A PERFECT CIRCLE - Mer De Noms (sealed 2XLP copy) (2026) Released by Virgin Records (RSD Essential Edition) on Double Orange w/Black, White & Yellow Splatter gatefold vinyl  **EU Pressing: Made in Czech Republic**
 
In the spring of 2000, "Mer De Noms" (French for "Sea of Names") hit the music world like a seismic shift, scoring the highest-ever Billboard 200 debut for a rock band’s first album at the time.
 
Born from the visionary partnership between guitarist Billy Howerdel and vocalist Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer), this landmark debut masterfully balanced cinematic atmosphere with crushing, Heavy Rock dynamics.
 
Driven by the legendary rhythm section of Josh Freese and Paz Lenchantin, "Mer De Noms" is a meticulous study in tension and release. It ranges from the blistering, confrontational energy of "Judith" to the haunting, violin-laced beauty of "3 Libras," exploring deeply personal themes of faith, loss, and the human condition.

The RSD Essentials 2XLP Edition:
To celebrate this monumental legacy, RSD Essentials has brought this essential classic back to independent record stores. This gorgeous, limited-edition double LP is pressed on a striking Orange with Black, White & Yellow Splatter gatefold vinyl, making it a definitive visual and auditory centerpiece for any serious collector's shelf.

Tracklist:
    Side A: The Hollow / Magdalena / Rose
    Side B: Judith / Orestes / 3 Libras
    Side C: Sleeping Beauty (Extended Intro) / Thomas / Renholdër
    Side D: Thinking Of You / Breña / Over (Alt.)
 
Night Howl Note: Do not sleep on this one. These custom splatter variants from the RSD Essentials series are strictly limited and highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Grab your copy before the vault closes!  --  Virgin – 00602488289337