Vinyl delineation:
● 222 ultra-clear
● 222 marble
● 222 black
Info for marble, ultra-clear, and black vinyl edition:.
• All recorded works by Emperor from their inception in 1991 until the year 2016.
• All works specifically remastered for vinyl and cut at 45-RPM for optimum fidelity.
• 24-LPs + one 7" - the largest metal box set of all-time and the second largest vinyl box set of all-time, containing over 10 hours of music on heavyweight 200-gram audiophile virgin vinyl LPs.
• 10 ultra-heavyweight 425gsm triple gatefold jackets with black flood inner printing, metallic silver pantone printing, die cuts, spot glosses, and more; alongside 26 heavyweight 250gsm 'disco bag' inner sleeves; 4 printed inserts; and one heavyweight 425gsm 7" gatefold cover.
• 92-page hardcover book with silver foil stamp, featuring brand new text written by Dayal Patterson and with hundreds of rare band photos.
• All jackets and sleeves printed with ultra-fine anti-scratch matte lamination finish.
• Heavyweight board two-piece outer box.
• Three posters (one from Nightside, one from Anthems, and one from IX Equilibrium)
• One turntable slipmat.
The "Bonus Tracks & Rarities" triple LP features:
• LP1 - All four songs by Emperor from the "Thorns vs. Emperor" split.
• LP2 - Seven songs of Emperor covering other bands (Bathory, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Mercyful Fate, Darkthrone, and Mayhem).
• LP3 - Eight alternative versions of Emperor songs, either remixed or re-recorded.
Exclusive bonus content for customers who ordered the boxset in 2015:
• "Wrath of the Tyrant" original cassette tape recreation.
• Autographed lyrics sheet. Side one features the first time the lyrics for "Wrath of the Tyrant" and "Lord of the Storms" are released - a recreation of the original typed lyrics sheet by Mortiis in 1991. Side two features hand-written lyrics by Ihsahn from "Inno a Satana".
I - Wrath of the Tyrant (1992)
Recorded on bad equipment (4 tracker) during 8-9 & 11th May 1992.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1998, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1998
II - Rehearsal 1992
℗ Emperor 1992, © Emperor 1992
III - Emperor EP (1993)
Recorded under the December Full Moon Anno 1992 at Studio S.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1993, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1993
IV - The Akkerhaugen Tapes (1993)
Rehearsal and pre-production tracks, created in advance of 'In the Nightside Eclipse'.
All Tracks: ℗ Emperor 1993, Tracks 1-3: © Emperor 1993, Tracks 4-6: © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2014
V - In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
Recorded during the seventh full moon Anno 1993 at Grieghallen Studios. Mixed winter Anno 1994.
Front cover by Kristian Wåhlin. Logo by Christophe Szpajdel. Frames by Frost.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1994, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1994
VI - As the Shadows Rise EP (1994)
Created at Studio SS, December 1992.
℗ Nocturnal Art Productions Ltd. 1994, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2014
VII - Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997)
Recorded in the memorial hall of Grieg between October & December 1996.
Mixed & originally mastered between January & February 1997.
Cover concept & design by Stephen O'Malley & N.A.P./Emperor. Logo by Christophe Szpajdel. Photos by David Palser and Yens.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1997, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1997
VIII - Reverence EP (1997)
Recorded in the memorial hall of Grieg during Samhain anno 1996.
Cover concept & design by Stephen O'Malley. Front cover photo by M.H.A.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1997, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1997
IX - IX Equilibrium (1999)
Recorded & mixed at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio October 1998 - January 1999.
Photos by Knut Jacobsen. Cover design by Stephen O'Malley in co-operation with Samoth.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 1999, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 1999
X - Emperial Live Ceremony (2000)
Recorded live at LA2, London UK, 14th of April 1999. Mix and overdubs at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio, August 1999.
Original design by Stephen O'Malley.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2000, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2000
XI - Prometheus - The Discipline of Fire and Demise (2001)
Recorded at Symphonique Studio, Winter 2000 - Spring 2001, except drums and amp-dubs recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio.
Mixed at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio, May 2001.
Original art direction by Emperor and Johan Hammarman. Artwork and photography by Johan Hammarman.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2001, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2001
XII - Live Inferno (2009)
Recorded at the Inferno Festival, Oslo, Norway, April 2006. Mixed at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio and Symphonique Studio 2008.
Album design by Ritxi Ostáriz.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2009, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2009
XIII - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006 - 'A Night of Emperial Wrath' (2009)
Recorded at Wacken Open-air, Germany, August 2006. Mixed at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio and Symphonique Studio 2008.
Album design by Ritxi Ostáriz.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2009, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2009
XIV - Bonus Tracks & Rarities:
LP1 - Thorns vs. Emperor (1999)
'Ærie Descent (Thorns cover)' was recorded and mixed at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio during the spring/summer of 1998.
'Exördium', 'I Am', and 'Thus March the Nightspirit' were recorded and mixed at Symphonique Studio during the spring/summer of 1998.
Original design by Union of Lost Souls & Moonfog.
℗ Peaceville Records 2011, © Peaceville Records 2011
LP2 - Cover Tracks
'Call from the Grave (Bathory cover)', first official publication, Rehearsal 1992.
℗ Emperor 1992, © Black Mark Production 1987
'The Usurper (Celtic Frost cover)', first official publication, Rehearsal 1992.
℗ Emperor 1992, © WB Music Corp. 1985
'Massacra (Hellhammer cover)', originally appeared on In Memory of Celtic Frost compilation, 1996.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2003, © Hanseatic Musikverlag GmbH Co KG 1984
'Gypsy (Mercyful Fate cover)', originally appeared on Mercyful Fate Tribute compilation, 1997.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2003, © The All Blacks B.V. 1997
'A Fine Day to Die (Bathory cover)', originally appeared on In Conspiracy with Satan - A Tribute to Bathory compilation, 1998.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2003, © Black Mark Production 1988
'Cromlech (Darkthrone cover)', originally appeared on Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone - Eight Norwegian Bands Paying Tribute compilation, 1998.
℗ Peaceville Records 1998, © Imagem London Limited 1989
'Funeral Fog (Mayhem cover)', originally appeared on A Tribute To Mayhem: Originators Of The Northern Darkness compilation, 2001.
℗ Peaceville Records 2001, © Peaceville Records 2007
LP3 - Alternate Versions
'Intro (Original)', originally appeared on Wrath Of The Tyrant cassette version, Demo 1992.
'The End', originally appeared on Wrath Of The Tyrant vinyl version, Demo 1995.
℗ Emperor 1992, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2003
'Moon Over Kara-Shehr (1994 rehearsal re-recording)', originally appeared on Nordic Metal: A Tribute To Euronymous compilation, 1995.
'Lord of the Storms (Evil Necro Voice From Hell Re-mix)', originally appeared on True Kings Of Norway compilation, in 2000.
'In Longing Spirit (Remastered)' and 'Opus A Satana', originally appeared on Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk USA version, 1997.
'The Loss and Curse of Reverence (Live)', originally appeared on Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk re-release, 1998.
'Sworn (Ulver Remix)', originally appeared on IX Equilibrium digipak version, 1999.
℗ Tanglade Ltd. 2003, © Abstract Sounds Ltd. 2003 ... See More
