Fates Warning - Silent Cries 12” Promo 1988 Metal Blade NM SIGNED Matheos Alder
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Fates Warning – Silent Cries 12” Promo Metal Blade 1988 US NM Signed Matheos/Alder
Rare 1988 U.S. promotional-only 12” single of Fates Warning’s “Silent Cries,” issued by Metal Blade Records(EPRO 065) and marketed through Enigma Records.
Pressed on standard black vinyl with the same track on both sides (Double A-side) and housed in a generic Metal Blade 30cm promo sleeve with a red-and-white stickered front.
This copy is hand-signed by:
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Jim Matheos (guitar)
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Ray Alder (vocals, first album cycle with the band)
A rare promo piece signed by key members from the No Exit era — a major turning point in Fates Warning’s evolution from traditional heavy metal to progressive pioneers.
Bonus Content
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Signed by Jim Matheos and Ray Alder
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Original Metal Blade promo jacket and inner sleeve
Condition
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Vinyl: NM — bright gloss, no visible marks, plays flawlessly
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Jacket: NM — clean promo sleeve with original red Metal Blade sticker intact
Pressing & Production Details
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Label: Metal Blade Records – EPRO 065
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Format: 12”, 33⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
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Pressed by Rainbo Records – S-19197
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Produced by Roger Probert for Major Productions
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Executive Produced by Max Norman for On Yer Bike Ltd.
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Published by Bloody Skull Music / Matheos Music / Bug Music
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Matrix/Runout (A/B sides): EPRO-065 G-1 W S-19197 1-1 T (crossed big T)
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Country: USA
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Rights Society: BMI
Track Listing
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A: “Silent Cries” — 3:15
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B: “Silent Cries” — 3:15
(Same recording both sides)
Collector Features
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Rare 1988 U.S. promo-only release
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Double A-side pressing for radio/club play
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Signed by both Ray Alder and Jim Matheos — tough pairing to find
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Complete with Metal Blade generic promo jacket
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First-wave Ray Alder-era collectible (following John Arch’s departure)
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Vinyl shipped outside jacket in audiophile-grade inner sleeve
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Premium record mailer with corner protection & filler pads
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Handled and packed with collector-grade precision
🚚 Shipping
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USPS Media Mail (upgrades available)
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Combined shipping on multiple purchases
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Free U.S. shipping on orders over $100
🎸 Essential for fans of Fates Warning’s transitional years and collectors of rare U.S. progressive metal promo vinyl.
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