The Original Monster Mash

The Original Monster Mash is an 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.

The Original Monster Mash
Studio album by
Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers
Released1962
Recorded1962
GenreNovelty, holiday
Length39:45
LabelGarpax
ProducerGary S. Paxton

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]

Track listing
  1. "Monster Mash" (Leonard Capizzi, Bobby "Boris" Pickett) – 3:14
  2. "Rabian - The Fiendage Idol" (Johnny MacRae, Pickett) – 2:54
  3. "Blood Bank Blues" (Capizzi, Pickett) – 2:47
  4. "Graveyard Shift" (MacRae, Gary S. "Flip" Paxton, Pickett, Charles Underwood) – 2:09
  5. "Skully Gully" (Capizzi, Pickett) – 2:01
  6. "Wolfbane" (MacRae, Pickett) – 3:24
  7. "Monster Minuet" (MacRae, Paxton, Pickett, Gary Owens) – 1:52
  8. "Transylvania Twist" (MacRae, Paxton, Pickett) – 1:36
  9. "Sinister Stomp" (Capizzi, Pickett) – 2:19
  10. "Me and My Mummy" (MacRae, Pickett) – 2:42
  11. "Monster Motion" (MacRae) – 2:34
  12. "Monster Mash Party" (Paxton) – 2:53
  13. "Irresistible Igor" (Capizzi, Pickett) – 2:29
  14. "Bella's Bash" (MacRae, Pickett) – 2:49
  15. "Let's Fly Away" (Paxton, Pickett) – 0:50
  16. "Monster's Holiday" (Underwood) - 3:10

Charts
Chart performance for The Original Monster Mash
Chart (1973–2021) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[3] 78
US Billboard 200[4] 142

References
  1. "The Original Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. http://www.janalanhenderson.com/Articles/Bobby_Boris_Pickett.html
  3. "Billboard Canadian Albums Chart: Week of November 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. "The Original Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers | Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.


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