Tracklist
| A1 | The Prophecy | 1:26 |
| A2 | Dark Reflections | 5:05 |
| A3 | Voices In The Wind | 0:15 |
| A4 | Under The Oak | 6:00 |
| A5 | Tears | 4:11 |
| A6 | Into The Unfathomed Tower | 3:02 |
| B1 | The Edge Of Heaven | 6:24 |
| B2 | Somewhere In Nowhere | 3:47 |
| B3 | Through The Infinitive Halls Of Death | 5:06 |
| B4 | Dawn | 0:26 |
| B5 | A Tale Of Creation | 6:52 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Stockholm Recording Studios
- Marketed By – Enigma Records
- Published By – Virgin Music, Inc.
- Published By – Metal Blade Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metal Blade Records
- Copyright (c) – Metal Blade Records
Credits
- Arranged By – Candlemass
- Artwork [Uncredited] – Gustave Doré
- Bass – Leif Edling
- Drums – Jan Lindh
- Lead Guitar – Lars Johansson
- Mixed By – Candlemass, Mats Lindfors
- Narrator – Jay Larssen, Jim Bachman
- Producer – Candlemass, Mats Lindfors
- Rhythm Guitar – Mats Björkman
- Vocals – Messiah Marcolin
- Written-By – Leif Edling
Notes
Track A6 is sub divided as follows:Pt.I Dance Of The Fay
Pt.II Magic/Entering The Tower
Pt.III Dance Of The Fay (Reprise)
Pt.IV Souls Flight
Pt.V Towards The Unknown
Pt.VI Choir Of Angels
Pt.VII Outside The Gates Of Heaven
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 7-73417-1-A Z-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 7-73417-1-B Z-1
- Barcode: 018777341714
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, Gat) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | France | 1989 |
| CDL0261CD | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Enh) | Candlelight Records USA | CDL0261CD | US | 2006 |
| PLRCD005 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (2xCD, Album, Enh, RE, RM, Sli) | Powerline Records | PLRCD005 | Sweden | Unknown |
| 453 | Candlemass | Tales of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Tact | 453 | Poland | Unknown |
Tracklist
| The Prophecy | 1:26 |
| Dark Reflections | 5:05 |
| Voices In The Wind | 0:15 |
| Under The Oak | 6:00 |
| Tears | 4:11 |
| Into The Unfathomed Tower | (3:02) |
| Dance Of The Fay | |
| Magic/Entering The Tower | |
| Dance Of The Fay (reprise) | |
| Souls Flight | |
| Towards The Unknown | |
| Choir Of Angels | |
| Outside The Gates Of Heaven | |
| The Edge Of Heaven | 6:24 |
| Somewhere In Nowhere | 3:47 |
| Through The Infinitive Halls Of Death | 5:06 |
| Dawn | 0:26 |
| A Tale Of Creation | 6:52 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, Gat) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| CDMFN 95, CD MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album) | Music For Nations, Music For Nations | CDMFN 95, CD MFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| CDMFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album) | Music For Nations | CDMFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| TMFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album) | Music For Nations | TMFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| 104604 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album) | Music For Nations | 104604 | France | 1989 |
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | France | 1989 |
| 104601 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album) | N.E.W Musidisc, Music For Nations | 104601 | France | 1989 |
| MFN 95P | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, Ltd, Pic) | Music For Nations | MFN 95P | UK | 1989 |
| none | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, TP) | Music For Nations | none | UK | 1989 |
| 73417-2 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD) | Metal Blade Records | 73417-2 | US | 1990 |
| PCCY-00053 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album) | Metal Blade Records, Canyon International | PCCY-00053 | Japan | 1990 |
| 7 73417-4 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album) | Music For Nations, Enigma Records | 7 73417-4 | UK | 1990 |
| 7-73417-4 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album) | Metal Blade Records, Enigma Records | 7-73417-4 | US | 1990 |
| 7-73417-4 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album, Promo, Adv) | Metal Blade Records, Enigma Records | 7-73417-4 | US | 1990 |
| RC 2199 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | RC | RC 2199 | Poland | 1990 |
| BM-209 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Baron Music | BM-209 | Poland | 1990 |
| 7 73417-2, 7 73417-1 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album) | Metal Blade Records, Metal Blade Records | 7 73417-2, 7 73417-1 | US | 1990 |
| MG 2330 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 2330 | Poland | 1992 |
| PCCY-00676 | Candlemass = キャンドルマス* | Candlemass = キャンドルマス* - Tales Of Creation = テイルズ・オブ・クリエイション～創生神話 (CD, Album, RE) | Music For Nations | PCCY-00676 | Japan | 1994 |
| PCCY-00676 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, Promo, RE) | Music For Nations | PCCY-00676 | Japan | 1994 |
| CLAS 0061 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (Cass, Album, RE) | Metal Mind Records | CLAS 0061 | Poland | 1995 |
| CDVILED204X | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Enh, RM) | Peaceville | CDVILED204X | Germany | 2001 |
| PLRCD005 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM, Sli + CD, Enh, Bon) | Powerline Records | PLRCD005 | Sweden | 2001 |
| CDM 1002-989/990 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (2xCD, Album, Enh, RM) | CD-Maximum | CDM 1002-989/990 | Russia | 2002 |
| CDL0261CD | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Enh) | Candlelight Records USA | CDL0261CD | US | 2006 |
| VILELP471 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, RE, 180) | Peaceville | VILELP471 | Germany | 2013 |
| PLRCD005 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (2xCD, Album, Enh, RE, RM, Sli) | Powerline Records | PLRCD005 | Sweden | Unknown |
| CDVILED204X | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM, RP + CD, Enh, RM) | Peaceville | CDVILED204X | Germany | Unknown |
| CD MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RP) | Music For Nations | CD MFN 95 | UK | Unknown |
| CDMFN 95, CD MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RP) | Music For Nations, Music For Nations | CDMFN 95, CD MFN 95 | UK | Unknown |
| CDMR 2139/M3-97 5241097 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, Unofficial) | CD Media Records | CDMR 2139/M3-97 5241097 | Russia | Unknown |
| CD MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Music For Nations | CD MFN 95 | Russia | Unknown |
| 453 | Candlemass | Tales of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Tact | 453 | Poland | Unknown |
Tracklist
| Disc One | ||
| 1-01 | The Prophecy | 1:28 |
| 1-02 | Dark Reflections | 5:06 |
| 1-03 | Voices In The Wind | 0:14 |
| 1-04 | Under The Oak | 6:01 |
| 1-05 | Tears | 4:13 |
| 1-06 | Into The Unfathomed Tower | 3:02 |
| 1-06.1 | Pt.I Dance Of The Fay | |
| 1-06.2 | Pt.II Magic/Entering The Tower | |
| 1-06.3 | Pt.III Dance Of The Fay (Reprise) | |
| 1-06.4 | Pt.IV Souls Flight | |
| 1-06.5 | Pt.V Towards The Unknown | |
| 1-06.6 | Pt.VI Choir Of Angels | |
| 1-06.7 | Pt.VII Outside The Gates Of Heaven | |
| 1-07 | The Edge Of Heaven | 6:25 |
| 1-08 | Somewhere In Nowhere | 3:47 |
| 1-09 | Through The Infinitive Halls Of Death | 5:07 |
| 1-10 | Dawn | 0:26 |
| 1-11 | A Tale Of Creation | 6:53 |
| Disc Two (Bonus Disc) | ||
| 2-01 | Dark Reflections (Demo) | 3:21 |
| 2-02 | Under The Oak (Demo) | 7:44 |
| 2-03 | Into The Unfathomed Tower (Demo) | 3:10 |
| 2-04 | Somewhere In Nowhere (Demo) | 4:37 |
| 2-05 | A Tale Of Creation (Demo) | 5:55 |
| 2-06 | Interview | 19:29 |
| Video | Dark Reflections |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Powerline Records
- Copyright (c) – Powerline Records
- Pressed By – DCM Sweden
- Published By – Virgin Music, Inc.
- Published By – Metal Blade Music
- Remastered At – Masterplant
- Recorded At – Stockholm Recording Studios
Credits
- Arranged By – Candlemass
- Artwork [Uncredited; "The Creation Of Light"] – Gustave Doré
- Artwork By, Layout – Micke Mårtensson
- Bass – Leif Edling
- Drums – Jan Lindh
- Interviewer – M. Carlsson
- Lead Guitar – Lars Johansson
- Liner Notes – Leif Edling
- Narrator – Jay Larssen, Jim Bachman
- Producer, Mixed By – Mats Lindfors
- Remastered By – Micke Lind
- Rhythm Guitar – Mats Björkman
- Vocals – Messiah Marcolin
- Written-By [All Songs and Music] – Leif Edling
Notes
Recorded at Stockholm Recording June/July 1989Remastered CD. Originally released 1989
Track 2-06 is an interview with Leif, Messiah and Lars Johansson.
The Video is a MPEG-Video of "Dark Reflections". Recorded live at Fryshuset, Stockholm 1999.
Booklet features lyrics, photos and brief 'synopsis' of the songs by Leif Edling.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7350006760051
- Matrix / Runout (CD 1 - Variant 1): PLRCD 005/1 DCM SWEDEN 11111319
- Mastering SID Code (CD 1 - Variant 1): IFPI L051
- Mould SID Code (CD 1 - Variant 1): IFPI 17C3
- Matrix / Runout (CD 2 - Variant 1): DCM SWEDEN AB 0111TD21038 PLRCD 005/2 11110920
- Mould SID Code (CD 2 - Variant 1): IFPI 17C3
- Matrix / Runout (CD 1 - Variant 2): PLRCD 005/1 [DCM SWEDEN logo] 11111319
- Mastering SID Code (CD 1 - Variant 2): ifpi L051
- Mould SID Code (CD 1 - Variant 2): IFPI 17C2
- Matrix / Runout (CD 2 - Variant 2): DCM SWEDEN AB 0111TD21038 PLRCD 005/2 11110920
- Mastering SID Code (CD 2 - Variant 2): none
- Mould SID Code (CD 2 - Variant 2): IFPI 17C3
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP, Album, Gat) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | UK | 1989 |
| MFN 95 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (LP) | Music For Nations | MFN 95 | France | 1989 |
| CDL0261CD | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Enh) | Candlelight Records USA | CDL0261CD | US | 2006 |
| PLRCD005 | Candlemass | Tales Of Creation (2xCD, Album, Enh, RE, RM, Sli) | Powerline Records | PLRCD005 | Sweden | Unknown |
| 453 | Candlemass | Tales of Creation (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Tact | 453 | Poland | Unknown |
