PETRA - WASHES WHITER THAN (*New-CD) w/ LTD Trading Card, FIRST TIME COMPLETE ALBUM ON CD

PETRA - WASHES WHITER THAN (*New-CD) w/ LTD Trading Card, FIRST TIME COMPLETE ALBUM ON CD

Name: PETRA - WASHES WHITER THAN (*New-CD) w/ LTD Trading Card, FIRST TIME COMPLETE ALBUM ON CD
Brand: Petra
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Washes Whiter Than

First Time Complete Album Is On CD!!!
Remastered from Original Sources
8 Page Booklet, Jewel Case CD
Includes LTD Collector Card #62
2021 Girder Records, GR1112
Originally Release in 1979
UPC: 763416069893
Legends of Rock™ Edition
Nov. 19, 2021

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Originally released in 1979, Washes Whiter Than has never been on CD with all 10 songs, until now. I know that is hard to believe but it was only released as a double album alongside of Never Say Die in 1988, leaving off 2 songs (#7 “Couldn't Find Love Without You” and #9 “Magic Words”). Finally, 42 years later we get to celebrate this complete album on CD for the first time ever. Now, completely remastered from original sources and containing all 10 songs in the order it was originally released on cassette and vinyl. Complete with LTD trading card, with an 8-page booklet containing lyrics, photos, and original credits in a jewel case. Incidentally, the original 1988 double album had all 10 songs listed on the disc face but not on the back of the CD (tray card) and were not actually on the CD. The tray card also incorrectly had Never Say Die listed first and Washes Whiter Than second.

Washes Whiter Than was Petra's 3rd album and introduced us to Greg X. Volz. It also introduced us to Rob Frazier and if you've been following our Legends of Rock series, you'll know that we released remastered CDs of both of Rob's first two solo albums. Both Rob and Greg handled lead vocals for the album and even sang on both “I'm Thankful,” as well as “Yahweh Love.” The band was intentional about creating a soft radio friendly album as their two previous albums were too hard/heavy for Christian radio in the 70s which was mellow. Thankfully, songs like “Morning Star” and “Magic Words” still rock, and musically it is a masterpiece and holds its rightful place among other albums. The album art was pretty cool too, originally created to look like a soapbox thanks to George Werth. Although there was no song called Washes Whiter Than, we clearly knew after listening to it, that Jesus washes our sins away.

Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Bob Hartman
Lead Vocals - Greg X. Volz (tracks: 1, 4, 6, 8)
Lead Vocals - Rob Frazier (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Bass – Chip Meyers
Drums, Percussion – Randy Nichols
Guitar – Gerald "Jit" Byron, Joel Balin
Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – Robert Frazier*
Keyboards – George Atwell

TRACKS

I’m Thankful (2:41)
Why Should The Father Bother? (3:46)
Morning Star (4:47)
Magic Mirror (3:27)
Mary’s Song (4:00)
Yahweh Love (5:38)
(Couldn’t Find Love) Without You (4:19) FIRST TIME ON CD
Taste And See (3:23)
Magic Words (3:31) FIRST TIME ON CD
Deep Love (3:57)

Petra's Washes Whiter Than (1979), Never Say Die (1981) and Not of This World (1983) have been completely remastered from original sources. Washes Whiter Than is the first time on CD with all the songs. Never Say Die has never been on a CD by itself. All 3 are in jewel cases with readable lyrics in a 8 page booklet and contains LTD collectors cards in each. Christian Rock's #1 band is louder, crisper with more definition, punch and attitude and finally get the credit they deserve.

Washes Whiter Than, First Time Complete Album Is On CD!!!
Remastered from Original Sources
8 Page Booklet, Jewel Case CD
Includes LTD Trading Card
2021 Girder Records
Legends of Rock™ Edition

Another great remastered CD by girder music to add to my Petra collection.

Awesome

Enjoyable Early Petra Album

This was the first time I have heard any of this early Petra album when Greg X. Volz first sang with them. It is great to hear their music at this phase of the band and how it transitions in the following years. The quality of the sound on this CD, as with the other Legends of Rock remasters for Petra, is absolutely audibly stellar. The clarity, depth of sound, balance, and fullness is miles better than I have heard on other past release versions I have of all of these albums. The artwork sleeve and info is great and the included card collectible is a nice addition. Great job on these remasters!

What an incredible first release for an absolute beautiful album

Washes Whiter Than may well be Petra's most calm and quiet record, with a lot of acoustic material featuring. But boy is this a special album. Whereas Petra and Come and Join Us had there great moments, this is the first album for me with Petra that every song spoke to me deeply with their messages. The music may be far less sonically booming than later efforts, but the moving and beautiful lyrics and arrangements on this album make it one of my absolute favourites ever. And to be able to hear the album complete, remastered and with gorgeous new inlay covers with actual readable lyrics its like Christmas come early.
Thematically this album to me is all about encouragement. Ballads like Yahweh Love and Deep Love confirm the strength of the Lord's love for us in weakness. While there are still a few rockers like Taste and See and Morning Star. But for me the shining song on this album is Rob Frazier's beautiful "Mary's Song". This is without doubt one of the loveliest Christmas themed songs I've ever been blessed to be moved by.
This album is just so special to me on so many levels, and to be able to enjoy it with sonic improvement (which to say the least is marked) is a real blessing for me and I cant wait to listen to this again and again. This is where Bob Hartman's song writing for Petra really truly took off and cemented itself in my heart of gratitude. I love Petra and thank God for them all.

The Sound is Incredible and All of the Songs...Finally!

This was the first Petra album got back when I was in my late pre-teen years. Not of This World had just come out but I had not gotten into rock music yet. When I got Washes Whiter Than I was instantly hooked and played the cassette constantly. Eventually I started listening to the other Petra albums. When I started buying CDs I was disappointed in Star Song releasing the double album and taking off 2 songs. They did this also to the Captured in Time and Space CD by shortening songs or leaving off the bonus song even though it was advertised on the cover. Hopefully Girder can release that CD with all the songs and their total lengths.
It's great to finally have all the songs from Washes Whiter Than on CD. The sound quality is incredible. I will most likely buy more stuff later on.

THANKS!!!

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