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The Black Cat (2018)
Cadabra Records
Anthony D P Mann, Edgar Allan Poe, Fabio Frizzi
LIMITED EDITION NATURAL WHITE WITH BLACK CAT SWIRL VARIANT
* Limited pressing on 160 gram vinyl
* Includes a fold out insert with additional art by Jeremy Hush, liner notes by Fabio Frizzi
* Essay by Fabio Capuzza, author of Goblin – Seven Notes in Red
* Includes a 24″ x 36″ poster
* Newly commissioned art by Jeremy Hush
The vinyl-savvy ghouls at Spoken Arts label Cadabra Records present an intense reading of EDGAR ALLAN POE’s The Black Cat for deluxe vinyl-only release in August. As preorders are set to post tomorrow, an audio sample of the LP has been issued through an exclusive premiere at Dread Central.
The classic Poe tale The Black Cat is here told by stage and screen icon and regular Cadabra reader Anthony D. P. Mann and is the label’s second collaboration with famed composer Fabio Frizzi, preceded by H. P. Lovecraft’s, The Picture In The House. The album is rendered with newly commissioned art by Jeremy Hush.
The vinyl-savvy ghouls at Spoken Arts label Cadabra Records present an intense reading of EDGAR ALLAN POE’s The Black Cat for deluxe vinyl-only release in August. As preorders are set to post tomorrow, an audio sample of the LP has been issued through an exclusive premiere at Dread Central.
The classic Poe tale The Black Cat is here told by stage and screen icon and regular Cadabra reader Anthony D. P. Mann and is the label’s second collaboration with famed composer Fabio Frizzi, preceded by H. P. Lovecraft’s, The Picture In The House. The album is rendered with newly commissioned art by Jeremy Hush.
Fabio Frizzi was originally set to score Lucio Fulci’s The Black Cat in 1981 which never happened; Cadabra Records edition also serves as a nod to Lucio Fulci.
Frizzi states, “It’s been a while. The Black Cat is back. And with enthusiasm, the magical flow of creativity is again with me!”
With strict attention always paid to the delivery of their deluxe vinyl releases, Cadabra will offer The Black Cat in retail and exclusive direct editions. Both versions are pressed on 150-gram colored vinyl, printed on deluxe heavy weight tip-on gatefold jackets, with liner notes by Fabio Capuzzo, author of Goblin, Seven Notes In Red, and include an insert with liner notes by Fabio Frizzi and a 24″ x 36″ poster. The exclusive direct edition is presented in a 2xLP set, the second record featuring Fabio Frizzi’s isolated score.
Adored by fans of ‘80s horror, Italian composer Fabio Frizzi is best known as the composer to such classic genre films as The Beyond, The City Of The Living Dead, and Zombi 2 by film maker Lucio Fulci. More recently Frizzi has scored Kill Bill 2 and Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich. Frizzi studied classical guitar, piano and composition. In love with his profession and eclectic in nature, he has had a great deal of experience in many different areas of music. From 1974 to 1979, he was a member of the trio Bixio-Frizzi-Tempera, but the flagship of Frizzi’s career is certainly his lengthy occupation in the field of movie scoring, with over eighty films and many TV series, working with many popular directors. He has written music for many different film genres, from comedy to romance, action movies, westerns, and more, but surely the aspect that has given him the most recognition and appreciation is his lengthy collaboration with director Lucio Fulci, particularly in relation to horror films. In 2003, Quentin Tarantino included in the soundtrack of his Kill Bill: Volume 1 one of Frizzi’s themes from Sette Note In Nero (The Psychic), directed by Lucio Fulci in 1977. The Maestro’s career has also included many collaborations with theaters, radio and television, many experiences as an orchestra conductor for concerts and shows, and compositions of classical works for guitar and ballet. “My dream was to become a composer of soundtracks,” he states. “If I have made it happen, I think my friend Lucio played a crucial role.”
Anthony D. P. Mann is a Canadian-based actor and filmmaker, whose on-screen character credits include Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Ebenezer Scrooge. On audio, he has brought to life the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Chambers, Charles Dickens, M. R. James, and H. P. Lovecraft, working alongside such film and TV luminaries as Sir Derek Jacobi, Tony Todd, and David Warner. Indulging in his love of audiodrama, spoken-word, and all things macabre, Mann is delighted to be called upon to bring this evil little tale to life.
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| Format | Vinyl LP |
| Special Feature | Coloured Vinyl Insert Limited Edition Poster |
| Origin | USA Import |
| Type | Artist LP |
| Media Condition | N |
| Sleeve Condition | N |
| Condition | New |
* See our grading guide below for explanation of media and sleeve condition.
Track List
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| A | The Black Cat |
| B | The Black Cat |
Cadabra Records
Psilowave are thrilled to present Cadabra Records to the UK! Cadabra Records are a boutique label specializing in vinyl only Spoken Arts, with voice talent provided by respected actors such as Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) and under scored with ambient, nightmarish sounds by leading horror film score producers including Fabio Frizzi and Maurizio Guarini (Goblin). Catering exclusively to the horror/ weird genre, Cadabra produce some of the most luxurious vinyl pressings available in the 21st century. Formed in 2015 and operating out of Syracuse, New York in the United States Cadabra Records is the brain child of founder and label owner Jonathon Dennison. Cadabra has carved its own niche in the lost art of the spoken word. The attention to detail on all releases is unparalleled, from the state of the art mastering of the recordings, through the use of talented voice work and specially commissioned art, to the limited edition, exclusive coloured vinyl pressings themselves. Add to that the lavish packaging and everything about Cadabra screams Deluxe! Championing the weird fiction of Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft to name but two, Cadabra already have eight sumptuous releases under their belts, with Lovecraft’s “The Hound” scoring an unprecedented perfect 100% score from respected vinyl review site Modern-Vinyl. There are many more exciting releases lined up for the coming year, keeping horror aficionados, collectors and true vinyl enthusiasts alike with their eyes (and ears) focussed squarely on the Cadbra release schedule. Psilowave are elated and honoured not only to represent Cadabra, but also be the exclusive distributor and supplier of all Cadabra Records products within the UK and Europe. Visit the Cadbra Records label page here at “Psilowave” to browse the full Cadabra catalogue. United States customers can access Cadabra Records directly at Cadabra Records
Grading Guide
Please note – Our grading categories and descriptions differ slightly to the Goldmine and VRG standards so please read carefully. A PLUS or MINUS suffix denotes a very slight improvement or degradation to the attributed grading but not enough to raise or lower the item to the grading category above or below it.Record age is immaterial to its condition. Promotional releases will be denoted in the product description
| psilowave code | description |
|---|---|
| New [N] | Manufacturer Sealed, seal may have been split to check colour variant. Never played. Note some CD's are manufacturer issued without shrink wrap. |
| Mint [M] | As New. Never played. No corner or edge dings, shrink-wrap is intact. All additional items such as inserts, lyric sheets and posters etc... will be perfect. |
| Near Mint [NM] | May have been played a couple of times but the record shows no signs of having ever been played. This is highest grade allowed for an opened, handled record. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. Sleeves will be near new condition. Virtually no wear to faces, edges or corners. |
| Excellent [EX] | Record surfaces are bright and clean but may have a few light paper scuffs or superficial surface marks that do not affect play. The record has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light blemish. Sleeve may have some very minor wear to faces, edges or corners of covers. |
| Very Good [VG] | A well cared for used record. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have scuffs or light scratches. May have some very light surface noise or isolated crackles and pops. Labels may be marked lightly. Sleeve may have some ring wear, moderate wear to edges and corners, light creases or stress lines, and other minor defects. |
| Good [G] | Record shows visible signs of wear. Some surface noise may be audible. Groove wear may be noticeable, as will some scratches that may cause clicks or pops. Labels may be marked. Sleeve will have heavier ring wear, edge wear and corner damage and some discoloration. |
| Fair [F] | Likely to be lots of minor scratches and scuffs with surface noise audible. Potential label marks and damage. Sleeve will have noticeable edge and ring wear and feature some tears, marks and discolouration. |
| Poor [P] | Scratched, scuffed and generally well worn with surface noise audible. Sleeve will have heavy ring and edge wear and likely tears, marks and damage. We will endeavour not to sell vinyl in this condition unless it is extremely rare and can be professionally cleaned and salvaged or where the cover is in good enough condition to warrant purchasing for the cover alone. |
Common Abbreviations used in the product description. [ relating to used vinyl and CD releases ]
- EW – Denotes sleeve edge wear
- LM – Label Marked
- Promo – Denotes a record label promotional release
- PS – Denotes a full picture sleeve
- RE – Denotes a re-issue
- RW – Denotes sleeve ring wear
- SPLT – Denotes split edge on sleeve
- WL – Denotes a white label release
Shipping
All items will be shipped the same working day that the order is received if before 3 PM or the morning of the next working day if after 3 PM.
Records will be sent in professional mailers.
- UK Free Shipping via Royal Mail 2nd Class. Recorded Signed For
- UK standard 1st Class Signed For £4.40
- European shipping is Royal Mail International Tracked at £17
- International shipping is Royal Mail International Tracked at £22
- Shipping discounts will apply at £1 per additional record for up to 3 units, over 3 units please contact me for a shipping cost.