THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW original NEW ZEALAND CAST vinyl LP 1978 GARY GLITTER
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW:
Original New Zealand Cast (1978)
*LP*
1978, Stetson Records Ltd., SRLP 6
CAST:
Dr. Frank N. Furter: Gary Glitter
Rocky Horror: Rayner Bourton
Riff-Raff: Sal Sharah
Eddie/Dr. Scott: Paul Johnstone
Brad Majors: John Collingwood-Smith
Janet Weiss: Jenni Anderson
Columbia: Zero
The Usherette/Magenta: Sharron Skelton
The Narrator: Keith Richardson
backup vocals: Lorae Parry & Rex Cleghorn
MUSICIANS
David Fraser: keyboards
Ray Mercer: guitar
Mark Hrnibrook: bass
Dennis Mason: saxophone
Earle Strange: drums
MUSIC ON THIS ALBUM ARRANGED AND CONDUCTED BY: David Fraser
RECORDED AT EMI STUDIOS, LOWER HUTT, JULY 31-AUGUST 2, 1978
PRODUCED BY: Stewart Macpherson
RUNNING TIME: 44:21
The Original New Zealand Cast Album of TRHS is a FABULOUS cast recording. Both the arrangements and the performers are very entertaining. Although the album's main claim to fame is that it features 70's glam-rock legend Gary Glitter as Frank N. Furter, the entire company is quite wonderful, energetic and talented.
One highlight is a divine performance by Rayner Bourton as Rocky Horror. Raynor was the very first Rocky Horror in the Original London Cast but his performance on this album is MUCH better. 'The Sword Of Damocles' isn't sung in a falsetto this time and it's one of the most upbeat versions of the tune ever recorded. (Of historical interest: Rayner later went on to direct TRHS in Japan, where I believe he also played Rocky. He was also one of the extras in the DTV studio audience in Shock Treatment)
This album has the BEST (in my opinion) version of 'Hot Patootie-Bless My Soul' ever released on a cast album. (Excluding Meat Loaf's two recordings, of course.)
Other highlights of this album are 'Dammit Janet,' 'Over At The Frankenstein Place,' and 'Super Heroes.' This album has some terrific arrangements that shouldn't be missed. The only track which disappoints is 'I'm Going Home,' which drags on a little too long in my opinion--Glitter really overdoes the ending of the track.
This album is missing the tracks: 'Charles Atlas Song (reprise), 'Planet Schmanet, Janet,' and 'Science Fiction/Double Feature (reprise).'
There is an error on the back of the album sleeve: 'Rose Tint My World' is not listed in the track listing, although it IS on the album. (This error is on both the LP and CD sleeves, but the track title is listed on the LP label.)
In 1978 when this album was released, there were also three singles released from the album:
- 'Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)' b/w 'Eddie's Teddy' (1978, Stetson Records, SP14)
- 'Science Fiction-Double Feature' b/w 'The Time Warp' (1978, Stetson Records, SP28)
These singles are VERY difficult to find and are worth a lot on the Rocky Horror collectors market.The original vinyl release of this album was never released in the US, and has been out-of-print for years. In fact, the vinyl release of this album is one of the rarest Rocky Horror albums ever released. There are very few collectors in the US who own this album on vinyl.
- 'Damn It, Janet' and 'I Can Make You A Man,' taken from this album, are featured on Rocky Horror International, available only in the TRHPS 15th Anniversary Boxed Set.
The Original New Zealand Cast album is one of the best TRHS cast albums, and I highly recommend it.
MISSING TRACKS: 'Charles Atlas Song (reprise),' 'Planet Schmanet, Janet,' 'Science Fiction/Double Feature (reprise)'
*****AVAILABILITY*****
This is one of the most difficult cast albums to find.
The original vinyl LP was only released in New Zealand, and has always been extremely rare. The two 1995 CD releases were both limited editions and are long out-of-print and also very rare. The best one could do to obtain a copy would be to check out eBay, used record stores, or trading with a collector.
*****Review not by seller*****
