MISFITS – "12 Hits From Hell" Lp

American horror-themed punk rock band formed in Lodi, New Jersey, in early 1977.

The band took its 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.

Recorded August 7, 1980 at Master Sound Productions, Franklin Square, NY.
Mixed and mastered July 26th and 27th, 2001 at West West Side Music, Tenafly, NJ.

This particular release has only ever been issued on CD format by Caroline Records. Any vinyl is a counterfeit pressing.

Track List:

A1. Halloween
A2. Vampira
A3. Skulls
A4. London Dungeon
A5. Night Of The Living Dead
B1. Horror Hotel
B2. Ghouls Night Out
B3. Astro Zombies
B4. Where Eagles Dare
B5. Violent World
B6. Halloween II
B7. London Dungeon (Alternate Take)