Originally released in 2001, Poets & Madmen is the final Savatage studio album — a dark, dramatic, and emotionally intense work that marks the full return of Jon Oliva as lead vocalist. It blends heavy metal, progressive arrangements, orchestral elements, and the band’s signature theatrical storytelling.
 
The 2023 EarMusic Classics edition presents the album on 2×LP white vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves. This variant also includes a bonus 7" splatter‑vinyl single, exclusive to this pressing and highly sought after by collectors.
 
This is one of the most premium and collectible editions in the entire Savatage reissue campaign.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
 
This album is a cornerstone of late‑era Savatage — atmospheric, theatrical, and emotionally heavy. The white‑vinyl presentation and splatter 7" elevate this edition into true collector territory.
 
Why it belongs in the Crimson Vinyl catalogue:
 
White‑vinyl 2LP — visually striking and premium
Exclusive splatter 7" single adds major collector value
Gatefold packaging enhances the album’s dark, narrative world
Essential for fans of Trans‑Siberian Orchestra, Queensrÿche, and classic Savatage
A key release in the 2023 reissue campaign
 
This variant will move quickly — Savatage collectors are extremely loyal.
 
TRACK LISTING
 
Side A
Stay With Me Awhile
There In The Silence
Commissar
 
Side B
I Seek Power
Drive
Morphine Child
 
Side C
The Rumor
Man In The Mirror
Surrender
 
Side D
Awaken
Back To A Reason