Name: The Studio Albums: 1996-2004
Brand: Dio

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538816464

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Various Colours

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

5LP Set and 7".

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Orange LPx5

4050538816471

2023-09-22

CDx4

Artist

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

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Dio was an iconic heavy metal artist known for his powerful vocals and theatrical stage presence. Born Ronald James Padavona in 1942, Dio began his music career in the late 1950s as a member of various rock bands. In the 1970s, he gained recognition as the lead vocalist of Rainbow and later joined Black Sabbath, where he replaced Ozzy Osbourne. Dio's solo career took off in the 1980s with hits like "Holy Diver" and "Rainbow in the Dark." His distinctive voice and lyrics exploring fantasy themes made him a beloved figure in the metal community. Despite his untimely death in 2010, Dio's legacy continues to inspire generations of rock fans.

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Limited edition deluxe CD and LP Box sets featuring Dio’s final 4 studio albums. 

5LP/7" Set - LP Set is housed in sideloading box with newly created art and with gold foil on Five 180 gram Marbel Colour LP’s and includes 7” of rare single “Electra”. 

1996’s Angry Machines 1LP (Halloween Orange with Black Marble LP)

2000’s Magica 2LP (Transparent Blood Red and Black Smoke 2LP and “Electra” Colbalt Blue 7” Single) 

2002’s Killing The Dragon 1LP (Transparent Yellow with Black Marble LP)

2004’s Master Of The Moon 1LP (Electric Blue with Milky Clear Marble LP) 

CD set also housed in sideloading box, features rare single “Electra” (originally intended for Magica II).

The Studio Albums: 1996-2004 

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