Tokyo Tales

Tokyo Tales is the first live album by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was remastered and re-released on 15 June 2007, with the same Japanese bonus track.

Tokyo Tales
Live album by Blind Guardian
Released	22 March 1993
Recorded	4 December 1992 at Koseinenkin Hall, Tokyo, Japan 6 December 1992 at NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Genre	Speed metal, power metal
Length	68:04
Label	Virgin Records
Producer	Kalle Trapp
Blind Guardian live chronology
Tokyo Tales (1993) Live (2003)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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Track listing

1. "Inquisition" – 0:47
2. "Banish from Sanctuary" – 6:03
3. "Journey Through the Dark" – 5:12
4. "Traveler in Time" – 6:32
5. "The Quest for Tanelorn" – 6:03
6. "Goodbye My Friend" – 6:28
7. "Time What is Time" – 6:42
8. "Majesty" – 7:48
9. "Valhalla" – 6:08
10. "Welcome to Dying" – 5:56
11. "Lord of the Rings" (Japanese/2007 re-release bonus track) – 3:52
12. "Lost in the Twilight Hall" – 7:26
13. "Barbara Ann" – 2:56

Personnel

Blind Guardian

• Hansi Kürsch – vocals and bass
• André Olbrich – lead guitar and backing vocals
• Marcus Siepen – rhythm guitar and backing vocals
• Thomas "Thomen" Stauch – drums

Guest musicians

• Marc Zee – keyboards and backing vocals

Crew

• Thomas "Länglich" Nisch - stage manager
• Sascha Wischnewsky - merchandising
• Dirkie Busche - guitars
• Daniel Kleckers - drums
• Kalle Trapp - production, sound
• Henry Klaere - tour manager
• Jogi Cappel - lighting
• Buffo Schnädelbach - photos
• Piet Sielck - second engineer

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)	59

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)	Gold	25,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone.