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Roky Erickson & Evil Hook Wildlife ET. The Beast/Heroin 1985 13th Floor Elevator

Sold Date: February 5, 2024
Start Date: January 26, 2024
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
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This vinyl record features Roky Erickson performing Lou Reed’s “Heroin” live at the Soap Creek Saloon with Evil Hook Wildlife ET, along with a studio recording of his “The Beast.” The recording was done in 1986 and is a limited edition maxi-single. The record is in near mint condition (NM or M-) and has a full-range fidelity level for an excellent listening experience.


The sleeve is also in excellent (EX) condition. The record features Roky Erickson and Lou Reed as composers with Kenny Crafton and Brian S. Curley as producers. It is a 33 RPM record with stereo sound and a record size of 12 inches. The catalog number is LW-5 and it is made of black vinyl material. Buy this record for a taste of acid rock music from the 1980s.