The fine, frightful folks at Mondo have just revealed the amazing art for a series of four 7-inch vinyl releases featuring songs from Fred Dekker’s beloved 1987 cult hit THE MONSTER SQUAD and SHOCK has your first look at the “Wolfman” image, a typically pretty painting by revered artist (and all-around decent chap) Gary Pullin.
Feast your eyes on the nard-er-iffic art below:
From the official press release:
Ahead of the forthcoming full length soundtrack album later this fall, Mondo is pleased to release THE MONSTER SQUAD 7-inch single. This collectible release features the two pop songs from the classic monster mash (“Rock Until You Drop” by Michael Sembello, and “Monster Squad Rap” by The Monster Squad), and 4 different stunning covers by artists Jason Edmiston, Phantom City Creative, Randy Ortiz and ‘Ghoulish’ Gary Pullin.
“Dracula” will be available on Mondo’s website this May and “The Wolfman” will be available this weekend at Texas Frightmare, in Dallas, TX.
As part of Mondo’s ongoing commitment to supporting brick and mortar record stores all year round we are pleased to announce that The Monster Squad 7-inch single will have TWO exclusive covers for retail partners. “The Gillman” will be available exclusively to record stores in the United Kingdom and “Frankenstein’s Monster” will be available exclusively to record stores in the United States.
Here’s even more details about the releases:
The Monster Squad (Dracula) 7-Inch Single
Music by Michael Sembello / The Monster Squad
Artwork by Phantom City Creative
Pressed on White Vinyl with Red Splatter
Available on Mondotees.com this May!
The Monster Squad (The Wolfman) 7-Inch Single
Music by Michael Sembello / The Monster Squad
Artwork by Gary Pullin
Pressed on Bronze Vinyl with Brown Splatter
Premiering at Texas Frightmare Weekend in Dallas, TX, Available on Mondotees.com this May!
The Monster Squad (The Gillman) 7-Inch Single
Music by Michael Sembello / The Monster Squad
Artwork by Randy Ortiz
Pressed on Clear Vinyl with Green Splatter
Available exclusively at Record stores in the United Kingdom this May (check your local record store for details)
The Monster Squad (Frankenstein’s Monster) 7-Inch Single
Music by Michael Sembello / The Monster Squad
Artwork by Jason Edmiston
Pressed on Bone colored Vinyl with Purple splatter
Available exclusively at Record Stores in the United States this May (check your local record store for details)
While you wait to get your hairy palms on this creepy quartet, groove on the tune below…
