Reissue of the second studio album by the legendary Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, originally released in 1972. The record showcases the bands early development and experimentation with their sound that went on to become defining for hard rock. While not as commercially successful as later albums like "Jailbreak," "Shade of a Blue Orphanage" has gained a cult following among Thin Lizzy fans, often celebrated for its raw authenticity and the way it captures Thin Lizzy in the process of defining their sound. For fans of the band and rock enthusiasts interested in the roots of one of Irelands most iconic groups, this album represents an essential piece of Thin Lizzys history.