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On July 19, Niji Entertainment & BMG will unveil The Complete Donington Collection<\/em>, in the form of a limited edition 5LP box set. This treasure trove will feature Dio<\/strong>\u2019s iconic performances at the Donington Festival in 1983 and 1987, on 2LP 180 gram vinyl with a special etching on Side D, and will include the limited Picture Disc Double Dose of Donington \u201983 & \u201987.<\/p>\n Reflecting on these historic performances, Wendy Dio<\/strong> \u2013 widow and former manager of the legendary late singer \u2013 shares: \u201cFond memories of sitting on the grass and watching the bands play. This is an amazing collection. 1983 when Ronnie had just recently formed the Dio<\/strong> band and again in 1987. Ronnie<\/strong> always enjoyed playing in Britain, he loved the audiences and the beer!\u201d<\/p>\n Dio at Donington \u201883<\/em> showcases the original Dio<\/strong> lineup during the Holy Diver Tour, a pivotal moment occurring just three months after their debut album’s release. The performance is packed with timeless tracks from Ronnie James Dio<\/strong>\u2019s illustrious career with Rainbow<\/a><\/strong> and Black Sabbath<\/a><\/strong>, as well as soon-to-be classics like \u201cHoly Diver\u201d, \u201cRainbow In The Dark\u201d, and \u201cStand Up And Shout\u201d.<\/p>\n By 1987, after three successful studio albums and achieving silver, gold, and platinum statuses globally, Dio<\/strong> returned to Donington with the Dream Evil<\/em> lineup. The Dio at Donington \u20188<\/em>7 set includes unforgettable songs such as \u201cThe Last In Line\u201d, \u201cRock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Children,\u201d and \u201cAll The Fools Sailed Away\u201d.<\/p>\n Pre-order your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n