WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+ for Sale

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WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+ For Sale

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WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+:
$57.00

WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+

Item Specifics

Artist: W.A.S.P.
Title: W.A.S.P. (Self-Titled Debut Album Featuring \"I Wanna Be Somebody\" & \"L.O.V.E. Machine\")
Label: Capitol Records / Sanctuary Productions
Catalog Number: ST-12343 / ST 1-12343 / ST 2-12343
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Release Year: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Shock Rock, Glam Metal
Features: US Original 1984 1st Pressing, Custom Red \"Circular Saw Blade\" Center Labels, Early ST-1-12343-Z5 Matrix Lacquer, Co-Produced by Blackie Lawless & Mike Varney (Shrapnel Records), Includes Original Custom Printed Lyric & Photo Inner Sleeve (OIS)

Description

Vintage Original 1984 Capitol Records Heavy Metal Landmark LP (US 1st Pressing ST-12343 / Custom Saw Blade Labels / Produced by Blackie Lawless & Mike Varney / Complete with Lyric Inner Sleeve)

Authentic vintage original 1984 US Capitol Records first pressing vinyl LP of the iconic, Gold-certified shock rock and heavy metal debut masterpiece \"W.A.S.P.\" by W.A.S.P. (ST-12343).

Musical, Creative & Production Highlights:

Historic 1980s Heavy Metal Debut: The explosive full-length debut that defined 1980s shock rock, featuring the classic lineup: Blackie Lawless (lead vocals, bass), Chris Holmes (lead & rhythm guitar), Randy Piper (lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Tony Richards (drums, backing vocals).
Produced by Blackie Lawless & Mike Varney: Co-produced alongside Shrapnel Records founder Mike Varney, delivering raw analog guitar crunch, blistering solos, thunderous drums, and Blackie\'s searing vocals.
Original 1st Pressing \"Saw Blade\" Center Labels: Features the iconic custom red circular saw blade (\"buzzsaw\") Capitol labels created exclusively for this debut release.
Loaded with Timeless Heavy Metal Anthems:
- \"I Wanna Be Somebody\" (3:42) — immortal heavy metal anthem (ranked among VH1\'s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs).
Packaging & Completeness: Housed in its authentic full-color picture jacket featuring the iconic blood & bone altar photography, complete with the original full-color printed lyric and photo inner sleeve.

Technical Data

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): ST-1-12343-Z5
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): ST-2-12343-...
Producers: Blackie Lawless and Mike Varney
Recording Studio: Pasha Music House, Hollywood, CA
Record Label: Capitol Records, Inc. / A Subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc.
Format: 12\" Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

Condition ReportPlease inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic and physical condition of the vinyl, deadwax markings, sawblade center labels, original printed inner sleeve, and outer picture jacket.What you see pictured is the exact item you will receive.

SIDE 1 (ST-12343 / ST 1-12343 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

I Wanna Be Somebody (B. Lawless) — 3:42
The Flame (B. Lawless, C. Holmes, J. Marquez, J. Marquez) — 3:40
B.A.D. (B. Lawless) — 3:56
School Daze (B. Lawless) — 3:35

SIDE 2 (ST-12343 / ST 2-12343 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

On Your Knees (B. Lawless) — 3:48
The Torture Never Stops (B. Lawless) — 3:55

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WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+ For Sale

WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+: $57.00

WASP Self Titled Debut LP 1984 Capitol ST-12343 1st Sawblade I Wanna Be OIS VG+:
$57.00