Judas Priest – Hero, Hero (CD, 2000, TransLuxe 57805-2)

Why This CD Matters
Hero, Hero compiles early Judas Priest recordings from the formative years before the band’s commercial breakthrough in the 1980s. Featuring foundational tracks like “Victim Of Changes,” “Tyrant,” and “Diamonds And Rust,” the release captures the transition from hard rock into the emerging heavy metal sound that helped define the genre. These recordings remain essential for understanding the band’s early evolution and influence.

Collector Note
Original 2000 USA & Canada compilation pressing on TransLuxe. Early-era Judas Priest compilations continue to appeal to collectors interested in the group’s 1970s catalog and heavy metal history.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: TransLuxe – 57805-2
Country: USA & Canada
Released: 2000
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

Prelude – 2:02
Tyrant – 4:27
Rocka Rolla – 3:02
One For The Road – 4:34
Victim Of Changes – 7:48
Dying To Meet You – 6:19
Never Satisfied – 4:50
Dreamer Deceiver – 5:54
Deceiver – 2:44
Winter – 3:03
Deep Freeze – 1:56
Winter Retreat – 1:31
Cheater – 2:58
Diamonds And Rust – 3:15
Run Of The Mill – 8:33
Genocide – 5:48
Caviar And Meths – 2:01

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery

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