The Very Beast of Dio
| The Very Beast of Dio | ||||
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Rhino | ||||
| Producer | Ronnie James Dio | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [2] |
The Very Beast of Dio is the second greatest hits collection CD from the American
SoundScan. As of 11/03/2009 it has been certified Gold by the RIAA, having sold more than 500,000 copies in the US.[3]
A follow-up of this compilation, The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2, was released on October 9, 2012.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stand Up and Shout" | I Could Have Been a Dreamer" | Dio, Goldy | Dream Evil | 4:44 |
| 15. | "Lock Up the Wolves" | Dio, Rowan Robertson, Bain | Lock Up the Wolves | 8:34 | |
| 16. | "Strange Highways" | Dio, Appice, Tracy G, Jeff Pilson | Strange Highways | 6:53 |
Credits
- Ronnie James Dio - vocals, keyboards
- Vivian Campbell - guitars
- Craig Goldy - guitars on tracks 13, 14
- Rowan Robertson - guitars on track 15
- Tracy G – guitars on track 16
- Jimmy Bain - bass
- Teddy Cook - bass on track 15
- Jeff Pilson – bass, keyboards on track 16
- Vinny Appice - drums
- Simon Wright - drums on track 15
- Jason S Zwingelberg - Triangle
- Claude Schnell - keyboards
- Jens Johansson - keyboards on track 15
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
rolling stone dio album guide.
- ^ "RIAA Gold & Platinum Database, search for "The Very Beast of Dio"". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Dio: 'The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed - Aug. 1, 2012". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
- ^ "American album certifications – Dio – The Very Beast of Dio". Recording Industry Association of America.
