On June 19th Mercyful Fate will release CD and LP versions of the classic albums The Beginning and Return Of The Vampire on Metal Blade Records. The vinyl editions feature spined sleeves, inserts and a download card; the CDs include a mini LP CD insert with a small fold-out poster.

King Diamond adds, "These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were captured at the time. It's very exciting to present these to fans as they were originally released."