DANZIG - Danzig (Self-Titled) (sealed LP copy) (2026) RSD Essentials edition on Opaque White Gatefold vinyl issued w/double-sided printed inner-sleeve, two hype stickers applied to the shrink wrap front and "Made in Czech Republic" sticker applied to the back.
 
There are debut albums, and then there are debuts that announce a new monster into existence. Originally unleashed in 1988, Glenn Danzig’s Self-Titled debut full-length studio album marked the exact moment the former Misfits and Samhain mastermind stepped out of the shadow of underground Punk to plant a boot firmly into late-80's dark Rock 'n' Roll.
 
Equal parts occult menace, Blues-Metal swagger, and "Evil Elvis" charisma, DANZIG 1 remains an untouchable blueprint for stripped-down, muscular Heavy Metal.  
 
Produced by the legendary Rick Rubin as the flagship release for his Def American label, the record is celebrated for its hyper-focused, raw sonic footprint. There are no overproduced studio tricks or echo-drenched fluff here—just massive, dry drum sounds, John Christ's razor-sharp guitar riffs biting through open space, and Glenn Danzig’s soaring vocal delivery sitting dead-center.
 
From the stone-cold swagger of "Twist Of Cain" and the sleazy crawl of "She Rides" to the legendary, generation-defining anthem "Mother," this album features ten tracks of pure, unadulterated dark magic with absolutely zero filler. 
 
This exclusive RSD Essentials #091 campaign reissue brings this cornerstone album back to independent record stores on a gorgeous, limited-edition Opaque White Gatefold Vinyl. Complete with premium packaging updates, this is the definitive modern pressing for collectors and audiophiles alike looking to experience this pitch-black classic at maximum volume.  --  American Recordings – 00199957300513, UMe – 00199957300513