Alex Chilton - High Priest (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1987)

Alex Chilton – High Priest came out in 1987 – a solo album by the legendary frontman of The Box Tops and Big Star. Loose, spontaneous and full of fun: garage rock, R&B and pop, originals alongside covers like “Volare” and “Raunchy”.

On offer is the 1987 French original pressing on New Rose Records (ROSE 130) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: New Rose Records – ROSE 130
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: FR Original
• Country: France
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Rock, Garage Rock – more in Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (minimal tear on the back of the sleeve)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Take It Off (2:51)
2. Let Me Get Close To You (2:37)
3. Dalai Lama (5:21)
4. Volare (2:58)
5. Thing For You (3:14)
6. Forbidden Love (2:42)

Side B

1. Make A Little Love (3:27)
2. Trouble Don't Last (3:14)
3. Don't Be A Drag (3:26)
4. Nobody's Fool (3:09)
5. Come By Here (3:38)
6. Raunchy (2:11)

Personnel

Alex Chilton (Guitar, Vocals), René Coman (Bass, Guitar), Doug Garrison (Drums), Fred Ford (Baritone Saxophone).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1987 French original pressing on New Rose Records in a gatefold sleeve.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Take It Off”, “Dalai Lama”, “Volare”, “Thing For You” and “Raunchy”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.