The collection features the band’s first five studio albums pressed on colored vinyl – including 1981’s “Too Fast For Love”, 1983’s “Shout At The Devil”, 1985’s “Theatre Of Pain”, 1987’s “Girls, Girls, Girls”, and 1989’s “Dr. Feelgood” – housed in a solid black slipcase with foil imprint and only available in this box set.
The Crucial Crue box set will also be released on CD with only 10,000 units of each configuration available globally.
“Too Fast For Love” (White/Black Splatter) - In 1981, Motley Crue released their platinum selling debut album, which hit No. 77 on the Billboard 200; it features live staples and fan favorites such as “Live Wire” and “Take Me To The Top.”
“Shout At The Devil” (Yellow/Black Splatter) – The band’s second record debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and is now certified four times platinum. The project features “Looks That Kill,” the title track, and “Too Young To Fall In Love.”
“Theatre Of Pain” (Hot Pink Magenta/Black Splatter) - Released in 1985, the band’s third set debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and is certified four times platinum; it features the power ballad, “Home Sweet Home,” and a cover of “Smokin’ In The Boys Room.”
“Girls, Girls, Girls” (Cyan Blue / Black Splatter) - 1987’s Girls, Girls, Girls debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and is certified four times platinum; included are the tracks “Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Wild Side.”
“Dr. Feelgood” (Coke Bottle Green / Oxblood Splatter) - Released in 1989, the group’s sixth album has sold over 6M copies in the US; it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the charts for a total of 109 weeks. Included are their Top 10 hits “Dr. Feelgood,” “Without You,” “Kickstart My Heart” and “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).”
“Crucial Crue: The Studio Albums 1981-1989” will be released in sync with the launch of the 2023 Motley Crue/Def Leppard stadium tour, which will open in Mexico City on February 18.
Get your copy of Motley Crue’s “Greatest Hits” here.
See also:
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