Limited 180gm transparent gold colored vinyl LP pressing. Breaking the Chains is the debut studio album by Dokken, originally released in 1981. The “Breaking The Chains” album features ten hard hitting rock masterworks like their classic hit singles “Seven Thunders” and “Breaking The Chains” as well as a plethora of metal radio classics like “Nightrider” “I Can’t See You” and the tumultuous hard rockin’ album closer “Paris Is Burning.” – Featuring the dynamic vocals and guitars of Don Dokken, the legendary lead guitar of George Lynch, the blistering bass of Juan Croucier and the powerful drum work of Mick Brown, this stunning debut album”Breaking The Chains”is still the go to choice for many heavy metal fans as the Dokken continues to be a major force in the music industry.