Queensrÿche – Operation: Mindcrime (CD, 1988, EMI-Manhattan Records CDP 7 48640 2, BMG Direct Marketing Edition)

Why This CD Matters
Operation: Mindcrime is widely regarded as Queensrÿche's defining album and one of the greatest concept albums in heavy metal. Its ambitious storyline and progressive songwriting produced enduring tracks including "Eyes Of A Stranger," "I Don't Believe In Love," and "Revolution Calling." The album remains a landmark release in progressive metal.

Collector Note
This is a U.S. BMG Direct Marketing edition of the 1988 EMI-Manhattan Records release. The back insert includes the BMG Direct Marketing sticker identifying it as a club edition distributed through BMG. Produced by Peter Collins, the album presents the complete 15-track concept in its original running order. No premium is assigned for the club edition, consistent with Maple City Music pricing policy.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: EMI-Manhattan Records
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Metal, Heavy Metal

Tracklist
I Remember Now – 1:17
Anarchy-X – 1:27
Revolution Calling – 4:42
Operation: Mindcrime – 4:43
Speak – 3:42
Spreading The Disease – 4:07
The Mission – 5:46
Suite Sister Mary – 10:16
The Needle Lies – 3:08
Electric Requiem – 1:22
Breaking The Silence – 4:36
I Don't Believe In Love – 4:23
Waiting For 22 – 1:06
My Empty Room – 1:28
Eyes Of A Stranger – 6:39

Category
Rock

Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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