The Original Monster Mash
1962 studio album by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Original Monster Mash is the only studio album by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers. It was recorded and released in late 1962, following the success of Pickett's "Monster Mash" single. The Crypt-Kickers included Leon Russell and Gary Paxton.[1] In addition to the hit single, the album features spin-off songs of "Monster Mash" as well as horror-themed parodies of contemporary hits and dance trends.
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Studio album by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers | |
Released | 1962 |
Recorded | 1962 |
Genre | Novelty, holiday |
Length | 39:45 |
Label | Garpax |
Producer | Gary S. Paxton |
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The album's somewhat unwieldy title arose from the need to distinguish it in the marketplace from an album by John Zacherle on the rival Cameo-Parkway label, titled Monster Mash and featuring Zacherle's cover version of the song.[2]