Dead Kennedy's Frankenchrist Punk LP w Shrink, Sticker & H.R. Giger Poster 1st

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Up for auction is the hard to find first pressing of the classic 1985 Hardcore Punk LP "Frankenchrist" by The Dead Kennedy's on Alternative Tentacles Records # Virus 45. This is the first pressing with the original sticker on the shrink wrap, lyric inner sleeve, order form and the sought after poster by artist H.R. Giger. Due to the obscene nature of the poster (read about controversy below), I blurred out the image, but it is in excellent condition with no issues and measures 18" X 21 1/2". Visually graded using Goldmine standards, the vinyl rates a VG++ with beautiful shine and barely a hint of surface wear. The jacket rates a near mint with original shrink and sticker. A real beauty!!! Do Not Miss This One!!!! Low starting bid and no reserve.

Frankenchrist is the third album released by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys in 1985 on Alternative Tentacles.

The album is an example of the progressive, psychedelic side of the Kennedys' musical personality. The spaghetti western soundtrack influence is also noticeable in the horn parts and in East Bay Ray's atmospheric guitar work. Frankenchrist is noted for its relative lack of traditionally 'hardcore' material. Most of the songs are slower and longer than the majority of other Dead Kennedys songs. "M.T.V. ? Get off the Air" is notable for its pointed slam of the music establishment and "Stars and Stripes of Corruption" for its exegesis of Biafra's political philosophies.

The album was a subject of controversy because of a poster inserted in the original record sleeve. The poster, H. R. Giger's Landscape #XX, or Penis Landscape, was a painting depicting rows of penises and vulvas. The band vocalist was brought to trial for distributing harmful matter to minors, and though the case did not result in a conviction, Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles was driven almost to bankruptcy.

Only through the support of fans was the label able to stay alive. Biafra gained attention as a champion of free speech, and was subsequently one of the most active opponents of the Parents Music Resource Center. The cover itself depicts a Shriners parade.

Track listing

• All songs written by Dead Kennedys, all lyrics by Jello Biafra except when stated.

1. "Soup Is Good Food" – 4:18
2. "Hellnation" (lyrics by D.H. Peligro) – 2:22
3. "This Could Be Anywhere (This Could Be Everywhere)" – 5:24
4. "A Growing Boy Needs His Lunch" – 5:50
5. "Chicken Farm" – 5:06
6. "Jock-O-Rama (Invasion of the Beef Patrol)" – 4:06
7. "Goons of Hazzard" – 4:25
8. "M.T.V. - Get off the Air" – 3:37
9. "At My Job" (lyrics by East Bay Ray) – 3:41
10. "Stars and Stripes of Corruption" – 6:23

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