The legendary rock superstars STYX continued their arena rock assault in 1978 with their multi-platinum favorite Pieces Of Eight. As a second conceptual album following the equally successful The Grand Illusion (Friday Music), Pieces Of Eight would go on to be one of the more defining moments in the band’s extensive catalog of classic rock masterpieces.

Filled with Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw and James Young compositions, the colossal ten track album was an exciting listen for the fans and would continue to be a much heralded album for decades, truly standing the test of time.

Rockers like Tommy Shaw’s Renegade and Blue Collar Man, plus Dennis DeYoung’s Pieces Of Eight and Lords Of The Ring enhanced their prog-rock sounds to new heights as the rock and pop music buyers were thrilled to hear these epic sounding tunes. More power tracks like Queen Of Spades, Sing For The Day and James Young’s opener Great White Hope made the Pieces Of Eight album so intriguing that rock radio programmers had no issue with playing entire sides of the album without interruption on a regular basis.

Friday Music is very proud once again to offer the audiophile dream releases of the original STYX catalog with their 1978 mega-classic Pieces Of Eight. Mastered impeccably from the original A&M Records tapes by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios with Kevin Gray, and officially authorized by STYX, this amazing LP truly sounds incredible in the audiophile vinyl domain.

To enhance your limited edition STYX LP listening enjoyment, we have included a poly bag for the much acclaimed Hipgnosis gatefold album cover artwork, which hasn’t been available for years, and a poly lined sleeve to protect your 180 Gram vinyl investment for years of enjoyment.

The legendary 180 Gram Audiophile sounds of STYX continue with Pieces Of Eight… only from your friends at Friday Music.

ROCK ON!

The legendary STYX masterwork The Grand Illusion is absolutely one of the most important albums of their long career and one of the finest examples of mega classic arena rock you could ever experience. Filled with a huge number of hit singles and solid album tracks, this watershed multi-platinum 1977 album continues to be one of the most revered albums ever in rock history, remaining many weeks in the upper rungs of the music charts after its release!

Featuring the powerful superstar vocals and keyboards of the great Dennis DeYoung, the legendary hard rockin’ guitarist/vocalist James Young, the exciting songs and guitar styling of Tommy Shaw, the pumping bass of Chuck Panozzo and the power drumming of John Panozzo, The Grand Illusion has gone on to be one of the most popular albums of all time, selling millions of units worldwide!

Friday Music is very honored now to present once again The Grand Illusion, which also
begins our exclusive STYX 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series. This exceptional HQ album is now mastered impeccably from the original A & M Records tapes by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music studios with Kevin Gray.

This limited edition masterpiece is also housed in a beautiful first time gatefold cover and includes all the hits you remember like Come Sail Away, Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) and Miss America.

This album truly ushered a new level of popularity for STYX, and has kept them at the top of their game ever since. The Grand Illusion - truly a fine album for the audiophile
vinyl domain.

So turn on your turntable, plug in your guitar, and celebrate the essential timeless classic prog-rock sounds of STYX and The Grand Illusion once again, on an amazing high quality audiophile vinyl LP from your friends at Friday Music. Come Sail Away!