Frankie Stein And His Ghouls LP Vinyl Record Shock Terror Fear Power Records 339

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Cover has major wear. Record marked at shown.

Passed play testing in 2021.

*Shock! Terror! Fear!* is a 1965 novelty record by Frankie Stein and His Ghouls, a fictional band of monsters. The album features a mix of surf, rock and roll, and novelty songs with a horror theme. The album cover features a drawing of Frankie Stein, a Frankenstein-like monster, surrounded by his ghoulish friends.

The album was released by Power Records, a subsidiary of Peter Pan Records. It is considered to be a cult classic among fans of novelty records and horror music. The album was recently reissued by Real Gone Music in a limited edition clear vinyl pressing with red, green, and purple swirls.

The album is a fun and campy take on the horror genre. The songs are catchy and the lyrics are full of puns and double entendres. The album is sure to put a smile on the face of any fan of novelty records, horror music, or just plain weird stuff.

The album is a significant artifact of the 1960s novelty record scene. It is a unique and unforgettable album that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.

Here are some additional details about the album:

* The album was produced by Stan Ricker, who also produced other novelty records by Power Records, such as The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale's *Batman and Robin* (1966) and The Archies' *Jingle Jangle Jungle* (1965).

* The songs on the album were written by a variety of songwriters, including Stan Ricker, Alvy Kahn, and Artie Resnick.

* The album cover was designed by Ed Kramer, who also designed the covers of other Power Records albums, such as The Archies' *Sugar, Sugar* (1969) and The Monkees' *Head* (1968).

* The album was recorded at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles.

* The album was released in mono and stereo versions.

* The album was a commercial success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.

* The album has been praised by critics for its catchy songs and fun and campy take on the horror genre.

* The album has been cited as an influence by a number of artists, including They Might Be Giants, The Cramps, and The Misfits.