Band Name: Misfits
Music Album: 12 Hits From Hell: The MSP Sessions
Album Release Date: December 2024
Music Genre: Punk Rock
Record Label: Caroline Records
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 13 Tracks CD
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 (...)
| 1 | Halloween | 1:46 |
| 2 | Vampira | 1:22 |
| 3 | I Turned Into A Martian | 1:52 |
| 4 | Skulls | 1:56 |
| 5 | London Dungeon | 2:33 |
| 6 | Night Of The Living Dead | 1:53 |
| 7 | Horror Hotel | 1:26 |
| 8 | Ghouls Night Out | 1:56 |
| 9 | Astro Zombies | 2:13 |
| 10 | Where Eagles Dare | 1:40 |
| 11 | Violent World | 1:35 |
| 12 | Halloween II | 2:30 |
| 13 | London Dungeon (Alternate Take) | 2:40 |
Originally scheduled for release on October 30th, 2001, "Misfits 12 Hits From Hell" a complete group of songs from the MSP sessions recorded August 7th, 1980.
The CD was never released. Caroline Records/Astralwerks: They stated the album would not be released "due to an inferior mastering error" in a cancellation letter that they sent out on October 11th, 2001 to stores, its purpose was to recall all of the promos that were sent out. Approximately 2000 promo CD's were pressed and distributed.
The Catalog Number CAR 11207-2 is found on the Spine & Cover and Back inserts.
The Catalog Number CAR 11207-1 is found on the Disc.
Recorded August 7, 1980 at Master Sound Productions, Franklin Square, NY.
All Tracks mixed and mastered July 26th and 27th, 2001 by Alan Douches and Tom Bejgrowicz at West West Side Music, Tenafly, NJ.
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