Lightning to the Nations

Recorded at the Old Smithy Recording Studio, Kempsey, Worcestershire, England, UK.

First pressing, with neutral white sleeve and white labels.

Initially simply dubbed as an untitled "Special Limited-Edition LP" on flyers which later became the title "The White Album". Shortly after the first pressing a repress of 2000 copies with printed labels followed due to high demand, this time under the band's own "Happy Face Records" label, with the title "Lightning to the Nations", which became the final official title for this album. A professional LP release with remastered sound and full color sleeve followed by the German label Woolfe Records in 1981. Unfortunately, the original master tape got lost after the remastering process, which is why all later pressings were taken from a vinyl source.

Both self-released LP versions were signed by band members (ca. 250 copies for each band member), however some copies happen to be dedicated and/or signed by the whole band. Also, some copies feature a handwritten track list info on the sleeve and/or labels.

This was the game-setting album by Diamond Head, and all of the songs featured on it have been re-recorded at various stages in the group's career.

Some copies of the album appear to have been sold to the public before the official release date, as some were dated by a member when signed, including on April 25th, 1980 and July 25th, 1980.