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.

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The Original Monster Mash
Studio album by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers
Released	1962
Recorded	1962
Genre	Novelty, holiday
Length	39:45
Label	Garpax
Producer	Gary 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

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