{"product_id":"frontiers-journey","title":"Frontiers, Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJourney – Frontiers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Journey \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Frontiers \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Eighth Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e February 22, 1983 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia Records (Catalog: QC 38504) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Arena Rock \/ Hard Rock \/ Power Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eFrontiers\u003c\/b\u003e is the high-water mark of Journey’s commercial dominance, serving as the follow-up to the massive success of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003eEscape\u003c\/i\u003e. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003eFantasy Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in Berkeley, California, the album was produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003eKevin Elson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"246\"\u003eMike Stone\u003c\/b\u003e. It reached \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003e#2 on the Billboard 200\u003c\/b\u003e, where it famously sat for nine weeks behind Michael Jackson’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"356\"\u003eThriller\u003c\/i\u003e. This record solidified the classic lineup of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"411\"\u003eSteve Perry\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"424\"\u003eNeal Schon\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"436\"\u003eJonathan Cain\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"451\"\u003eRoss Valory\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"468\"\u003eSteve Smith\u003c\/b\u003e as the kings of 80s arena rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album features a more synth-heavy and aggressive rock sound than their earlier work, perfectly tailored for the stadium tours of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Power Ballads:\u003c\/b\u003e Features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e\"Faithfully\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e\"Send Her My Love,\"\u003c\/b\u003e two of Steve Perry’s most iconic vocal performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe High-Energy Hits:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e\"Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003e\"After the Fall\"\u003c\/b\u003e showcase Neal Schon’s biting guitar work and the band’s mastery of rhythmic drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Lost\" Track:\u003c\/b\u003e The album was originally intended to include \"Ask the Lonely\" and \"Only the Young,\" but they were removed at the last minute for soundtrack use, making the remaining tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003e\"Chain Reaction\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003e\"Edge of the Blade\"\u003c\/b\u003e the core of the record’s harder edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e As a massive seller in the early 80s, original copies are common, but \"M- \/ Near Mint\" copies with all inserts are the standard for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e The original 1983 US pressing (QC 38504) features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eColumbia \"Barbed Wire\" labels\u003c\/b\u003e (dark grey with red text\/logos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e\"STERLING\"\u003c\/b\u003e stamp in the deadwax (runout), indicating it was mastered at the world-renowned Sterling Sound in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSleeve Details:\u003c\/b\u003e The original release comes in a single sleeve with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eprinted inner lyric sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e featuring photos of the band members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e The striking, futuristic \"head\" artwork was designed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eJim Welch\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eMoushegian\u003c\/b\u003e, continuing the band’s signature sci-fi aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Journey, Frontiers, Original Pressing, 1983 Vinyl, Steve Perry, Separate Ways, Faithfully, Arena Rock, Columbia Records, Sterling Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s Arena Rock Classics, Steve Perry Era Journey, Platinum Selling Records, Essential Rock Soundtracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Boston, Toto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Journey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345134387517,"sku":"5529","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Jfrontiers.jpg?v=1770161755","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/frontiers-journey","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}