Band Name: Misfits
Music Album: Halloween
Album Release Date: October 1981
Music Genre: Punk Rock
Record Label: Plan 9
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 2 Tracks Vinyl Album 7"
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 (...)
| A | Halloween | 1:50 |
| B | Halloween II | 2:11 |
Dark orange jacket. Usually without insert. Possible second press.
(c)+p Hell-bent music
This record dedicated to Susan Hannaford Rose
Produced by The Misfits
(c)&p 1980'81
Songwriting and band member credits do not appear on this release.
Track durations do not appear on this release.
After the initial batch of inserts ran out the band made more on light orange/yellow paper (also identifiable by the fading of the print at the bottom). [see second insert picture]
Mastered At and Lacquer Cut By uncredited, identified by runout stamp and etching.
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