Helix – Long Way To Heaven (Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Carrollton Press, 1985, Capitol Records ST-512411)

Why This Record Matters
Long Way To Heaven continued Helix's rise during the mid-1980s with melodic heavy metal anthems and hard-driving guitar work. The album features fan favorites including "Deep Cuts The Knife" and "The Kids Are All Shakin'."

Collector Note
Released in 1985 on Capitol Records, Long Way To Heaven was recorded at Phase One Studios in Toronto and mixed at Electric Lady Studios in New York. This Columbia House club edition was pressed at the Carrollton, Georgia plant, identified by the "G" in the runout inscriptions. It remains a popular title among collectors of Canadian heavy metal.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Carrollton Press
Label: Capitol Records – ST-512411
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Side A (Variant 1): ST 1-12411-1A G \
Side B (Variant 1): ST 2-12411-1B G \

Tracklist
A1. The Kids Are All Shakin' – 3:47
A2. Deep Cuts The Knife – 3:55
A3. Ride The Rocket – 3:15
A4. Long Way To Heaven – 3:24
A5. House On Fire – 4:12

B1. Christine – 3:33
B2. Without You (Jasmine's Song) – 3:39
B3. School Of Hard Knocks – 4:05
B4. Don't Touch The Merchandise – 2:47
B5. Bangin' Off-A-The Bricks – 3:12

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

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