Studio album · 1983
Not of This World
Released in 1983 on Star Song, the album opens and closes with synthesizer versions of the Doxology, the band's first instrumental tracks. It became the No. 1 Christian album in the US in February 1984 and earned Petra its first Grammy nomination.
Nominated: 1985Grammy Award, Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group
- Released
- 1983
- Label
- Star Song/A&M
- Produced by
- Jonathan David Brown
- Top Christian Albums
- #1
Track list
Singles from this album: “Not of this World”, “Bema Seat”, “Grave Robber”, “Blinded Eyes” and “Not by Sight”.
- Visions (Doxology) 2:04
- Not of this WorldSingle · #3 Christian AC 4:49
- Bema SeatSingle · #9 Christian Rock 3:54
- Grave RobberSingle · #11 Christian Rock 4:18
- Blinded EyesSingle · #15 Christian Rock 5:33
- Not by SightSingle · #1 Christian Rock 3:20
- Lift Him Up 3:26
- Pied Piper 4:00
- Occupy 3:28
- Godpleaser 4:35
- Visions (reprise) (Doxology) 2:28
Petra on this record
- Greg X. Volzlead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion
- Bob Hartmanlead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- John Slickkeyboards, backing vocals
- Mark Kellybass, backing vocals
- Louie Weaverdrums, backing vocals