DEAD KENNEDYS

FRANKENCHRIST

12" VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM

FIRST UK PRESSING

COMPLETE WITH BANNED H.R. GIGER "PENIS LANDSCAPE" POSTER

EXYTREMELY RARE WITH THE WITHDRAWN POSTER 

ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES RECORDS

BARCODE: N/A

CAT NO: VIRUS 45

• Matrix / Runout (Etched Runout Side A): Virus+45+UK+A A PORKY PRIMECUT ORLAKE THE FULL RICH FLAVOUR OF STARK REALITY
• Matrix / Runout (Etched Runout Side B): Virus+45+UK+B PORKY ORLAKE TO COPE IS TO COP OUT
• Label Code: LC 5661

1985

Original version included "Penis Landscape," by Swiss artist H. R. Giger. Charges were filed against the band for "Selling pornography to minors". Much controversy ensued and the poster was ordered to be removed. Very few copies with this poster were distributed making them extremely rare collectibles.

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Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet. booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable Good (G) Te record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc Fair (F) The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratched, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing Bad (B) The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler

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Label: Alternative Tentacles – VIRUS 45 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: UK Released: 1 Nov 1985 Genre: Rock Style: Hardcore, Punk

Tracklist

Hide Credits A1 Soup Is Good Food Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* A2 Hellnation Words By, Music By – D.H. Peligro Words By, Music By – D.H. Peligro A3 This Could Be Anywhere (This Could Be Everywhere) Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* A4 A Growing Boy Needs His Lunch Keyboards – Tim Jones Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* Keyboards – Tim Jones Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* A5 Chicken Farm Backing Vocals – Eugene Robinson, Gary Floyd, Jeff Davis, Biafra*, Klaus* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* Backing Vocals – Eugene Robinson, Gary Floyd, Jeff Davis, Biafra*, Klaus* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* B1 Macho-Rama (Invasion Of The Beef Patrol) Backing Vocals – Danielle Dunlap, Julie Hoffman, Kris Carleson, Laura T.R. Muetz, Nina T.R. Stapleton, Robyn Lutz, Susan Caldwell Words By, Music By – Biafra* Backing Vocals – Danielle Dunlap, Julie Hoffman, Kris Carleson, Laura T.R. Muetz, Nina T.R. Stapleton, Robyn Lutz, Susan Caldwell Words By, Music By – Biafra* B2 Goons Of Hazzard Music By – Ray*, Biafra* Words By – Biafra* Music By – Ray*, Biafra* Words By – Biafra* B3 M.T.V. - Get Off The Air Trumpet – John Leib Words By, Music By – Biafra* Trumpet – John Leib Words By, Music By – Biafra* B4 At My Job Backing Vocals – D.H. Peligro, Biafra*, Klaus*, Microwave (5), Steve DePace, Sweet (2), Wild Bill, Wee Willy Lipat* Words By, Music By – East Bay Ray Backing Vocals – D.H. Peligro, Biafra*, Klaus*, Microwave (5), Steve DePace, Sweet (2), Wild Bill, Wee Willy Lipat* Words By, Music By – East Bay Ray B5 Stars And Stripes Of Corruption Backing Vocals – Eugene Robinson, Gary Floyd, Jeff Davis, Biafra*, Klaus* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra* Backing Vocals – Eugene Robinson, Gary Floyd, Jeff Davis, Biafra*, Klaus* Music By – Dead Kennedys Words By – Biafra*

Companies, etc.

• Copyright © – Alternative Tentacles
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Alternative Tentacles
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Alternative Tentacles Records
• Copyright © – Alternative Tentacles Records
• Copyright © – Winston Smith (5)
• Copyright © – Fallout Productions
• Published By – Decay Music
• Pressed By – Orlake Records
• Manufactured By – Alternative Tentacles Records
• Distributed By – Alternative Tentacles Records
• Manufactured By – Alternative Tentacles Records, Ltd.
• Distributed By – Alternative Tentacles Records, Ltd.
• Distributed By – The Cartel
• Recorded At – Hyde Street Studios

Credits

• Artwork [Dk & A.t. Logos] – Winston Smith (5)
• Artwork [Fold Out Painting] – H.R. Giger*
• Bass, Vocals – Klaus Flouride
• Design Concept [Visual Concept:] – Biafra*
• Drums, Vocals – D.H. Peligro
• Engineer, Mixed By – John Cuniberti
• Guitar, Synthesizer, Twelve-String Guitar [12-string Electric Bellzouki] – East Bay Ray
• Lacquer Cut By – Porky (5)
• Other [Spiritual Guidance] – Norm
• Photography By [Jacket Photo] – Lester Sloan
• Producer, Mixed By, Vocals – Jello Biafra

Notes

The title and lyrics of track B1 varies from American versions with "Macho-Rama" replacing "Jock-O-Rama".

Includes printed inner sleeve.

Recorded at Hyde St. studios, San Francisco.

Original version included "Penis Landscape," by Swiss artist H. R. Giger. Charges were filed against the band for "Selling pornography to minors". Much controversy ensued and the poster was ordered to be removed. Very few copies with this poster were distributed making them extremely rare collectibles.

Inner sleeve: © Winston Smith/Fallout Productions.

On back cover:
Manufactured and distributed by:
Alternative Tentacles Records.
61-71 Collier Street
London N1 9BE
Made in England
©+℗ 1985 Alternative Tentacles.

On insert:
©&℗ Alternative Tentacles.
Alternative Tentacles Records Ltd.
61-71 Collier Street
London N1 9BE

On label:
℗ & © 1985 Alternative Tentacles Records
Manufactured and distributed by:
Alternative Tentacles Records Ltd.
61-71 Collier Street
London N1 9BE

Made in England.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Etched Runout Side A): Virus+45+UK+A A PORKY PRIMECUT ORLAKE THE FULL RICH FLAVOUR OF STARK REALITY
• Matrix / Runout (Etched Runout Side B): Virus+45+UK+B PORKY ORLAKE TO COPE IS TO COP OUT
• Label Code: LC 5661