Dokken - Breakin' The Chains (Original Carrere Mix 81')

In 1981, the album was released as Breakin' the Chains on Carrere Records (France). This version contains some different mixes and titles of songs. "Paris Is Burning" is called "Paris" and is actually a studio version. The album also contained a song called "We're Illegal" which was later turned into "Live to Rock"

[@scienceisgod1]

The best version! I remember Brian Slagel turning me on to this record in Oz Records! Good times!

[@heavymetalofeasternbloc]

*Ok so after lot of researching this is my version how EU version of album was made:* Recording for Breakin' The Chains probably started in late summer of 1981. Don Dokken went to Germany some time prior to actual recording and made studio demos which helped Dokken to be signed by Carrere few weeks later. These songs apparently were "Paris", "Young Girls" and "Stick To Your Guns" (tracks B1 to B3 on 1981 LP). Line up for this was Don Dokken (vocals/guitar) joined by Peter Baltes from Accept on bass and Bobby Blotzer (former Don Dokken's drummer between 1976-1978 when they were known as Airborn). In meantime, when record deal was probably already signed the rest of the band made it to Europe (except Juan Croucier) but recorded only the rest of the songs from LP (tracks A1-A5 and B4-B5 on 1981 LP) because they probably didn't want to waste time/money re-recording the first 3. So the line-up for these was Don Dokken - vocals/guitar, George Lynch - guitar, Peter Baltes - bass and Mick Brown - drums. What do you think?

[@benjamingrant9100]

Why isn’t Juan on this?

[@sweetpurple8812]

@@benjamingrant9100he couldnt make it

[@robertarenz6510]

This version needs to be out on cd

[@thewaragainstcars]

Yeah- wonder why they never reissued this version?

[@peepongdingdong9208]

@@thewaragainstcars They did. I have the Deluxe edition which has the German and French mixes. The German one is even better than this one.

[@sweetpurple8812]

@@peepongdingdong9208yeah and it has a dvd

[@wildmandjp13417]

I was just lucky enough to purchase a used copy of the original vinyl release of this record. Apparently only 500 were ever pressed.

[@roberthenleystarr2112]

Found one today at a record store for $14!

[@ginterka381996]

I love it. I love bass guitar. ❤️🎸

[@metalhead2w]

I believe that's Juan Croucier. But I could be wrong.

[@rizzerable]

@@metalhead2w Peter Baltes from Accept plays bass on this.

[@jasonfrisken7606]

@@rizzerable did Juan ever record anything with dokken or he was just a member before they recorded anything

[@rizzerable]

@@jasonfrisken7606 He's on the American version of Breaking the Chains.

[@danielmedporp]

So much better than what we've got, damn

[@metalhead2w]

Sounds awesome!

[@0713dm]

After an A/B comparison, the difference between the two versions is most notable in the drums. This version sounds much more natural, the popular one is much more processed, going for an “arena” feel, perhaps? Great band.

[@christopherharris3229]

Lead guitar track is more buried in 81 mix.

[@ryanflanigan6362]

Dokken rules. End of conversation.

[@styllmusic]

How can you even compare Dokken to any of those other bands my friend. All those you mentioned are their own animal as Is Dokken. I think Dokken didnt have the commercial success here like those mentioned is because they were different and stood alone.

[@thenest177]

Can we get the felony and night rider version off of this album would be so gold

[@motleycrue24]

Just went and posted them for ya didn't realize I was missing them

[@johniann4611]

There's always that one asshole btw great song great band great upload thank you for this

[@lihaney666]

♥

[@wasp4eva1]

There’s little difference!

[@tomroutledge8900]

he lost his mind....twennnnnnnyyyy times a yeah-araar

[@moonstar4121]

Me and Teen actress Selena Gomez love this song

[@badbirdkc]

Never knew about this version until just recently. I'm not a big fan of his album, but the difference is interesting.

[@makingnonsense671]

jake e. lee commented on george lynch's riffs as boring but his solos are phenomenal hit parader issue said'i stillremember it as for me dokken is BREAKIN' THE CHAINS CHAINS CHAINS de de de

[@sparkythesecretsquirrel4013]

this is Warren

[@gabrielbrouwer]

@@sparkythesecretsquirrel4013 Warren never played on any Dokken recording. This is George and Don on rhythm and George on lead.

[@johnnyRandomadness]

Where did you get that from? ​@@sparkythesecretsquirrel4013

[@chabomorphosis]

Paris is burning wasn't originally recorded by Xciter?

[@lrn_news9171]

chabomorphosis yes

[@rosskolnikov]

It was, and that's part of why they had to use a live version for the US edition of the album.

[@runningwild8547]

Can you upload the last track - Nightrider

[@musictree2007]

Anyone here know if the 81`version of this album ever released on compact disc or was it strictly vinyl and tape?

[@MistaSCARY]

JESUS IS LORD OF LORDS AND
KING OF KINGS EVERY KNEE WILL BOW EVERY TONGUE WILL CONFESS JESUS IS LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS

[@Jamcad01]

@makingnonsense671 Dokken riffs aren't as good as Def Leppard's, Van Halen's, Ratt's, Metallica's or anything like that but they are still pretty good. NB: This is just my opinion don't take it too seriously.

[@stratrat57]

Your kidding, right? Of course, your "opinion" only.

[@technerdbird]

george lynch smokes phil collen and steve clark

[@bladempale1751]

Def Leppard ?!? HA okay buddy

[@BigTony-bf5jr]

@@stratrat57 J C’s opinion is the truth.

[@stratrat57]

@@BigTony-bf5jr false opinions are still opinions, but they are still untruths.

[@moonstar4121]

We need more transgendered women or girls that past as girls in the heavy metal and hard rock music scene expecially 1970s and 80s style

[@johnnyRandomadness]

Lmfao