Krank - Hideous (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Krank – Hideous is the debut album by American heavy metal band Krank (formed in 1982), released in 1986 on Metal Blade Records, in Europe as cat. no. RR 9674. It was recorded at The Warehouse in Philadelphia and produced by Obie O'Brien with the band; all songs were written by Krank. The album closes with the title track "Hideous (Heavy Metal Havoc)". This copy is the 1986 European original pressing with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metal Blade Records RR 9674
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (bent corner, wear on top spine)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Power
2. 'Til Hell Freezes Over
3. Evil
4. Nasty Habits
5. Rock The House

Side B

1. Rented Heat
2. Head Like A Rock
3. No More Lies
4. Don't F*** With Me
5. Hideous (Heavy Metal Havoc)

Personnel

Krank: Frank Tyson (vocals), Mike Force (lead guitar, backing vocals), Kevin Mercer (bass, backing vocals), Jack Hamer (drums, backing vocals). Produced by Obie O'Brien and Krank.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1986 European first issue on Metal Blade (RR 9674), cut at Holland Cutting. A CD reissue with a bonus track only followed in 2009.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light signs of use, overall in good shape. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Krank records?
At the moment this is our only Krank record. More titles are in our Metal collection.