Band Name: Misfits
Music Album: Max's Kansas City
Album Release Date: November 1987
Music Genre: Punk Rock
Record Label: Not On Label
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 6 Tracks Vinyl 7" EP
The Misfits are an American horror-themed punk rock band from Lodi, New Jersey. Formed in early 1977, they took the band name from Marilyn Monroe's last film and in fact, thanked the cast of the movie on the back of their first record. The founding members were: Glenn Danzig on vocals and electric piano, Jerry Caiafa (Jerry Only) on bass, and Manny on drums. Their first release on their own label, Blank Records, didn't reflect the characteristic anger and rebellion of most "punk" records, but instead a more brooding and sinister, yet romantic side lingering beneath. Following the single, Danzig and Only recruited a new drummer and added a guitar player and pursued the horror-based punk rock direction that they are known for. Danzig and Only presided over several line up changes, eventually culminating with Jerry's younger brother, Paul (aka Doyle) becoming the band's permanent guitarist.
The original Misfits broke up in October 1983, having released several 7" singles and 12" records, all of which were DIY limited-edition and most of which were hand-assembled by the band, that have long been considered prime collectors' items. The bulk of the band's material was released on Glenn's Plan 9 label. The band's popularity grew exponentially following their split and their material and tapes of their live shows were heavily bootlegged.
Following the Misfits' dissolution, Danzig formed a new band called Samhain while Jerry Only and Doyle, he (...)
| A1 | All Hell Breaks Loose |
| A2 | Last Caress |
| A3 | Hate Breeders |
| B1 | Teenagers From Mars |
| B2 | I Turned Into A Martian |
| B3 | We Are 138 |
1000 black vinyl copies with red and black sleeve.
Some with 21" x 14" black & white glossy poster.
75 green vinyl copies with red and black sleeve or glossy black and white sleeve.
Recorded live 04/17/1982 at Al's Bar, Los Angeles, CA not Max's Kansas City as it is titled.
Mastering (lacquer processing) company uncredited, identified by the matrix numbers.
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