John Zacherle - Monster Mash [Indie Exclusive Colored Vinyl]

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SKU: 0018771229117
Regular price $32.98

Product Details

  • Genre / Style Rock & Roll / Comedy / Rhythm & Blues / Horror Rock
  • UPC 0018771229117
  • Record Label ABKCO
  • Edition Indie Exclusive
  • Format LP
  • Disc Quantity 1
  • Vinyl Color Green, Purple & Black
  • Vinyl Special Effects Splatter
  • Vinyl Size 12"
  • Vinyl Weight Standard
  • Additional Info Originally released in 1962 on Parkway Records.
  • Release Date 9/26/2025

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John Zacherle's Monster Mash captures the spooky spirit of early 1960s novelty rock, featuring the legendary "Cool Ghoul" himself at his campy, theatrical best. This limited edition indie exclusive pressing celebrates the era when monster-themed music ruled Halloween playlists and late-night television. Zacherle, a horror host turned recording artist, brought his signature macabre humor and dramatic flair to these creature feature-inspired tracks, creating a time capsule of vintage horror entertainment that continues to delight fans of retro Halloween kitsch.

The album delivers classic monster-themed rock and roll with theatrical vocals and atmospheric sound effects throughout. Standout tracks include "Dinner With Drac," Zacherle's breakout hit that reached the Top 10 in 1958, along with "Monster Monkey," "Lunch With Mother Goose," and his take on the iconic "Monster Mash." The production embraces the campy aesthetic of the period, with Zacherle's ghoulish spoken-word delivery and spooky organ melodies creating an authentically creepy yet playful atmosphere that defined an entire subgenre of novelty horror rock.

This indie exclusive edition features eye-catching green and purple half and half colored vinyl with black splatter, perfectly matching the album's monster movie aesthetic. The unique pressing makes each copy visually distinct while delivering clear playback of these vintage recordings. For collectors of Halloween-themed music, novelty rock, and vintage horror pop culture, this limited edition offers a conversation-starting addition to any seasonal or year-round collection.

  • Format: Green and Purple Half & Half Vinyl LP with Black Splatter, Indie Exclusive
  • Standout tracks: "Dinner With Drac," "Monster Monkey," "Monster Mash"
  • Pressing details: Limited edition indie exclusive, split-color vinyl with splatter effect
  • Genre/style: Novelty Rock, Halloween Music, Rockabilly, Horror Pop
  • UPC: 018771229117

This wildly colored pressing brings John Zacherle's monster party to life in spectacular vinyl form for fans of spooky season sounds.


* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

  1. Monster Mash
  2. Hurry Bury Baby
  3. Let's Twist Again (Mummy Time Is Here)
  4. Gravy (With Some Cyanide)
  5. Popeye (The Gravedigger)

Side B:

  1. Weird Watusi
  2. Pistol Stomp
  3. Dinner With Drac
  4. The Ha-Ha-Ha
  5. The Bat