Celtic Frost – Into The Pandemonium 1987 Combat – 88561-8175-1

Celtic Frost – Into The Pandemonium 1987
Combat – 88561-8175-1
US Original Pressing OG!

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG+ (gatefold in shrink)
Inner Sleeve: VG+
Record: VG+
Combat – 88561-8175-1

Celtic Frost – Into the Pandemonium (1987) – Combat Records 88561-81

This 1987 U.S. Combat Records pressing (88561-81) of Into the Pandemonium captures Celtic Frost at their most experimental and groundbreaking. Blending thrash, doom, classical influences, industrial elements, and avant-garde arrangements, this album pushed metal into new territory and became one of the most influential releases of the late ’80s underground scene.

Featuring tracks like “Mesmerized,” “Inner Sanctum,” “I Won’t Dance,” and their bold cover of “Mexican Radio,” this pressing remains highly collectible for fans who want the original U.S. release as it appeared during the band’s most creative era. Combat’s 1987 edition is known for its raw, heavy production and authentic sound true to the era.

Why collectors look for this pressing:

• Original 1987 Combat Records U.S. release (88561-81)

• Landmark album blending extreme metal with avant-garde experimentation

• Essential mid-period Celtic Frost release

• Strong sound quality characteristic of Combat’s late-80s catalog

• Highly collectible for thrash, black metal pioneers, and experimental metal fans

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If you want one of the most innovative and genre-defying metal albums of the ’80s in its classic Combat Records form, this 1987 pressing is a key addition to any serious metal collection.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.