{"product_id":"dio-lock-up-the-wolves-red-vinyl","title":"Dio - Lock Up The Wolves [Red]","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDio\u003c\/strong\u003e released \u003cem\u003eLock Up The Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e in 1990 on Reprise Records, marking a defining moment in the vocalist's solo career. Following his departures from Rainbow and Black Sabbath, Dio had established himself as one of metal's most technically proficient and dramatically expressive singers. This album solidified his ability to craft arena-ready heavy metal that balanced muscular riffing with his operatic command, distinguishing it as a high-water mark among his solo output.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe record showcases Dio's gift for dramatic storytelling and vocal theatricality across tracks like \"Wild One,\" \"Hey Angel,\" and the title cut \"Lock Up The Wolves.\" The album's sonic palette ranges from the swagger of \"Evil On Queen Street\" to the introspective restraint of \"Night Music,\" demonstrating compositional range without sacrificing heaviness. \"Between Two Hearts\" exemplifies the band's ability to balance accessibility with instrumental substance, while the runtime allows each song breathing room to develop its narrative arc. The production captures the band's live energy while maintaining clarity across every layer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis vinyl reissue restores the album to its proper format, allowing listeners to experience the full dynamic range of the original arrangements. The package includes a white paper inner sleeve and a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap, with the gatefold design presenting the artwork and credits as intended. For collectors and longtime Dio fans, vinyl remains the preferred medium for this era of his catalog, offering superior sound quality and the physical presence these songs deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lock Up The Wolves\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dio (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reprise Records\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Heavy Metal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: US\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 603497807802\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A1. Wild One\u003cbr\u003e A2. Hey Angel\u003cbr\u003e A3. Between Two Hearts\u003cbr\u003e A4. Night Music\u003cbr\u003e A5. Lock Up The Wolves\u003cbr\u003e B1. Evil On Queen Street\u003cbr\u003e B2. Walk On Water\u003cbr\u003e B3. Born On The Sun\u003cbr\u003e B4. Twisted\u003cbr\u003e B5. My Eyes \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47815323320578,"sku":"QWHULG-F7IT-8P","price":28.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/dio-lock-up-the-wolves-red-vinyl_uiNcI.jpg?v=1779409247","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/dio-lock-up-the-wolves-red-vinyl","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}