Kings X - Tape Head (Yellow Vinyl, Yellow, Limited Edition, Remastered)
Kings X - Tape Head (Yellow Vinyl, Yellow, Limited Edition, Remastered)
Format: Vinyl LP
UPC: 732131699371
Release Date: 08/15/25
Condition: N
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Originally released in 1998, Tape Head marks a defining moment in the storied career of King's X. For many fans and critics alike including Martin Popoff of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, who ranked it as his #1 favorite King's X album this is the band's magnum opus. A bold and fully self-produced effort, Tape Head was also the band's first album on Metal Blade Records and stands as a testament to their fearless creativity, artistic control, and signature sound: massive grooves, thick harmonies, and soulful grit.
Opening with the explosive "Groove Machine," the album announces itself with a raw intensity and swagger that never let's up. The band leans fully into a heavy, groove-driven direction that strips away their earlier prog leanings in favor of direct, chest-thumping rock and roll. Dug Pinnick's towering vocals and thunderous bass, Ty Tabor's crunchy riffing and nuanced lead work, and Jerry Gaskill's muscular drumming all come together with precision and power. The songwriting is top-tier, the performances locked-in, and the chemistry undeniable. Guest vocals from Wally Farkas (Galactic Cowboys) and original artwork by Ty Tabor help make this album even more special. As a companion piece to the solo albums Massive Grooves by Poundhound (Pinnick) and Moonflower Lane by Tabor also released in 1998 Tape Head is part of a powerful trifecta that showcases the full creative force of the band members during that era. This exclusive 2025 reissue from Brutal Planet Records presents Tape Head on yellow vinyl for the very first time pressed on stunning opaque yellow wax and limited to just 250 copies. The audio has been given an elite remaster by Rob Colwell (King's X, Nevermore, Galactic Cowboys), ensuring that every crushing groove and soaring vocal rings out with renewed clarity. A 12x12 full-color insert includes lyrics and rare band photos, and for the first time ever on vinyl, fans can experience the previously Japan-only bonus track, "Two." More than 25 years since it's original release, Tape Head still sounds ahead of it's time bold, honest, and unforgettable. This is King's X with no filters, no compromises, and no rules. Welcome (again) to the groove machine. For fans of The Beatles, Extreme, Faith No More, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, In Living Color, Rush! Brutal Planet Records - Keeping Classic Rock & Metal Alive!
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GRADING
GRADING
Yellow Racket assigns condition based on the Goldmine Standard for grading records.
New (N) (Not typically included in the Goldmine Standard)
New records are purchased directly from the label, distributor, or registered wholesaler. Records are still sealed. Jackets may have slight shelf wear, but media has never been played.
Mint (M)
Still sealed. Never played. No observable flaws. Items have been purchased secondhand.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint (NM) record will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
The cover (and any additional packaging) has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable defects.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
The disc and LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be gently marred by spindle marks, paper scuffs, wrinkled corners, etc.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident, but will not overpower the music. Disc may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels, jackets, and inserts will have visible cosmetic flaws such as wrinkles, cut-outs, slight splitting, etc. However, it will usually have less than a dozen minor flaws.
Good (G)
A record in Good condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
The record may be cracked, badly warped, or won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve may be water damaged, split, or heavily marred by wear and writing.
