Dio – Holy Diver (LP, Album, Club Edition, Columbia House, 1983, Warner Bros. Records W1-23836)

Why This Record Matters
Holy Diver is one of the defining heavy metal albums of the 1980s and established Ronnie James Dio as a successful solo artist following his work with Black Sabbath and Rainbow. Featuring "Holy Diver," "Rainbow In The Dark," and "Don't Talk To Strangers," it remains an essential album for classic metal collectors.

Collector Note
1983 US Columbia House club edition on Warner Bros. Records, catalog number W1-23836. Includes original inner sleeve and early runout markings. Original-era copies of Holy Diver continue to see strong demand among heavy metal collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of handling and play wear
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear and a crease on the bottom right corner of the opening edge, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Columbia House
Label: Warner Bros. Records – W1-23836
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: W1-23836 A-1A C P
Side B: W1-23836 B-1A ᴧ P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Stand Up And Shout 3:15
A2 Holy Diver 5:52
A3 Gypsy 3:37
A4 Caught In The Middle 4:13
A5 Don't Talk To Strangers 4:49

Side B
B1 Straight Through The Heart 4:31
B2 Invisible 5:23
B3 Rainbow In The Dark 4:13
B4 Shame On The Night 5:16

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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