Vinyl Revival: The Showdown’s Iconic “A Chorus of Obliteration” Gets 20th Anniversary Reissue
Marking a monumental milestone in the music world, SMLXL Vinyl has partnered with Mono vs Stereo and The Showdown to reissue the band’s groundbreaking debut album, “A Chorus of Obliteration”, on vinyl for the first time ever. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this critically-acclaimed album has been remastered for vinyl by legendary engineer Eric Chapman of Symmetric Sound. Originally receiving near-perfect ratings from esteemed music outlets like Lambgoat and Jesus Freak Hideout, “A Chorus of Obliteration” is now available as a 45 RPM double LP, boasting restored artwork from the original source files on a double gatefold sleeve.
Music enthusiasts can choose from two exclusive vinyl variants: the “Black & Orange Hand-pour” (limited to 125 copies) and the “Clear Sunrise” (limited to 250 copies). The band will also offer 125 copies with an exclusive hand-numbered slipcover designed by Ampsock Custom Jackets at their final shows. This highly-anticipated reissue has been years in the making, with UnoriginalVinyl collaborating to ensure the best possible version. Pre-orders are now open, with shipping scheduled for mid-October. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of music history and relive the triumphant sounds of The Showdown’s iconic debut album.
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