Death of A Bachelor, Panic! At The Disco - Coloured Vinyl

Sealed -Mint - Coloured Vinyl - Limited Edition - Reissue

Artist: Panic! At The Disco Title: Death of a Bachelor Album Type: Fifth Studio Album (First as a Solo Project) Original Release Date: January 15, 2016 (Digital/CD) | April 1, 2016 (Vinyl) Label: Fueled By Ramen / DCD2 (Catalog: 553138-1) Genre: Pop Rock / Power Pop / Jazz-Pop

Background & Production Death of a Bachelor marked a major turning point for Panic! At The Disco, serving as the first project where Brendon Urie was the sole remaining official member. Produced primarily by Jake Sinclair, the album was recorded at Urie’s home studio ("Urielectric") and various locations in Los Angeles. The production was famously influenced by Urie’s desire to mix the "crooner" spirit of Frank Sinatra with the theatrical rock of Queen and modern hip-hop production. It was a massive commercial success, becoming the band's first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a high-energy blend of brassy big-band arrangements, electronic beats, and power-pop hooks.

• Major Hits: Features the multi-platinum singles "Victorious," "Emperor's New Clothes," and the title track "Death of a Bachelor."

• Solo Performance: Brendon Urie played almost every instrument on the record, including all drums, guitars, and bass, with the exception of the live horn section.

• The Sinatra Influence: Tracks like "Impossible Year" and the title song showcase Urie’s vocal range and his "modern crooner" persona.

• Sampling: The track "Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time" is built around a prominent sample of The B-52's "Rock Lobster."

Original Pressing & Collector Notes The first vinyl pressing arrived a few months after the digital release and has since seen several high-demand variants.

• Identification: Original 2016 US pressings carry the Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 logos and catalog number 553138-1.

• Vinyl Quality: While visually striking, some collectors note that the heavy digital production of the album can lead to "inner groove distortion" on the title track (Side A, Track 6) on certain turntables.

• Coloured Variants: * Red (Translucent): The most common colored variant, often sold as a Target or retail exclusive.

  • Red & Black Swirl: A limited Hot Topic exclusive (1,500 copies) that is highly prized for its aesthetics.

  • Silver (25th Anniversary): A 2021 reissue for Fueled By Ramen's anniversary, now widely available.

• Packaging: Includes a standard single-pocket jacket and a double-sided printed insert with lyrics and credits.

• • Keywords: Panic! At The Disco, Death of a Bachelor, Brendon Urie, Fueled By Ramen, DCD2, 2016 Vinyl, Pop Rock, Victorious, Emperor's New Clothes, Coloured Vinyl.

  • Collection Ideas: 2010s Pop Rock, Modern Crooners, Solo Projects, Fueled By Ramen Essentials.

  • Related Artists: Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Twenty One Pilots, Weezer, The Young Veins.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve