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THE STOOGES – ” Fun House ” 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Posted: April 21, 2020 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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From the first hit to the last breath, where the design and the aesthetic are so in focus to both reality and the magic that is the essence of true creative vision, “Fun House” was the blueprint, the template for what I wanted in Rock n Roll: direct action rhythm where the bass and drums are informed by Urban Blues swing, fire-in-the-hole guitar shred that is way too cool to show off, and a singer who is In the moment alive with all the love, rage, guts and glory that his sonic prayers could beseech. Speaking for anyone who was saved by punk-noise-art-hardcore-psyche-folk-no wave foreverness – Fun House is where it begins, where we all come out to play. – Thurston Moore

Fun House is the raw and beautiful truth, it is beyond categorization, and I’ll be listening to it for the rest of my life. – Flea

“Down On The Street” taught me everything I needed to know about groove to this day.
“T.V. Eye” taught me all I needed to know about how to play a guitar.
“Dirt” killed me… the slow drudge and discord.
“Loose,”, “1970,” “Fun House,” and “L.A. Blues” remain pure motherfucking classics on how rock n’ roll should be done. Period.
This is THE record to have, if you know what the fuck is up. – Duff McKagan

We could go on and on with the famous fan quotes but let’s get to the nitty-gritty because by the time you get to the end of reading this, this f!#@ing boxed set may very well be sold out. This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Stooges’ iconic Fun House record and we’re bringing you an extremely limited, numbered compendium on a whopping 15 LPs. Featured are a newly remastered 2-LP 45 RPM (for highest audio quality) version of the album, the vinyl debut of The Complete Funhouse Sessions, and Have Some Fun: LIVE AT UNGANO’S, a recording of The Stooges performing live in New York City in August 1970, just as Fun House was released.

Rounding out the music in this deluxe set are two mixes of the single “Down On The Street”/“I Feel Alright.” The first is the “Mono Single Edit” released in France, and the other is the unique “Single Mix” that was unreleased until the original 1999 boxed set. Each one is pressed on 7-inch vinyl and presented in a sleeve with reproduction artwork.

Beyond the music, the collection also includes a 28-page booklet with rare photos and extensive liner notes, featuring an essay by Henry Rollins and testimonials penned by an extensive list of rock ‘n’ roll luminaries including Flea, Joan Jett, Shirley Manson, Duff McKagan, Thurston Moore, Tom Morello, Karen O, Mike Watt, and Steven Van Zandt, among others, plus posters, prints, a slipmat, and a 45 adapter.

Exclusive to Rhino.com, “FUN HOUSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION VINYL BOXED SET” is set for a July 17th release

The Set Contains:

  • 15 X 180-gram Black Vinyl LPs
    • 45 RPM Version Of The Album On 2-LP With 4th Side Etching
    • The Complete Fun House Sessions
    • Have Some Fun: Live At Ungano’s
  • 2 Replica Black 7” Vinyl Singles
    • “Down On The Street” (Mono Single Edit)/ “I Feel Alright” (Mono Single Edit) [French Picture Sleeve]
    • “Down On The Street” (Single Mix)/ “I Feel Alright” (Single Mix)
  • 28-Page Book With Rare Photos And An Extensive Essay By Henry Rollins
  • Ephemera Including 2 24″x12″ Posters, 2 12″x12″ Prints, A Slipmat, And A 45-Adapter
  • Gold-foil Stamped Numbering

Strictly Limited, Numbered Edition Of 1970.

The STOOGES – ” Have Some Fun Live At Ungano’s ” August 17th, 1970

Posted: August 17, 2017 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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In the summer of 1970, after a shambolic set at the Goose Lake Rock Festival in their native Michigan, The Stooges put together a new lineup as they prepared to hit the road in support of their second album, “Funhouse” Zeke Zettner, previously part of The Stooges road crew, became their new bassist, and second guitarist Bill Cheatham was brought aboard to reinforce the primal guitar work of Ron Asheton. With vocalist Iggy Pop, drummer Scott Asheton , and sax player Steve MacKay joining the new recruits, the band headed to New York City for a three-night stand at Ungano’s, a rock club in Manhattan. Danny Fields the legendary behind-the-scenes figure who signed the band to Elektra Records, brought a portable tape recorder to the show on August 17th, 1970, and “Have Some Fun, Live At Ungano’s is a suitably raw document of The Stooges in full flight. Sounding taut and feral, the band rips through six songs from the “Funhouse” album before bringing the set to an explosive conclusion with the spontaneous “Have Some Fun”/”My Dream Is Dead.” is one of the few live recordings documenting The Stooges during the period when Ron Asheton was lead guitarist. While the fidelity leaves something to be desired, the force and intensity of the performance make this a must for anyone wanting to hear The Stooges when they were the most dangerous band in rock.

Exclusive release from 2015.
Black/white splatter vinyl with poster insert.
7500 pressed.
Recorded live on 18th August, 1970

Tracklist

A1 Going To Ungano’s
A2 Loose
A3 Down On The Street
A4 T.V. Eye
A5 Dirt
B1 1970
B2 Fun House
B3 Have Some Fun / My Dream Is Dead