Alice Cooper : Killer and Schools Out : Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Sets : Detailed Reviews
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Alice Cooper : Killer and Schools Out : Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Sets : detailed Reviews
Alice Cooper is still force to be reckoned with, but back in the early 70s he released four consecutive platinum albums and five Top 40 hits, including classics like “I’m Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and “Elected.”
This video looks at 'Killer' (1971) and 'School’s Out' (1972) both newly remastered with, rare recordings, and previously unreleased live performances.
'Killer,' the fourth studio album recorded by the founding quintet of Alice Cooper, was released in 1971. Produced by Bob Ezrin, who was at the helm of all four of Alice Cooper’s platinum albums from the 1970s, 'Killer' includes the singles “Under My Wheels” and “Be My Lover,” along with “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,” “Desperado,” and the prog-rock-inspired epic “Halo Of Flies.” The Deluxe Edition introduces a newly remastered version of the original release, bonus material featuring alternate takes, and an unreleased live recording of the band’s performance at Mar Y Sol Pop Festival in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1972.
'School’s Out' (Deluxe Edition) The Deluxe Edition contains rarities like the single versions of “School’s Out” and “Gutter Cat vs. The Jets,” two previously unreleased tracks, and a recording of Alice Cooper’s concert in Miami on May 27, 1972.
The vinyl versions for both Deluxe Editions recreate the original album sleeves down to the smallest detail. For 'Killer,' that means a gatefold sleeve that opens to reveal a detachable 1972 calendar with a photo of Cooper in the gallows. The cover of 'School’s Out' looks like a wooden school desk and opens to reveal the LP wrapped in a pair of panties. The band stopped including the underwear following a controversy as to whether or not they were flammable. Thankfully, the lacy unmentionables in the new Deluxe Edition are not a fire hazard.
Both sets come with booklets that include track-by-track commentary by band members and former Creem Magazine editor Jaan Uhelszki, plus liner notes by Bill Holdship, also a former Creem Magazine editor. In 'Killer' (Deluxe Edition), Holdship writes: “Listening to Killer again after all these years to write these notes was rewarding because, like The Beatles and Elvis, it’s gratifying to realize I ended up ‘wasting’ my life on something that, even in retrospect, really was that great. Fifty years later, Killer remains a perfect - perfect! - rock ’n’ roll record.”
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I was introduced to Alice Cooper by my best friend in HS. We jammed to Killer on an 8-Track as we cruised around at night. Killer is my favorite AC release. The Killer concert I saw in 1972 was one of best concerts I ever saw, by anyone, in the 1970s, and beyond...
Thank you for watching and sharing your introduction to Alice Cooper - Phil
The calender was attached, perforated, you tore it off. I did. My mom freaked out.
My first album was Killer in 1972,What an impact on a 10 year old kid
👍🤘🤘
Thank you for watching - Phil
We are the same age. I still have my original. What an impact indeed. Classic.
I really appreciate the people who have preserved all these live recordings from classic rock acts from decades ago. A good example was the Black Sabbath live recording that you previewed a few days ago. Such people are our unsung heroes.
Thank you for watching - I agree - Phil:)
Love those two albums and so happy they have finally been remastered, although I am getting the CD versions of them.
Hi Larry, I am sure the CD sets are also very good. The live material is excellent 👍 Thank you for watching - Phil :)
Just think of all the pops and clicks you won’t be listening to. Vinyl is nothing more than a trend. Countless experts and the majority of peoples ears have proven it over and over.
@@donsherry9168 there are none on my copies. I support CD and vinyl and this channel is for music who love both - Phil
The calendar wasn't given away. It was a part of the albums cover. The gatefold opened and the calendar folded out on the left side. It was attached to the cover and could be seperated if one wanted.
Killer is one of my all time favorite albums. I have the original pressing of the vinyl that I bought new as a kid. That poster was inside I believe. Of course I have a cd version. It’s a truly amazing artifact of 70’s glam rock. Cheers from The Captain
Hi Captain! Thank you for watching and sharing your memories - Phil :)
@@NowSpinningMagazine Your welcome good sir! 👍
I bought KILLER in 1972...after SCHOOL'S OUT. The poster was detachable from the cover. Kachina is the snake...back cover of the band is cool.
@@jazzpunk Yes that’s right thanks for refreshing my memory
@@jogischulz2576 Cheers Jogi. Also check out the third and final Captain Beyond album “Dawn Explosion “ it’s a stunning album also. The debut is IMO the birth of prog/metal a true masterpiece.
Yes, School's Out is Killer 😂. I remember to this day our class had a Christmas party in our biology classroom and that year's number one belted out on the stereo as we packed up for Christmas, brilliant.
Thank you for watching - such great memories! Phil :)
Hi I tuned in to your review having just bought the School's Out triple. Killer was my second ever LP. Amusingly this was a birthday present from my uncle who was a vicar. We went to the record shop and he said 'choose a record'. He paid for Killer wearing his dog collar. Alice was at the time banned from the UK on moral grounds! Regarding the packaging the calendar with Killer was part of the cover itself and was on the reverse of the back cover and folded up so you had the band pic on the reverse of the sleeve twice. Once on the back of the tear-off calendar in green light and then on the 'actual' cover in red light. Mine is 1972 and intact. The strange shapes on the back of School's Out were actually fold-out flaps that slotted together to form the legs of the desk. I have an original UK pressing of it that I bought off a school friend whose copy we listened to loads. The knickers I remember he had and they were plain I recall not patterned but I may be wrong there. Anyway what does the new 'remastered' School's Out sound like when compared to a good condition first pressing. Well as with all analogue LPs of the early 70s there is no contest at all! The sound on the original blows this re-release (sloppily remastered from secondhand digital files at low bit rate) completely away. Dennis Dunaway's bass on the original is rich and deep, the soundstage and definition is superb. On the new release the bass is barely there and the whole thing sounds like it's in a cardboard box. This is as played on some decent hi-fi off a Rega Planar 6 btw but you'll notice the difference on anything. Worth having though for the concert recordings alone but get yourself an early press in VG+ even if the cover is bashed and hear this as it should be heard. Same for Killer. You should be able to get these for way way less than £90.
Hi Tim, thank you for watching and taking the time to write such an informative comment. I will indeed see if I can get original copies to compare. I only have the CD versions apart from these new vinyl editions. Phil
My favourite is schools out
I like the book style sleeve
Much better then the trifold sleeves in my opinion
Would've been nice if they put some pics and ads/reviews/news clippings etc about the album inside that huge trifold cover. It's just pure writing about the songs. I enjoy info but let's add a bit of excitement to it, geez...
unlike the original sleeve of Schools out, this has no fold out desk legs.... do I want blood? hahaha ... lovely collection though. Thanks, Phil
I guess some fans will! I never had the original so I did not know about the fold out legs! Thank you for watching - Phil
My two fav Alice Cooper releases, Killer being my favorite. AC was putting out the best hard rock/concept releases of their time IMHO. Love BDB too. Just sayin
Thank you for watching - Phil
I grew up on Cooper, Schools out album, IS THE ALBUM
Definitely going to get these.I was fortunate to see them in 1973
Thank you for watching - Phil :)
the first cd I bought was Alice Cooper's killer in the 90s, I still have it, really great music
Thank you for watching - Phil
Hi Phil! This is a great album!
Another good review, When I bought it in the states way back when in Jr High (W.B. Green Label) The 1972 calendar was attached to the L.P., but had a perforation to tear from L..P. and put on your wall. My mom seen it hanging in my bedroom and asked what the hell was wrong with me! Once again good review, and greetings from Chicago.
Thank you for watching and sharing your memories! Phil :)
You’ve sold me on these, Phil, so thanks a lot! 😂😂
Killer one of the best albums for the time still sounds fresh
Pre-ordered both. Really looking forward to them an d your review. Best Bjorn
You are going to love them. I see a lot of badly executed vinyl releases but these are exceptional. Phil :)
My first album was 'Schools Out' with the panties. Remember being a little dissapointed with it as nothing else was as rocking as the single. I was really into Glam at the time. Sort of ended it there until a freind loand me 'Killer' and was totally blown away with it ! Strange thing is 'Schools Out' has become my favourite ACG album over the years. Just saw an old clip from an interview with the band from 1973 when they where asked what is the best song they had written and Alice & Michael said 'My Stars'. I know Glen Buxton said 'Blue Turk' was his favourite ACG song. I 'm tempted to buy the vinyl after watching this review !
Thank you for watching - Phil
Awesome review on Two Legendary classics Phil from top to Bottom. Huge Alice cooper Fan and seen him several times in concert what a performer! These are definitely pick ups after seeing your review for me!! I absolutely agree with you Killer one of the best!
Thank you for watching - Phil
Hi Phil.
Love the video.
These look like real quality releases.
My first 7 inch single was 'School's Out'.
Hi Rob, they are! What a wonderful first single to buy as well - Phil
Still have Halo of flies on single ....somewhere.
Did you see the fold-out legs on the back of the album so that you can set up a desk. I didn't know it was there for years.
I’ll have another look but I imagine this 3LP set would be to heavy!
@@NowSpinningMagazine - I wouldn't suggest actually folding them out, but just to know that they are there. I think I saw them when you briefly showed the back cover.
Great review Phil. I still have my original two. AfterI saw him on Top of the Pops I had to get everything by him. All the best.
Thank you 🙏
Did they offer different colours. Here in the UK the panties on the original were definitely white.
@@iansmithpersonal I think mine were white Ian.
Good review Phil. I have the original vinyl but i ordered the CD which does include the full concert and includes a few demo/alternative tracks like the vinyls.
But after your review i may get the vinyls again. Killer is an amazing album.
Thank you for watching. Totally understand, there are some albums and bands where getting both formats seems the most sensible thing to do! Phil
Great review!
Thank you 🙏
Nice review. These do look amazing, but you need to have a "super deluxe" wallet to purchase them. 😄
Thank you for watching - they are expensive but quite elaborate packages. The CD versions are a lot cheaper. Phil
Nice review Phil, thank you and all the best.
Thank you 🙏
I guess all the extra stuff is nice but Im perfectly happy with my original pressings and they were a lot cheaper too 👍
Alice Cooper & the label did it right this time. The "panties" in Schools Out is made with actual clothing material not paper like the original. It will last longer & be helpful with future resale. The original paper version tore easily & usually tossed away.
Thank you for watching, I did not know that ! Phil :)
They look great thanks for the review Phil
Thank you 🙏
Well done - thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Hi Phil, superbes édition, ça me donnerait envie de. Reacheter des vinyls😊
I've heard, that the Calender was in the original release as well. I wish they'll do "Love it to Death" as well. And a couple of nice re-issues of the first two Albums. I have the first five in a little Box with each Album in a little Cardbox Sleeve. I'd upgrade (and will with these two). CD-Versions for me.
Thank you for watching - Phil
Nice review Phil, I'm sorely tempted after this to get the vinyl versions! We'll see how that pans out, Killer is my fave as it was my entry point then I went back to Love It To Death, I was16 when it came out so at 17 when Schools Out appeared it seemed appropriate, I'm off to Rob a bank, keep Rocking!
Hi Chris, I am deeply cynical when it comes to the high price of vinyl reissues. These are not cheap but they feel worth it. The sound is pristine and the clever designs and added info make you feel like you have a deluxe item. The live concerts are great as well and could easily have been official releases. The CD versions are well priced as well so fans have a choice on what to go for. Phil
Great review! I love this Album, remember playing the LP to death in the 70’s and also nice to have the 7” single version of Schools out included which I prefer, the new Deluxe release mastering is incredibly good and knocks the 2009 Audio Fidelity re-master and original Warner mastering clean out the water! it has never sounded so good. Does the new Deluxe LP have the fold out desk legs which makes it into an actual desk like the original LP as well?
Hi Treve, the fold out desk legs are missing but I think it is because this 3LP set would be too heavy for that to work! Phil
Thanks for your review. Too bad Killer doesn’t have the book style cover that Schools Out has. Getting both anyway!
Thank you for watching - Phil
Does the back cover of School's Out fold out to make the desk stand up?
No unfortunately that element has not been replicated but this item is a lot heavier! Phil
Not quite true to say the back of "Schools Out" is the same as the original. The original had legs that folded out so you could actually stand it up like a model desk with legs and an opening lid. I wonder why they changed the panties from paper to plastic? Interesting that "Killer" has poly-lined sleeves because USA reviews published today are complaining that they are paper sleeves and discs are (a) warped and (b) full of dust. I think I'm going to hold off on these. At this price point I'd have expected 180gm vinyl
Hi Ian, thank you for watching and the extra info about the back cover of Schools Out. The Panties were changed apparently due to being inflamable! Phil
...still have my original LP from August 1972. Pink panties still inside. Framed in my music room.
My favourite AC Group album & the best sounding to my ears.
These look great! I have Schools out but need Killers. Do we know if these are pressed from the original analog sources? Because not all represses are created equal these days. Thanks for your reviews.
I don’t know, they were both remastered by Dan Hersch and Bill Inglot at D2 Mastering
You didn't open the desk legs on the back of Schools Out.. or did I miss it ,.?
They are not there, this is a very heavy item, I imagine it would collapse! Phil
@@NowSpinningMagazine really? Ah man! ' legs open at own risk' warning would have sufficed . Actually that sounds wrong ! I have a 1972 copy of Killer with the1973 calendar still attached. Thanks for the video🙂
I got recently killer brand new from a record store for 20€, thank god it was pretty easy to find many stores had it available gets reissues constantly same with welcome to my nightmare. Too bad I can’t find raise your fist and yell
a lot of them where new released on coloured vinyl ( killer in red vinyl ). Billion dollar babies ( not seen ) , neither Muscle of love .
Who was the engineer, that remastered the CD'S and Vinyl? Please tell me it's "not" Andy Pearce.
Hi Stephen, thank you for watching. Remastering by Dan Hersch and Bill Inglot at D2 Mastering. Live tracks all mixed from the multi tracks by Brian Kehew.
@@NowSpinningMagazine Thank God Almighty Andy Pearce didn't ruin another remaster. I really appreciate you letting me know.
ALL I've heard is Surface marks & Paper dust on them / Not very good for price
Hi David, thank you for watching. I am very particular about that and Now Spinning Magazine has a campaign going for polylined inner sleeves and I always point out paper dust and surface marks . All I can say is I have not cleaned these discs before reviewing but they were perfect. Mine came in polylined sleeves, no marks or paper dust at all. Phil
way over-priced, yes the covers are great but charging £80 for 3 LPs & a pair of panties. No thanks. New vinyl today just isn't worth the expense anymore. They are killing the market
Personal choice Neil, there is the CD version for those who do not want the vinyl version. Thank you for watching - Phil
Ordered them . And now wait if we finally get a new Billion Dollar Babies , because that one is nowhere to be found . Killer & School can still be bought in coloured vinyl & remastered. Would be a major faillure if Billion does not get a 50th ann version.
Thank you for watching, I hope so as well! Phil
Well , finally the Billion or better Trillion in the house . Waiting for that one since 2012.
The negative of all of them : the sleeves are not anti-static and just plain paper which is not acceptable in my opinion , so already changed that with Envly.
Ah , yes , the baby on the sleeve is just a sticker and not embossed as the original was . Why not ? as the rest of the sleeve is embossed.