{"product_id":"the-metal-opera-25-years-edition","title":"The Metal Opera Part 1 (25 Years Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvantasia – \u003cem\u003eThe Metal Opera Part I,\u003c\/em\u003e reissued as a 25th Anniversary Vinyl Edition.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally released in 2001, the album marked the beginning of Tobias Sammet’s visionary project Avantasia and redefined the possibilities of symphonic and power metal. With an extraordinary lineup of guest musicians and vocalists, \u003cem\u003eThe Metal Opera Part I \u003c\/em\u003equickly became a genre-defining release and laid the foundation for one of metal’s most ambitious ongoing sagas.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor this special anniversary edition, the album is presented in its definitive vinyl form for the very first time, featuring a dedicated vinyl master personally created by Mika Jussila, ensuring optimal sound quality tailored specifically for the analog format.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release comes as a premium 2LP set on 180g heavyweight vinyl, housed in a beautifully designed gatefold sleeve, reflecting the epic scale and storytelling spirit of the original work.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA landmark release — and a long-awaited opportunity to experience the album in its most powerful and authentic vinyl presentation to date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reaper","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Blue Black Red Swirl Effect","offer_id":57321462268235,"sku":"R0980-0824","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_4f4645be-5438-431b-ad81-9d14db308443.jpg?v=1778834273","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-metal-opera-25-years-edition","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}