Seven Seals [Import]

Product Description
2005 Album from German Heavy Metal Band, their Sixth Opus! the Tracks were Produced by Charlie Bauefeind (A Veteran of Sessions with Helloween and Blind Guardian). This Edition Includes the Bonus Track "Union" as Well as the Enhanced Video of the Title Track "Seven Seals".

Seven Seals,Primal Fear,Jvc Japan,Germany,Heavy Metal,Pop,Power Metal,Rock,Speed Metal

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Schmidt: Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schmidt | Schmidt, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mahler: Symphony No.2/ Schmidt: Symphony No.4 Schmidt: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 Zemlinsky: Complete choral works and orchestral songs Schmidt: Symphony No. 2 In E Flat Major Schmidt: Symphony No. 1; Strauss: Four Interludes from Intermezzo ASIN: B0001RVQLO Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Gnade Sie Mit Euch (Johannes)
2. Ich Bin Das A Und Das O (Die Stimme Des Herm)
3. Unde Eine Tur Ward Aufgetan Im Himmel (Johannes)
4. Heilig, Heilig Is Gott Der Allmachtige (Die Vier Levenden Wessen/Die Altesten)
5. Und Ich Sah In Der Rechten Hand (Johannes/Engel)
6. Nun Sah Ich, Und Siehe, Mitten Vor Dem Thorne (Johannes/Chor)
7. Organ Solo
8. Und Als Das Lamm Der Siegel Zweites Auftrat (Johannes/Chor)
9. Und Als Das Lamm Der Siegel Zweites Auftrat (Johannes/Krieger/Frauen)
10. Und Als Das Lamm Der Siegel Drittes Auftrat (Johannes/Der Schwarze Reiter/Tochter Und Mutter/Frauen)
11. Und Als Das Lamm Der Siegel Viertes Auftrat (Johannes/Zei Uberlebende)
12. Und Als Das Lamm Der Siegel Funftes Auftrat (Johannes/Chor)
13. Und Es Wurde Ihnen Einem Jeglichen Gegeben Ein Weibes Kleid (Johannes/Die Stimme Des Herm)
14. Und Ich Sah, DaB Das Lamm Der Siegel Sechstes Auftrat (Johannes/Chor)

Tracks:

1. Organ Solo - Nach Dem Auftun Des Siebenten Der Siegel
2. Ein Weib Umkleidet Mit Der Sonne
3. Unde Sie Gebar Einen Sohn
4. Im Himmel Aber Erhob Sich Ein GroBer Streit (Johannes)
5. Und Als Die GroBe Stille Im Himmel Voruber War (Johannes/Altosolo/Chor/Tenorsolo/Bassolo/Soloquartet)
6. Vor Dem Angesichte Dessen, Der Auf WeiBem Throne SaB (Johannes/Die Stimme Des Herm)
7. Ich Bin Das A Und Das O (Die Stimme Des Herm)
8. Hallelujah (Chor)
9. Wir Danken Dir, O Herr, Allmachtiger Gott (Mannerchor)
10. Ich Bin Es, Johannes, Der All Dies Horte (Johannes/Chor)

Average customer rating: I say "change is good".... Three And A Half Stars for Seven Seals They continue to shell out good material with this album.. Crushing, epic, metal anthems! THEIR BEST ALBUM EVER!!!

Seven Seals Primal Fear Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Majestic Black Sun Devil's Ground Nuclear Fire Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy ASIN: B000AP2ZNU Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Demons and Angels
2. Rolercoaster
3. Seven Seals
4. Evil Spell
5. Immortal Ones
6. Diabolus
7. All for One
8. Carniwar
9. Question of Honour
10. In Memory
11. Union [*]

Customer Reviews:

I say "change is good"...........2007-02-11

So as you may have noticed from reading other reviews for this album, that the band have changed up their style of bit from their previoud albums. Well, they have and it's not bad. In fact, I believe its a good move on their part. With their previous albums, they all had a Judas Priest "Painkiller" feel to them. Well, with this one they've branched out a bit and added some epic elements to their song writing. By epic elements I mean some minor orchestrations and whatnot. What this does is give the old generic Priest-sounding songs a bit more edge and differenciation. In this case, it's a good move for this band because it might get them out of the "Oh it's a Priest Clone band" critique. Does this album still have that Priest feel? Yeah, a bit but, for the most part, you can tell that Primal Fear is trying to change up their style a bit and I think it'll do'em good in the long run.

Let's just say that after hearing this album AFTER all the other ones, that I hope they continue with this style on their upcoming 2007 album. I just hope they go back to their more traditional cover-art. I hate these bland "seal" cover-arts. Every band out there now has done an album with cover-art like this recently.

I won't go over each song, because several other people already have, but I will say that there are no less than three nearly 8 minute songs on this album. That's a big change for Primal Fear whose songs only generally run in the 4 to 5 minute range. This allows them to be a bit more epic with long sections of nothing but guitar melodies which are very cool. Reminds me of some of Pagan's Mind songs, which also run in the 6 to 8 minute range.

Three And A Half Stars for Seven Seals.......2006-09-05

I was looking to get some Primal Fear because I heard some music from them and read many reviews and liked what I heard. From this I learned about them and thought they were very good. I only wanted to buy their best music, and from what I have heard and read Nuclear Fire and Black Sun were their best, but many people said good things about Seven Seals too. I am sorry to say I was disappointed with this disc. It is boring compared to Nuclear Fire and Black Sun. It sounds very basic. If you want a heavier faster feel go for Nuclear Fire and Black Sun. They are my favorite albums from Primal Fear, and arguably their best.

They continue to shell out good material with this album.........2006-07-28

Where to start this review? Hmmm..well let's start with those who aren't familiar with Primal Fear. Primal Fear are primarily a mixture between heavy metal and power metal (some could argue power metal is heavy metal but lets not go there). Their vocalist Ralf Scheepers sounds unbelieveably similiar to Rob Halford so comparisons to Judas Priest are very inevitable. He even tried out for Priest i believe and lost out to 'Ripper' Owens. I'm glad he didn't get the gig really because if he did Primal Fear wouldn't exist which would be a tragedy! Anyway Primal Fear in my opinion really resurrect the heavy metal sound that was popular in the late '70s and '80s.

Onto the album then. I must start off and say this is not Primal Fear's best release but that doesn't mean it is bad at all just not their best (hence the 4 stars). Anyway standout tracks for me are 'Demons and Angels', 'Immortal Ones', 'In Memory', 'Diabolus', 'Evil Spell' and 'All For One'. Personally i really don't like 'Rollercoaster' it's just a horrible riff in my mind lol. 'Question of Honour' is OK and so is 'Carniwar'. Anyway onto the reasons. For me songs like 'Evil Spell', 'Immortal Ones' and 'All for One' are just damn catchy songs with those great crunchy and chugging riffs. I still think they should have started this album with 'All for One' because it would grab the listener's attention straight off, that riff is easily the most headbangable riff in history and you'll know which one i mean when you hear it! Songs like 'Demons and Angels' and 'Diabolus' are heavy power metal rockers basically with 'Diabolus' sort of being a bit epic. 'In Memory' is a touching ballad with nice solid guitar work to ensure it works well. The instruments on this album are truly all played very well and there are no complaints from me.

The reason i don't think this album is their best is mainly cause some of the songs are much slower paced and there's more power metal touches here than on previous releases such as choirs and keyboard fills. My favorite releases from them are 'Nuclear Fire' and 'Jaws of Death' which are worth checking out if you thoroughly enjoy this album as those albums will really take you back to the days when heavy metal reigned supreme. But this latest release by Primal Fear still shows them on impeccable form and heralds the message that heavy metal is still reigning with avengeance. Hope that was helpful.

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Crushing, epic, metal anthems!.......2006-07-22

If it was 1987 these guys would be the biggest band in the world, and I mean that in the best way, as in when METAL was king. This album is as good if not better then the Black Sun album, which was awesome. There is no filler material here, every song is a keeper. Brutal, pounding metal with plenty of speed and power.
If you like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Slayer, or Testament, buy this album. This band remains one of the brightest lights in the metal world.

THEIR BEST ALBUM EVER!!!.......2006-06-28

GREAT!!! GREAT!!! Put it on and sing along! This is true heavy metal a classic album! You loved "Nuclear Fire" and "Black Sun"? This is better by far and Scheepers is at his best!!! Someone would point they're a Judas Priest clone...THEY'RE NOT!The style follows the Judas flow but Primal Fear are more intense...I still do love Priest, they're simply different.
METAL IS FOREVER!!!!

Average customer rating: ...could be better, but get the HARNONCOURT! Outstanding recording . . . but where is the text? The last Great Oratorio

The Book of the Seven Seals Franz Welser-Most , and Franz Schmidt Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schmidt | Schmidt, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000C2JB Release Date: 1998-10-06

Tracks:

1. Book Of The Seven Seals: Gnade sei mit euch
2. Book Of The Seven Seals: Ich bin das A und das O
3. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und eine Tur ward aufgetan im Himmel
4. Book Of The Seven Seals: Heilig, heilig ist Gott der Allmdchtige
5. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und ich sah in der rechten Hand
6. Book Of The Seven Seals: Nun sah ich, und siehe, mitten vor dem Throne
7. Book Of The Seven Seals: Organ Solo
8. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als das Lamm der Siegel erstes auftrat
9. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als das Lamm der Siegel zweites auftrat
10. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als das Lamm der Siegel drittes auftrat
11. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als das Lamm der Siegel viertes auftrat
12. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als das Lamm der Siegel funftes auftrat
13. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und es wurde ignen einem jeglichen gegeben ein wei_es Kleid
14. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und ich sah, da_ das Lamm der Siegel sechstes auftrat

Tracks:

1. Book Of The Seven Seals: Organ solo; Nach dem Auftun des siebenten der Seigel
2. Book Of The Seven Seals: Ein Weib, umkleidet mit der Sonne
3. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und sie gebar einen Sohn
4. Book Of The Seven Seals: Im Himmel aber erhob sich ein grober Streit
5. Book Of The Seven Seals: Und als die gro Stille im Himmel vorar
6. Book Of The Seven Seals: Vor dem Angesichte dessen, der auf weibem Throne sab
7. Book Of The Seven Seals: Ich bin das A und das O
8. Book Of The Seven Seals: Hallelujah!
9. Book Of The Seven Seals: Wir danken die, o Herr, allmtiger Gott
10. Book Of The Seven Seals: Ich bin es, Johannes, der all dies h

Amazon.com

Franz Schmidt's magnum opus oratorio adapting the last book of the New Testament, the Revelations of St. John (and apocalyptic revelations they were), has been an imposing mystery to American music lovers. Rarely is it encountered in concert, and recordings have featured intriguing collections of musicians (tenor Fritz Wunderlich in one, conductor Dmitri Mitropoulos in another), though often in less-than-great sound and without English texts. This is the first recording that could unlock the seals for non-Germanic listeners: it has all the surface polish this music craves, while conductor Franz Welser-Most loves the music and knows it well. As dictated by the composer, St. John is sung by a vigorous heldentenor, Stig Andersen. Rene Pape is the voice of the Lord--and sounds like it. But with so much help from performers, the piece is likely to remain a cult item. Its dense, wordy text floats like corks on the chromatic salt sea of Schmidt's orchestration, guided by a committed, unsentimental sense of dramaturgy but not much sense of melody. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

...could be better, but get the HARNONCOURT!.......2003-12-24

I bought this recording after hearing it live in Toronto with the TSO and Ben Heppner, I forgot who was conducting(someone not so well known)...it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and the key moment was the "Hallelulia" chorus at the end. It was overwhelming! When it was over, I was shaking all the way home! I was dissapointed when I heard Welser-Most doing the same chorus...It's a bit slow and not dramatic enough. (That moment should be absolutely overwhelming, and swift-like, taking you up up and away!) I listened to it many times and even bought the Mitropoulos version to compare (which suffered terrible sound, but good interpretation and cast). But I still wasn't fully satisfied with the oratorio as a whole. Welser-Most does have some nice moments, especially in the "hell scenes" (full of dramatic thrust, weighty fire and powerhouse sound). But I still couldn't see the structure of the work, I needed to understand the work structurally and musically, and he didn't do that for me. I read in the Penguin Guide about a Harnoncourt version on Teldec, which I thought would be promising (they give it 2 and a half stars...they're always complaining about something). But was I ever right about deciding to get the Harnoncourt! After I found it and listened I understood everything! Harnoncourt plays every passage with such dedication and with so much importance, He doesn't walk it on by like Welser-Most, he shows you everything. The playing is gorgeous and the sound is so much better than the EMI. He is with the Vienna Philharmonic and Singverein in a live performance in Vienna, excellent cast too. There is a interview in the booklet, along with full translations of the text. He does the glorious "Hallelulia" chorus extremely splendorously, building and building it up until the final "Amen". If you want to have Franz Schmidt's great Magnum Opus oratorio, get the Harnoncourt version on Teldec, its amazing! I give it 5 stars!

Outstanding recording . . . but where is the text?.......2000-07-25

This is an outstanding recording of Schmidt's last masterpiece. The Amazon reviewer who cites the lack of melody might have missed some of the "big tunes"--they are there, but one cannot really incorporate "haunting melodies" in a fugue or in some of the faster movements of the piece. However, even if the work is not particularly melodic, it is certainy quite lyrical.

The performance is wonderful, particularly in the opening "Prelude in heaven" and the concluding sequence, starting with "Hallelujah!" The solo quartet (Oelze, Kallisch, Odinius, Reiter) make an excellent team, and Pape is quite commanding. The true "star" of the piece, however, is St. John--the nearly twenty-minute monologue at the beginning of Part II is quite without equal in the classical repertoire. Luckily, Stig Andersen is quite up to the demands of this enormously challenging part.

The only criticism I had was that (in my copy at least) there is a translation of the libretto, but not the libretto itself. Curiously, the Mitropoulos recording on Sony features the libretto but not the translation. However, at full price, texts and translations should be standard. One only need look at the Schubert Hyperion series for countless examples of good production design.

The last Great Oratorio.......2000-02-14

If there's one thing this overwhelmingly powerful oratorio proves, it's "don't mess with the Big Man upstairs!" In setting the nearly-complete Apocalypse as revealed to John the Divine, the Austrian composer Franz Schmidt produced a masterpiece and, perhaps, the last great oratorio.

This is music that really ought to be in your collection. It is an easy piece to follow, as it is laid-out in the classic oratorio design, with John the narrator introducing the various events which occur as the seven seals are opened. Musically, Schmidt doesn't move much past chromatic late romanticism.

However, lest I make it sound like a retread of earlier pieces, I must reiterate that this is strong stuff. Schmidt wrote it right before World War II as he was dying of cancer and it has a truly prophetic feel about it.

The music for the Four Horsemen sequence is amazing. The War sequence contrasts a lamenting women's chorus with a brutal, vicious men's chorus based on a rhythmic figure that is pounded home. It's truly terrifying. This is followed by a heartbreaking mother/child duet describing the Horseman of Famine. The last horseman, Death, features two worn-out soldiers commenting about the last horsemen to music which aptly describes a silent, body-ridden battlefield.

The Amazon reviewer suggests that this is tuneless, but that is inaccurate. The melodies used are designed for contrapuntal development of which there is plenty. You won't soon forget the War chorus, I guarantee.

This performance is terrific, although with such a complicated piece some of the details get lost in the shuffle. Nevermind. Get this and be blown away by the end of the world and the coming heavenly kingdom. The power (& terror) of this music might just make you reconsider religion.

Average customer rating: B stands for Boss Big it Up! Different, but fantastic stuff

Seven Seals Anthony B Manufacturer: Vp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: My Hope Higher Meditation ASIN: B00000K04X Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. Conscious Entertainer
2. Free
3. Who Shoot First
4. Family Business
5. Mr. Heartless
6. Cover You Tracks
7. Conquer All
8. You Move Me
9. Nah Go Hide
10. Wicked People
11. Stranger
12. Dem A Question
13. Miracle Of Love
14. Hella Mama Africa Remix
15. Cut Out That
16. Clean Up
17. Me Dem Fraid Of
18. Our Father

Customer Reviews:

B stands for Boss.......2001-02-12

This album is for people who love conscious lyrics, foot stepping rhythms and something unexpected. There is a tune for every vibe. Anthony B speaks without fear of the wicked who would like to control him. He touches the heart of the righteous and satisfies the fervour of the militant. The melodic tracks wash over and I am made to think and consider the truths of which he speaks. Poverty, exploitation and injustice which Anthony B would tackle with the consious leaders he names as part of his Rasta government. No less passionate than Sizzla or Capleton, with every track a gem, Anthony B is the Boss.

Big it Up!.......2000-03-13

He does it one more time. Anthony B is the master of concious Reggae and this is a must buy for all ya fans.

Different, but fantastic stuff.......2000-02-03

Never beena a fan of Tony B. but i must say this iz a damn good album....Free, family business all of them are good

Average customer rating: Excellent Excellent performance - but faulty recording

Missa Russica-1000 Years of Russian Liturgy Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001SRS Release Date: 1994-09-15

Tracks:

1. Come let us worship (17th Century)
2. Praise the Lord, o my soul (Greek Hymn)
3. Lord, have mercy
4. O gentle light (17th Century)
5. The Lord is King
6. Lord, now lettest thou
7. Hail, Virgin Mother of God
8. Glory to God in the highest (Rachmaninov)
9. Praise the name of the Lord (Titov)
10. For many years
11. Holy God (17th Century)
12. The Hymn of the Cherubim
13. Adoration of the Lamb
14. The Opening of the Seven Seals
15. Holy Jerusalem
16. Lord, save thy people
17. For many years

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2003-10-13

A passionate, moving, spiritual, uplifting selection of Russian church music presented by a variety of different groups and performers. I was happy with the sound quality. I have listened to this cd many times and always find new pleasures its powerful and joyful content.

Excellent performance - but faulty recording.......2001-05-02

This CD brings us a true superproduction of excellent Russian liturgical music, exquisitely performed by a large choir of men and boys. But unfortunately many of the louder passages are plagued by severe overload distortion which detracts quite a lot from the listening joy. Without this technical flaw, this album would have earned 5 stars.

Average customer rating:

Seven Seals: For String Quartet Manufacturer: Megadisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007JR5Q Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

1. De Zeven Zegels - Quatuor Danel, Quatuor Danel
2. Voor Strijkkwartet - Quatuor Danel, Quatuor Danel
3. Voor Strijkkwartet (Continued) - Quatuor Danel
4. Voor Strijkkwartet (Continued) - Quatuor Danel

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Book With Seven Seals Schmidt , Wunderlich , and Mitropoulos Manufacturer: Melodram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001ZQ1 Release Date: 1994-04-20

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Book of the Seven Seals Schmidt , Middle German Radio Sym Orch , and Luisi Manufacturer: Querstand Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002XUW30 Release Date: 2006-10-26

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1 Manufacturer: Rum Runner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TAXJ3Q

Product Description

The Seven Seals from Germany, are a fresh take on industrial music, made popular by fellow German artists such as Rammstein and Joachim Witt. This debut album features 14 rich tracks that are both hard-hitting and melodic. Martin von Auen's deep vocals balance perfectly with strong guitar riffs and powerful orchestra accompaniments. The songs on "1" are a combination of original tunes as well as exciting new interpretations of other well-known songs. Disco group, Boney M's "Daddy Cool" gets turned into a pulse pounding industrial classic, while the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under The Bridge" becomes a heartwarming ballad with guest vocalist Sybille. Even Frank Sinatra's classic "My Way" (lyrics by Paul Anka) is turned into a rousing rock anthem. Joachim Witt, who authored the second track "Herbergsvater" was thoroughly impressed with The Seven Seals treatment of his song. So much so, that he personally called to thank them for it. This album also features a number of guest artists including: Sybille, Terrel Woodbury and Patrick Weide. Now's your chance to grab this album that is sure to become a classic! Track List: 1. Amadeus (by Falco) 2. Herbergsvater (by Joachim Witt) 3. Tage Wie Dieser 4. Es ist Vorbei (feat. Sybille) 5. Daddy Cool (by Boney M) 6. Ich Weine (by Patrick Bowien) 7. Under The Bridge (by Red Hot Chili Peppers) 8. Sehnsucht 9. Wozu Sind Kriege Da? 10. Sweet Dreams (by Eurythmics) 11. Schrei 12. Hippy 13. My Way (feat. Terrel Woodbury) 14. Sweet Dreams (Orchestra version)

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Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln Manufacturer: Preiser Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schmidt | Schmidt, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006L1C Release Date: 1995-06-20

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