Photo Credit: Neil Zlozower
Rock legends MOTLEY CRUE have announced a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set for Theatre Of Pain, out November 14th via BMG.
Released in June of 1985, Theatre of Pain marked a bold new chapter for MOTLEY CRUE - stylistically daring, musically explosive, and unapologetically street glam.
Fueled by the swagger of "Smokin' In The Boys Room" and the anthemic pull of "Home Sweet Home", the CRUE's third studio album broke new ground while staying true to their hard rock roots. This trailblazing album set the music and style template for many bands that followed, while the CRUE themselves continued to evolve and reinvent their look and sound with each album.
Theatre Of Pain was their first LP to hit the US Top 10, landing at #6, and became a global smash (#7 Australia, #7 Sweden, #5 Finland, #11 Canada, first UK Top 40 at #36). The album is now RIAA Certified 4X Platinum in the US and 3X Platinum in Canada.
The lead single, their cover of "Smokin' In The Boys Room", became their first US Top 20 hit, reaching #16. The iconic "Home Sweet Home" video was the most requested on MTV for over 90 days, leading to the infamous "Crue Rule", limiting videos to 30 days. The song recently hit #1 again - this time at US Classic Rock Radio - thanks to their new version featuring global superstar Dolly Parton.
The 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set is a must-have for fans and collectors, featuring reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert (2LP), rare demo recordings (1LP), and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from the Theatre Of Pain era. This definitive set captures the raw energy and spirit of a band at their peak - and is available only for a limited time.
Theatre Of Pain - 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set Includes:
- 1LP Remastered Theatre Of Pain original album on color vinyl
- 2LP Never Before Released Live Album originally recorded for Westwood One radio broadcast on color vinyl
- 1LP Rare Demos Album on color vinyl
- 76 Page Hard Cover Book featuring many never before published photos from Theatre Of Pain Tour
Original Theatre Of Pain Album Tracklist
Side A
- "City Boy Blues"
- "Smokin' In The Boys Room"
- "Louder Than Hell"
- "Keep Your Eye On The Money"
- "Home Sweet Home"
Side B
- "Tonight (We Need A Lover)"
- "Use It Or Lose It"
- "Save Our Souls"
- "Raise Your Hands To Rock"
- "Fight For Your Rights"
Live In Long Beach / Westwood One 2LP Tracklist (Only Available in Box Set)
Side A
- "Looks That Kill"
- "Use It Or Lose It"
- "Shout At The Devil"
- "Fight For Your Rights"
- "Ten Seconds To Love"
Side B
- "Piece Of Your Action"
- "Home Sweet Home"
- "Red Hot" / Guitar Solo
- "Keep Your Eye On The Money"
Side C
- "Louder Than Hell" / Drum Solo
- "Too Young To Fall In Love"
- "Knock 'Em Dead, Kid"
- "Live Wire"
Side D
- "Smokin' In The Boys Room"
- "City Boy Blues"
- "Helter Skelter"
- "Jailhouse Rock"
Rare Demos LP Tracklist(Only Available in Box Set)
Side A
- "Home Sweet Home" (Demo)
- "Smokin' In The Boys Room" (Demo - Alternate Guitar Rough Mix)
- "City Boy Blues" (Demo)
- "Home Sweet Home" (Demo - Instrumental Rough Mix)
Side B
- "Keep Your Eye On The Money" (Demo)
- Tommy's Drum Piece From Cherokee Studios
- "Hotter Than Hell" (Demo for "Louder Than Hell")
