Alice Cooper Welcome to My Nightmare (Atlantic 75 Series) 45RPM (2 LP)

Tracking Angle Rated 10/10 Music, 11/10 Sound!
180g 45rpm Double LP!
Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare from Analogue Productions!
Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering!
Pressed at QRP and RTI!
Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
1975 was an outstanding year for superstar Alice Cooper with the release of his groundbreaking concept album "Welcome To My Nightmare". This album showcases the full range of Cooper's theatricality, his talent as a storyteller, and his ability to create a haunting horror and fantasy world.
Already the first notes of the title track "Welcome To My Nightmare" take the listener into a dark dream world. Cooper's signature blend of rock, glam and theatricality runs through the entire album. His sinister yet melodious vocals, combined with a multi-layered musical background, create an eerie and at the same time enchanting atmosphere. "Welcome To My Nightmare" features haunting orchestral arrangements, catchy hooklines, and powerful guitar riffs, making for a varied and captivating listening experience.
The vinyl cut for the double LP with 45 rpm on 180 gram vinyl was done by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
1975 was a banner year for superstar Alice Cooper with the release of the groundbreaking concept album Welcome to My Nightmare. This album showcases Cooper's theatricality, storytelling prowess, and ability to create an immersive world of horror and fantasy.
From the opening notes of the title track, "Welcome to My Nightmare," listeners are transported into a dark and twisted dreamscape. Cooper's signature blend of rock, glam, and theatricality shines throughout the album. His gritty yet melodic vocals, combined with a richly layered musical backdrop, create an atmosphere of eerie enchantment. The album's production incorporates haunting orchestral arrangements, catchy hooks, and powerful guitar riffs, crafting a sonically diverse and captivating listening experience.
Teaming up again with his longtime producer Bob Ezrin, the duo assembled some of the greatest music to go along with the David Winter produced film, and in doing so, created some of h is best known songs like the huge hit single "Only Women Bleed." This Top 5 single carried Welcome to My Nightmare into multiple platinum territory and forever etched the word superstar to the name of Alice Cooper.
All the hallmarks of a top-notch Analogue Productions reissue are here for you to savor: Mastered directly from the original master tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering and cut at 45 RPM. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings and RTI, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.
"Chris Bellman's magic touch on the original tapes revives Bob Ezrin's cinematic production style, Welcome To My Nightmare being a long-lasting testament. Finally, the Analogue Productions pressing enables listener to hear the album in a fitting style that matches the album's hype. Skeptics of the 11 for sound and 10 for music ratings—or of Alice Cooper's intrinsically musical value ought to consider checking out this one. The sound, at the very least, will grab your attention and how!" - Dylan Peggin, Tracking Angle, Music 10/10, Sound 11/10

Features:

• Atlantic 75 Series
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Double LP
• Mastered Directly from the Original Master Tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings and RTI
• Tip-On Old Style Gatefold Double Pocket Jacket with Film Lamination by Stoughton Printing

Selections:

Side A
1. Welcome To My Nightmare
2. Devil's Food
3. The Black Widow
Side B
1. Some Folks
2. Only Women Bleed
Side C
1. Department of Youth
2. Cold Ethyl
3. Years Ago
Side D
1. Steven
2. The Awakening
3. Escape