SEALED Poison Open Up And Say ...Ahh Original LP Vinyl Record 1988 Hard Rock

$

65

FACTORY SEALED SINCE 1988!!!


ARTIST: Poison
TITLE: Open Up And Say ...Ahh!
LABEL: Capitol Records ‎– C1-48493, Enigma Records (3) ‎– C1-48493
RECORD GRADE: MINT (SEALED!)
SLEEVE GRADE: NM
NOTES: 1988 censored version

____
All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience. 

Poison - Open Up and Say... Ahh!
Open Up and Say... Ahh! is the quintessential glam metal album by American rock band Poison, released in 1988. This album solidified Poison's status as one of the most successful and recognizable acts of the hair metal era, defining the genre's aesthetic and sound for millions. Produced by Bruce Fairbairn, the album is a high-energy collection of anthemic hard rock, power ballads, and party anthems characterized by catchy guitar riffs, singalong choruses, and Brett Michaels' distinctive, raspy vocals. It perfectly captured the exuberant, feel-good vibe of late-80s rock, becoming a multi-platinum blockbuster.
The album's success was fueled by several massive hit singles and accompanying iconic music videos that received heavy rotation on MTV. Tracks like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" (a power ballad that topped the Billboard Hot 100), "Nothin' but a Good Time" (a quintessential party rock anthem), "Fallen Angel," and "Your Mama Don't Dance" (a Loggins and Messina cover) showcased the band's versatility. Open Up and Say... Ahh! became a cultural phenomenon, epitomizing the excess, fashion, and attitude of the MTV-driven rock scene of the late 1980s, making Poison synonymous with the era's flamboyant rock spectacle.
Beyond its commercial appeal, the album cemented Poison's visual identity, replete with big hair, makeup, flashy stage costumes, and an overall rebellious yet approachable image. While often criticized for their perceived lack of musical depth by some critics, their undeniable charisma, catchy songwriting, and ability to connect with a mass audience made them one of the decade's most popular bands. Open Up and Say... Ahh! remains a definitive album of the glam metal genre, a nostalgic touchstone for fans of 80s rock, and a testament to Poison's enduring legacy as rock and roll showmen.
50 Similar Artists (Glam Metal / Hair Metal / 80s Hard Rock Bands):
Bon Jovi: (e.g., Slippery When Wet, New Jersey) - Huge anthems, pop-rock appeal.
Mötley Crüe: (e.g., Shout at the Devil, Dr. Feelgood) - Darker, wilder side of glam.
Def Leppard: (e.g., Pyromania, Hysteria) - Polished production, huge hooks.
Guns N' Roses: (e.g., Appetite for Destruction) - Rawer, bluesier edge, still part of the scene.
Whitesnake: (e.g., Whitesnake 1987) - Blues-rock roots, massive 80s hits.
Warrant: (e.g., Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, Cherry Pie) - Party rock, power ballads.
Quiet Riot: (e.g., Metal Health) - Early 80s breakthrough.
Twisted Sister: (e.g., Stay Hungry) - Anthem-oriented, theatrical.
Ratt: (e.g., Out of the Cellar) - Catchy riffs, dual guitars.
Dokken: (e.g., Under Lock and Key, Back for the Attack) - Melodic, strong vocals.
Skid Row: (e.g., Skid Row, Slave to the Grind) - More aggressive, still glam.
Cinderella: (e.g., Night Songs, Long Cold Winter) - Blues-rock influence, big ballads.
Great White: (e.g., Once Bitten..., ...Twice Shy) - Bluesy hard rock.
L.A. Guns: (e.g., L.A. Guns, Cocked & Loaded) - Sleazier, street-level glam.
Dangerous Toys: (e.g., Dangerous Toys) - Southern rock influence with glam.
FireHouse: (e.g., FireHouse) - Power ballad kings.
Trixter: (e.g., Trixter) - Pop-oriented glam.
Britny Fox: (e.g., Britny Fox) - High-pitched vocals, party rock.
Faster Pussycat: (e.g., Faster Pussycat) - Sleazy, rock 'n' roll.
Pretty Boy Floyd: (e.g., Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz) - Image-heavy, lighter sound.
Kix: (e.g., Blow My Fuse) - Energetic, good-time rock.
Extreme: (e.g., Pornograffitti) - More musical prowess, still part of the scene.
Mr. Big: (e.g., Lean into It) - Supergroup, shredding.
Tesla: (e.g., Mechanical Resonance, The Great Radio Controversy) - Blues-rock, less glam image.
W.A.S.P.: (e.g., W.A.S.P.) - More shock rock, still image-driven.
Stryper: (e.g., To Hell with the Devil) - Christian glam metal.
Slaughter: (e.g., Stick It to Ya) - Anthemic, strong vocals.
Vixen: (e.g., Vixen) - All-female hard rock band.
White Lion: (e.g., Pride) - Melodic, strong guitar work.
Y&T: (e.g., Mean Streak) - Older band that adapted to the sound.
Autograph: (e.g., Sign in Please) - Catchy, keyboard-driven.
Nelson: (e.g., After the Rain) - More pop-oriented, late glam.
Bad English: (e.g., Bad English) - Supergroup, big ballads.
Journey: (e.g., Escape, Frontiers) - More AOR, but huge power ballads influenced glam.
Foreigner: (e.g., 4, Agent Provocateur) - Classic rock with big ballads.
Defiance: (e.g., Product of Society) - Thrash, but a more accessible sound for some.
Megadeth: (e.g., Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?) - Thrash, but often toured with glam bands.
Metallica: (e.g., Master of Puppets) - Thrash, but part of the broader 80s metal explosion.
Iron Maiden: (e.g., The Number of the Beast) - New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Judas Priest: (e.g., British Steel) - Classic heavy metal.
AC/DC: (e.g., Back in Black) - Hard rock, bluesy roots.
Aerosmith: (e.g., Permanent Vacation, Pump) - Rejuvenated in the 80s with a cleaner sound.
Van Halen: (e.g., 1984) - Flashy guitar, party rock.
Ozzy Osbourne: (e.g., Blizzard of Ozz) - Solo career, still a major force.
Motörhead: (e.g., Ace of Spades) - Raw, gritty rock and roll.
Sammy Hagar (solo): (e.g., I Can't Drive 55) - High-energy hard rock.
Bonfire: (e.g., Fire Works) - German glam metal.
Europe: (e.g., The Final Countdown) - Swedish hard rock with huge anthems.
Skid Row (late 70s/early 80s Irish band): Not the US band, but a classic rock reference.
The Quireboys: (e.g., A Bit of What You Fancy) - British rock with a more Stones-y, pub-rock vibe, but contemporary to the tail end of glam.