ANTHRAX Limited Edition Interview SHAPED Picture Disc 12" Vinyl LP Album

The 1988 Anthrax limited-edition interview picture disc is a landmark 12″ vinyl release on the UK’s Tell Tales label, combining candid band interviews with live performance excerpts. Shaped like a picture disc, it captures Anthrax discussing their influences, collaborative songwriting process & on-the-road experiences, interwoven with thrash-metal riffs. Celebrated for its innovative packaging & raw insight into the band’s creative world, it became an instant collector’s item.

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Album Description:

Anthrax Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc

The 1988 Anthrax limited edition interview shaped picture disc 12" vinyl LP album was a unique and innovative release that captured the spirit of the thrash metal scene of the late 1980s. This album, released in the UK on the Tell Tales record label, was an important milestone in the history of Anthrax and a testament to their creative prowess.

The album consisted of interviews with the band members interspersed with excerpts from their live performances. The interviews were conducted by various radio and television hosts, and the band members discussed a wide range of topics, including their influences, their songwriting process, and their experiences on the road.

The album was an instant hit with fans of thrash metal, who were drawn to its innovative packaging and its candid interviews with the band members. It quickly became a sought-after collector's item, and today, original copies of the album are highly prized by music collectors around the world.

One of the highlights of the album is the band's discussion of their songwriting process. In the interviews, the band members talked about the importance of collaboration and experimentation in their songwriting, and how they drew inspiration from a wide range of musical genres.

Another memorable moment on the album is the band's discussion of their experiences on the road. Anthrax was known for their high-energy live shows, and the band members spoke at length about the challenges of touring and the thrill of performing for their fans.

Production & Recording Information:

Label & Catalognr:

Tell Tales TTS 1002

Year & Country:

1988 – United Kingdom

Album Front Cover Photo
Shaped picture disc of Anthrax Limited Edition Interview LP showing two band members performing live on stage, with sawblade-shaped edges and vivid red-orange concert lighting

Front side of the Anthrax Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc, issued by Tell Tales in 1988. The disc is shaped like a circular sawblade, featuring jagged, gear-like outer edges that mimic the form of a rotating saw.

The center of the vinyl is a full-color image from a live performance: two long-haired Anthrax members dominate the scene in mid-performance under intense red and orange stage lights. One is gripping a guitar with both hands, wearing a sleeveless black shirt and wristbands, mouth open as if mid-scream. The other, wearing an Anthrax shirt and shorts, sings passionately into a mic with eyes closed and long curly hair flowing.

In the background, stage lighting trusses and the ANTHRAX band logo are visible, partially blurred, reinforcing the raw, high-energy atmosphere. The band's name "ANTHRAX" and catalog number "TTS 1002" are printed in bold pink-red text near the bottom center of the disc.

Album Back Cover Photo
Shaped picture disc of Anthrax Limited Edition Interview LP Side Two featuring a live stage shot of guitarist in red pants and sleeveless shirt, surrounded by drums and logos

Reverse side of the Anthrax Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc, shaped like a circular sawblade and released in 1988 by Tell Tales, UK. The jagged vinyl edges give it an aggressive visual identity echoing the band's thrash metal roots.

The image shows a long-haired Anthrax guitarist mid-performance, standing under dramatic stage lights. He wears red pants with comic-style graphics and a sleeveless “UK Tour” shirt. He plays a distinctively shaped green-trimmed black guitar. Behind him, a drum kit with visible “TAMA” logos reinforces the live concert setting.

Pink and white text overlays the image, identifying the disc as Side 2 of catalog number TTS 1002. Legal notes, speed instructions (33⅓ RPM), and disclaimers are printed directly on the disc. The phrase “Made in England” appears at the bottom, underscoring the UK-exclusive release.

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