Monster Mash

Recorded and mixed at Power Play Studios, Newark, NJ. Same version on both sides, sold exclusively at shows, via Fiend Club mail order or www.misfits.com. Pressing info: 800 copies on green vinyl (this) 100 copies on gold vinyl 100 copies on red vinyl Very very few copies on green vinyl have been known to have black swirls in them. Here's the original press advertising/infos directly from www.misfits.com: "The long anticipated Misfits 'Monster Mash' 45 rpm, 7" single is here! This is the first in a line of many rare releases from our new indie label: Misfits.com records! This limited edition 45 is pressed on green vinyl and is now available. It features the STUDIO VERSION of the 'Monster Mash' (with Jerry on lead vocals) on both sides. The front and back cover art, (above, click for larger image) features images from the classic Rankin Bass film: 'Mad Monster Party'. The release is a limited edition of 1,000 copies of which, 100 red and 100 gold special editions were pressed. The ultra-rare red and gold copies have been mixed in randomly with the green singles available on the tour and through mail order from Misfits.com! (See order information below). Should the 'Monster Mash' 45 go into a second pressing something will be altered on either the sleeve or the record itself to keep the edition limited. First pressing copies are STILL AVAILABLE so get to a show or order by mail now!" From current discography page of www.misfits.com: "This 45 was the first Misfits release to feature Jerry Only on both lead vocals and Bass. The single exists in two separate pressings both issued in 1999: 1st pressing: 45 rpm (with large center hole) contains the 1999 studio version of “Monster Mash” on both Side A & Side B. Pressed primarily in green vinyl with red & yellow variants pressed in smaller quantities. The single was sold primarily on tour but also available by mail order through the Fiend Club. A small percentage was made available by mail order through Misfits.com as well. 2nd pressing: 1,000 copies on Glow-in-the-dark vinyl (with small center hole) with the 1999 studio version on Side A and the live version recorded at Power Play Studios in Newark, NJ on Oct. 18, 1997 on Side B. The glow-in-the-dark pressing was available exclusively from Misfits.com by mail order."