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Strana Officina
1979 - La Storia - 1989
Compil. IT 2008 on Molten Metal Productions label
Rock (Heavy Metal)
A complete retrospective about the band that literally invented the "Italian way of Metal"! Contains poster (30X60 cm) a 16-page booklet (12" size) with pictures and bio/timeline of the band. All reissues with original artwork, compilation LP exclusive to this box set. Printed inner sleeve with lyrics (except for "Strana Officina" EP). "Strana Officina" EP recorded at UMBI Studios, Modena. "Ritual EP recorded in the Strana Officina Studios, Leghorn. "Rock & Roll Prisoners" recorded in the Strana Officina Studios, Leghorn, mixed at Casablanca Recording Studio. Dedicated to Rolando Cappanera. Tracks G1 to G4 recorded in Livorno, June 1979. Tracks H1 and H3 recorded in Livorno, June 1981. Track H2 recorded in Rimini, June 1985. Track H3 recorded in Livorno, June 1989. Mastered at Larione 10, Florence, IT. Limited Edition of 1400 copies.
Musicians
 | Strana Officina , arranged by, coordinator, project coordinator, producer, album by |
 | Fabio Cappanera g, bvoc, IT backing vocals, composed by, engineer, engineer, guitar, backing vocals, music by |
 | Enzo Mascolo b, IT bass, bass, keyboards |
 | James Hogg composed by, cover, , front, lyrics by |
 | Roberto Cappanera dr, perc, IT composed by, drums, drums, percussion, engineer, assistant, lyrics by |
| Edy Lavorini cover, , back |
| Claudio Romagnoli engineer, , assistant |
 | Marcello Masi key, guitar, guitar, keyboards, additional |
 | Daniele "Bud" Ancillotti voc, vocals, vocals |
 | Johnny Salani voc, vocals |
Producers
| Rolando Cappanera art direction, coordinator, project coordinator |
| Alessandro Nannucci coordinator, project coordinator |
| Alessandra Bevilacqua design, layout |
| Athos Travaglini engineer |
| Luciano Ferro graphics |
| Paolo Favati mastered by |
| Roberto Zanetti mixed by |
| Andrea Cappanera photography by |
| Cinzia Ganzinelli photography by |
| Marco Melzi producer |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strana Officina | Strana Officina | ||
| 2 | Viaggio In Inghilterra | Strana Officina | 3:42 | |
| 3 | Autostrada Dei Sogni | Strana Officina | 7:23 | |
| 4 | Luna Nera | Strana Officina | 7:46 | |
| 5 | Piccolo Uccello Bianco | Strana Officina | 8:54 | |
| 6 | The Ritual | Strana Officina | ||
| 7 | The Ritual | Strana Officina | 4:54 | |
| 8 | Gamblin' Man | Strana Officina | 3:31 | |
| 9 | Unknown Soldier | Strana Officina | 4:01 | |
| 10 | Metal Brigade | Strana Officina | 3:26 | |
| 11 | Rock & Roll Prisoners | Strana Officina | ||
| 12 | King Troll | Strana Officina | 4:50 | |
| 13 | War Games | Strana Officina | 3:52 | |
| 14 | The Kiss Of death | Strana Officina | 3:09 | |
| 15 | Black Moon | Strana Officina | 6:57 | |
| 16 | The Valley Of Silence | Strana Officina | ||
| 17 | Impossible Love | Strana Officina | ||
| 18 | Moondance | Strana Officina | ||
| 19 | Rock & Roll Prisoners | Strana Officina | 5:00 | |
| 20 | Burnin' Wings | Strana Officina | 5:48 | |
| 21 | Falling Star | Strana Officina | 4:34 | |
| 22 | Don't Cry | Strana Officina | 3:58 | |
| 23 | 1979-1989 Rare & Unreleased | Strana Officina | ||
| 24 | Vai Vai | Strana Officina | 4:00 | |
| 25 | Non C'è Più Mondo | Strana Officina | 4:50 | |
| 26 | Amore E Fuoco | Strana Officina | 3:27 | |
| 27 | Viaggio In Inghilterra | Strana Officina | 3:25 | |
| 28 | Non Sei Normale | Strana Officina | 3:49 | |
| 29 | Difendi La Fede | Strana Officina | 4:36 | |
| 30 | Guerra Triste | Strana Officina | 6:55 | |
| 31 | Sole Mare Cuore | Strana Officina | 4:35 |
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