Sin After Sin (Album)

Overview
Sin After Sin is the third studio album by heavy metal band Judas Priest, and their first with CBS Records, after departing from Gull Records.

Recording
This is the first and only album to feature a session drummer, Simon Phillips, after the sudden departure of Alan Moore, who had recorded the Sad Wings of Destiny album, and had performed the live dates in support of the album. Rehearsals were held at Pinewood Studios, near London.

Recording for the album took place, mainly, at Ramport Studios, London, and was produced by Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover. It was mixed at Wessex Sound Studios.

Promotion
"Diamonds and Rust" was released as a single in April 1977.

Tour
Due to previous commitments, Simon Phillips was unable to perform on the supporting tour, and Les Binks was brought on, and would continue with the band until 1979.

The Sin After Sin tour was the first in which Judas Priest would tour the U.S.A., in support of REO Speedwagon and Foreigner, which culminated in playing the Day on the Green festival, where they played in front of 120,000 over the course of two days.

Band
Ian Hill - Bass

K.K. Downing - Guitars

Glenn Tipton - Guitars

Rob Halford - Vocals

Simon Phillips - Drums, percussion (Special thanks)

Production
Produced by Roger Glover and Judas Priest

Engineered by Mark Dodson

Artwork
Original Art Direction by Roslav Szaybo

Original Design and Photography - Bob Carlos-Clarke

Additional
Management by Bill Curbishley and Jayne Andrews

Remaster
Re-Masters Cover Concept by Judas Priest

Remastered by Jon Astley

Design and Artwork by L-Space Design

Remastering Co-ordination by Jayne Andrews