Poison - Open UP And Say...Ahh (1988, Vinyl LP) Capitol C1-48493
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Open Up and Say...Ahh! is the second studio album by the American glam metal band Poison, released on May 2, 1988, on Enigma/Capitol Records. The vinyl LP pressing you've specified with the catalog number C1-48493 is the original U.S. release.

Key Facts about the Album:

  • Release Date: May 2, 1988

  • Label: Enigma/Capitol Records

  • Catalog Number: C1-48493 (Original US vinyl LP)

  • Genre: Glam Metal, Hard Rock, Pop-Metal. The album is a quintessential example of the "hair metal" sound, characterized by catchy, party-oriented rock anthems and power ballads.

  • Production: Produced by Tom Werman, who also worked with Cheap Trick and Ted Nugent. Werman gave the band's sound a massive, polished, and radio-friendly sheen.

  • Commercial Success: Open Up and Say...Ahh! was a commercial juggernaut, selling over 5 million copies in the U.S. and reaching a peak of #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was a multi-platinum success that cemented Poison as one of the biggest bands of the late 1980s.

  • Singles and Videos: The album's success was driven by four hit singles and their iconic music videos, which were in heavy rotation on MTV:

    • "Nothin' but a Good Time": A classic party anthem and a staple of their live shows.

    • "Fallen Angel": A fan-favorite track with a memorable music video.

    • "Every Rose Has Its Thorn": A massive, #1 hit power ballad that became one of the defining songs of the era.

    • "Your Mama Don't Dance": A cover of the Loggins and Messina song.

Controversy:

The album's original cover art, featuring a demonic-looking woman with a very long tongue, was considered too provocative by many retailers. This led to a censored version of the cover being created, which is more common and features just the woman's eyes. The original, uncensored cover is a sought-after collectible.

Tracklist (Original 1988 Vinyl LP - Capitol C1-48493):

Side One:

  1. "Love on the Rocks"

  2. "Nothin' but a Good Time"

  3. "Back to the Rockin' Horse"

  4. "Good Love"

  5. "Tearin' Down the Walls"

Side Two:

  1. "Look But You Can't Touch"

  2. "Your Mama Don't Dance"

  3. "Bad to Be Good"

  4. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"

  5. "Fallen Angel"


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