Judas Priest – Point Of Entry – 1981 – Heavy Metal (vinyl lp)

Here's a Canadian Columbia pressing of Judas Priest's often-overlooked "Point Of Entry" from 1981, the album that found the metal gods at an interesting crossroads in their career. Coming off the commercial breakthrough of "British Steel," Priest aimed for even broader appeal here, working with producer Tom Allom to craft their most accessible sound yet. While purists initially balked at tracks like "Heading Out to the Highway" and "Don't Go," time has been kinder to this record, revealing it as a sophisticated exploration of melody within their trademark power. The album marked their continued evolution from the raw aggression of their '70s work toward the arena-ready anthems that would define '80s metal.

This Canadian Columbia pressing represents solid North American manufacturing from the height of the vinyl era, when Columbia's pressing plants were delivering consistently quality product for the rock market. "Point Of Entry" might not have the cult status of "Sad Wings of Destiny" or the universal acclaim of "Screaming for Vengeance," but it's become increasingly appreciated among collectors who recognize its role in bridging classic Priest with their MTV-era dominance. Songs like "Solar Angels" and "Desert Plains" showcase the dual guitar interplay of Tipton and Downing at its most nuanced, while Halford's vocals demonstrate his remarkable range. For Priest completists and those interested in the band's commercial period, this represents an essential chapter in one of metal's most important catalogs.

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