Christian Death is an American gothic rock band formed in Orange County, California, in 1979 by Rozz Williams. Their 1982 debut album Only Theatre of Pain was highly influential in the development of the style of music known as deathrock, as well as on the American gothic scene. During this time legendary LA punk rock photographer Edward Colver befriended the band and shot Christian Death at a dozen of the band's concerts in the Los Angeles area during 1981 & 1982, as well as a shoot with the band at Rozz's family home which was later used for the album back cover of Only Theatre of Pain. Cult Epics presents the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Christian Death: Only Theatre of Pain - including an Exclusive Double Vinyl of the original album with a Bonus LP of demos and bonus tracks (in collaboration with Lisa Fancher of Frontier Records) and 24x 24 folded poster, a 220-page coffee-table hardcover book (edited by Nico B) featuring rare archive photography by Edward Colver alongside exclusive interviews with surviving band members and others, a 24x 24 folded poster - and all housed in a Deluxe Hardcase Slipcase.
Release date:
September 22, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Spock's Beard The Archaeoptimist [2xLP]
Madfish
November 21, 2025 -
Gareth Quinn Redmond Múscailte (Ultra Clear)
sound as language
November 14, 2025 -
New Order Power, Corruption & Lies 2020
Rhino/Warner Records
October 31, 2025 -
Charlotte De Witte Charlotte De Witte [2xLP]
Kntxt
November 7, 2025 -
Radiohead Hail To The Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009)
Xl Recordings
October 31, 2025 -
Creed The Best Of Creed
Craft Recordings
November 21, 2025 -
Mammoth The End
Bmg
October 24, 2025 -
Horse Lords & Arnold Dreyblatt Frkwys Vol. 18: Extended Field
Rvng Int'l
November 21, 2025 -
Carly Rae Jepsen Emotion: 10th Anniversary (Blue Swirl)
604 Records
October 24, 2025 -
Meric Long Kablooey
Polyvinyl Records
October 24, 2025 -
Sorry COSPLAY
Domino Record Co
November 7, 2025 -
Mavis Staples Sad and Beautiful World
Anti
November 7, 2025 -
Chase Rice Eldora
Dack Janiels Records
October 24, 2025 -
Raw Brigade 100%
Flatspot Records
November 14, 2025