{"product_id":"schools-out-alice-cooper-1","title":"Schools Out, Alice Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note - No Panties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide 1 - Very Good Only \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide 2 - Very Good Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ertist:\u003c\/b\u003e Alice Cooper \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e School’s Out \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifth Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e June 13, 1972 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Warner Bros. Records (Catalog: BS 2623) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard Rock \/ Shock Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eSchool’s Out\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive \"coming of age\" rock record that transformed the Alice Cooper Group from underground curiosities into global icons. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the album moved away from the raw garage sound of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"244\"\u003eKiller\u003c\/i\u003e toward a more cinematic, theatrical production. The title track became an eternal anthem for the end of the school year, famously peaking at #1 in the UK and #7 in the US. The recording sessions involved high-concept arrangements, including a children’s choir and orchestral flourishes that hinted at the band's burgeoning \"Shock Rock\" spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a conceptual masterpiece themed around the rebellious energy and nostalgia of school life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMajor Hits:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the legendary title track \"School's Out\" and the West Side Story-influenced \"Gutter Cat vs. The Jets.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre-Bending:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the jazz-inflected \"Blue Turk\" and the cinematic instrumental closer \"Grande Finale.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThematic Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \"Alma Mater\" offer a surprisingly somber, sentimental look at leaving the past behind, contrasting the aggression of \"Public Animal #9.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The original 1972 pressing is one of the most famous examples of gimmick packaging in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Desk Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e The original cover was die-cut to fold out into a 3D school desk, complete with wooden legs that could be unfolded to make the record \"stand up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Panties:\u003c\/b\u003e Initial copies (approx. first 250,000) featured the vinyl wrapped in a pair of disposable paper panties (available in white, pink, yellow, or blue) instead of a standard paper sleeve. These were famously recalled by the FTC after being deemed a fire hazard, making copies with original panties highly valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the green Warner Bros. label. Early pressings often omit the tracklist on the back cover (as it was \"hidden\" inside the desk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecent Reissues:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2023, Rhino released a 50th Anniversary 3LP Deluxe Edition which recreates the desk sleeve and includes \"non-flammable\" replica panties along with a live 1972 Miami concert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Alice Cooper, School's Out, Original Pressing, 1972 Vinyl, Desk Cover, Panties Sleeve, Hard Rock, Shock Rock, Warner Bros BS 2623, Bob Ezrin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic Rock Grails, Gimmick Packaging, 70s Hard Rock, Banned \u0026amp; Recalled Covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, T. Rex, David Bowie, Kiss, New York Dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alice Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51351114416445,"sku":"5551","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/72_schools_out.jpg?v=1770190628","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/schools-out-alice-cooper-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}