E.F. Band - One Night Stand Andy LaRocque King DiamonD Skull 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Swedish-British NWOBHM Powerhouse Featuring Andy LaRocque and Iconic Skull Artwork

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E.F. Band's"One Night Stand" LP, a pinnacle of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, showcases the Swedish group's fusion with the UK scene in 1985. Featuring the masterful guitar work of Andy LaRocque (of King Diamond fame) and adorned with a distinctive Skull artwork, the album, pressed onto a 12" Vinyl LP, epitomizes the era's raw energy and virtuosity, leaving an indelible mark on the history of heavy metal.

"One Night Stand" Album Description:

In the world of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), the E.F. Band stands as a distinctive and transcontinental force, originally hailing from Sweden before making the pivotal move to the United Kingdom in 1979. Among their noteworthy discography, the third opus, titled "One Night Stand," released in 1985, epitomizes the band's prowess in the realm of heavy metal.

The album, graced by the adept musicality of the legendary Andy LaRocque, renowned for his association with King Diamond, and featuring the iconic Skull artwork, emerges as a 12" Vinyl LP, a tangible testament to the golden era of metal. As the stylus descends upon the vinyl grooves, it unleashes a sonic journey that encapsulates the essence of NWOBHM.

The musical landscape of "One Night Stand" is characterized by the raw energy and unbridled passion that defined the era. The tracks resonate with the thunderous riffs and electrifying solos, hallmarks of the NWOBHM movement that swept across the British metal scene. E.F. Band's migration from Sweden to the UK undoubtedly infused their sound with the spirit of the movement, adding a unique dimension to their sonic tapestry.

The influence of guitarist Andy LaRocque, a luminary in his own right, permeates the album with his signature style. Known for his collaborations with King Diamond, LaRocque brings a virtuoso touch to the compositions, elevating the musicality to new heights. The intricate guitar work intertwines seamlessly with the commanding vocals, creating an auditory experience that resonates with aficionados of classic heavy metal.

The artwork adorning the 12" Vinyl LP, featuring the striking Skull imagery, serves as a visual prelude to the intensity within. In true European metal fashion, the album cover becomes a captivating piece of art, reflective of the dark and enigmatic themes often associated with the genre.

"One Night Stand" by E.F. Band stands as a testament to the band's journey and their assimilation into the rich tapestry of British heavy metal. The amalgamation of Swedish roots and British influence manifests in an album that captures the zeitgeist of the NWOBHM movement. As the needle traces the contours of the vinyl, the echoes of E.F. Band's one-night stand in the world of metal history resound, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of heavy music.

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E.F. BAND - One Night Stand

E.F. Band’s One Night Stand 12” Vinyl LP, a 1985 gem of the NWOBHM, bridges Swedish and UK heavy metal brilliance. Featuring Andy LaRocque, later famed with King Diamond, the album radiates raw energy and skill. Its striking Skull cover art cements its place as a must-have for fans of the era’s power and virtuosity.

 Collector's attributes: This section contains detailed information to be able to uniquely identify this particular version/release of the album E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull
 Album front cover:

The album front cover of "One Night Stand" shows the five band.members

 Album back cover

 

Label Code: LC 8920 on the album back cover. The Label code is not on the labels

 

Barcode:

There is NO barcode on this album cver
 Labels

Rights Society:

SABAM-T.M.

 

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal, NWOBHM 

Album Production Information:

The album: "E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull" was produced by:
Jos Kloek

  • Jos Kloek – Record Producer Jos "Speed Rat" Kloek was a pioneering Belgian metal producer whose sharp ear defined the 1980s Mausoleum Records sound. From Warhead’s “The Day After” to Ostrogoth’s “Full Moon’s Eyes” and FN Guns’ “Nightmare,” his studio work at Shiva Studios shaped the country’s heavy legacy.
    Learn more about Jos Kloek .

    • Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Jos Kloek

    This album was recorded at: Vivaldi Studio, Molndal, Sweden January 1985

    Mixed at: ACE Studio, Antwerp, Belgium, June 1985

    Album logo: Eric Phillippe

  • Eric Philippe – Illustrator, graphic designer

    Eric Philippe is the kind of name I notice because the art hits first and the credits hit later: sharp airbrush fantasy vibes that helped Belgian metal look as intense as it sounded.

    Eric Philippe, is a Belgian illustrator and graphic designer based in Liege, known for airbrush-driven cover art and graphic work that shows up all over the rock and metal ecosystem. I associate him most with that classic Mausoleum-era visual punch: he’s credited for cover illustration/artwork on releases connected to bands like Crossfire, Killer, Ostrogoth, and Dark Wizard, and his style nails that sweet spot between fantasy menace and clean, readable design. When it comes to “performed with bands,” I don’t see him documented as a band member; his performing happens on paper and paint, where he basically builds the stage before the first riff even lands.

    Eric Philippe Wiki

    • Album cover photography: P.O. Flinck

    Record Label & Catalognr:

    Mausoleum Records – SKULL 8372

    Media Format:

    12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
    Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

    Year & Country:

    1985 Belgium
    Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull
      Band-members, Musicians and Performers
    • Roger Marsden - Lead & Backing Vocals
    • Par Ericson - Bass & Backing Vocals
    • Anders Allhage ( aka Andy LaRocque ) - Guitars
    • Andy LaRocque – Swedish guitar virtuoso behind King Diamond's sound.

      Joined King Diamond in 1985 and turned shred into story-telling, not sport.

      Andy LaRocque, Swedish guitar virtuoso who joined King Diamond in 1985 and never stopped sharpening the knives. Before the robes and candles, he cut his teeth in Gothenburg hard-rock acts Trafalgar and an early Swedish Erotica in the mid-1980s. I hear his stamp from "Fatal Portrait" (1986) through the 1987–1990 run—"Abigail", "Them", "Conspiracy", "The Eye"—where his leads glide then lunge. After the quiet years he’s back on the 1995–2007 albums ("The Spider’s Lullabye" to "Give Me Your Soul...Please"), keeping the melody cold and precise. He also turns up outside the crypt: guitarist on Death’s "Individual Thought Patterns" (1993) and a guest solo on At the Gates’ "Cold" (1995), then later puts producer ears to work at Sonic Train Studios.

      Andy LaRocque Wiki
    • Dag Eliason - Drums
    • Bengt Fischer- Guitars and Backing Vocals

    Notes:
    Roger Marsden sung on the Metal bands Deep Machine , Angel Witch, and joined the E.F. Band in 1983.

    Par is one of the two founding members of E.F. Band

    Anders Allhage is AKA as Andy LaRocque and is best known as guitarist with King Diamond

    Dag Eliason played drums with the "E.F. band from 1981 until 1985.

    Founding member Bengt of the "E.F.Band" played guitars with the E.F. Band from 1979 until 1985 and performed on all the band's albums.

    Complete Track-listing of the album "E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull"

    The detailed tracklist of this record "E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull" is:

      Track-listing Side One:
    1. Gimme Just A Little Rock 'N' Roll – 3:50
    2. One Night Stand – 3:52
    3. Out Of The Dark – 3:10
    4. Calling In The Night – 3:30
      Track-listing Side Two:
    1. Marie Rosa (Hungry For Love) – 3:18
    2. Big Shot – 2:56
    3. Cold Heart Of The City – 5:25
    4. Toll Of The Bell 3:41

    E.F. Band - One Night Stand Skull Album Photo Gallery:

    Album Front Cover Photo
    Five members of E.F. Band pose in tight leather and glam-metal outfits, standing confidently against a colorful gradient background. Their hair is styled in big 1980s fashion, with chains, belts, and makeup enhancing their dramatic presence.

    This album cover of E.F. Band – One Night Stand features a full-color photo of the five band members standing close together against a studio-style backdrop with a smoky, multicolor gradient ranging from warm browns to turquoise hues. The lighting is bright, bringing out details in their glam-metal fashion and facial expressions.

    From left to right: The first member has bleached-blonde, voluminous hair and wears a red-and-black checkerboard tank top tucked into tight red pants with black vertical stripes. A silver chain dangles from his waistband.

    The second member sports long, wavy brown hair and a black satin-like T-shirt tucked into glossy black leather pants with a large turquoise belt buckle. His hands rest confidently on his hips.

    In the center, the third member has platinum-blonde, teased hair and wears a shiny, open black vest revealing a bare chest with layered necklaces and a choker. His black leather pants match his bandmates', and he stands with one arm around the shoulder of the man to his right.

    The fourth member wears a black leather jacket covered in metal rings and zippers, with black leather pants and white boots. His dark curly hair frames a serious but confident expression. His right hand is splayed theatrically against his own chest.

    On the far right, the fifth member wears a sleeveless black top, fingerless fishnet gloves, a wide studded belt, and eye-catching white pants with black tiger stripes. His blonde hair is dramatically teased and styled, with a thick silver chain slung across one shoulder.

    At the center-bottom of the image, the stylized red-and-black E.F. Band logo appears just above the album title One Night Stand in bold red serif letters.

    Album Back Cover Photo
    Back cover of E.F. Band's One Night Stand album showing track listing, production credits, and a large red EF Band logo on a black background.

    The back cover of E.F. Band – One Night Stand features a minimalist design dominated by a black background with clean white typography and a striking red EF Band logo centered near the top. The band’s name is spelled beneath the logo in uppercase serif letters, each separated by centered dots.

    Below the logo, the tracklist is split into two sections labeled A SIDE and B SIDE:

    A SIDE:
    Gimme Just A Little Rock 'n' Roll – 3'50"
    One Night Stand – 3'52"
    Out Of The Dark – 3'10"
    Calling In The Night – 3'30"

    B SIDE:
    Marie Rosa (Hungry For Love) – 3'18"
    Big Shot – 2'56"
    Cold Heart Of The City – 5'25"
    Toll Of The Bell – 3'14"

    Technical details follow, noting that the album was recorded at Vivaldi Studio in Mölndal, Sweden (January 1985), and mixed at ACE Studio in Antwerp, Belgium (June 1985), both engineered and produced by Jos Kloek. All songs were written by Fischer, Ericson, Marsden, Eliason, and Allhage.

    The band’s gear is listed: ACE amps, B.C. RICH guitars, YAMAHA drums, and ROTOSOUND strings. Stage lighting was provided by E.I.E. Lighting Gothenburg, with Tomas Larsson credited for lighting design.

    Band members are listed at the bottom:
    Roger Marsden – Lead & backing vocals
    Pär Ericson – Bass & backing vocals
    Anders Allhage – Guitar
    Dag Eliason – Drums
    Bengt Fischer – Guitars & backing vocals

    Other credits include photography by P.O. Finck, logo by Eric Philippe, and management by GOOD-ROCK MANAGEMENT in Göteborg, Sweden. At the bottom left, logos for E.L.E. Lighting, Mausoleum Records, and Puma appear.

    Close up of Side One record’s label
    Side One vinyl label of E.F. Band's One Night Stand LP on Mausoleum Records, showing track list, red dripping logo, and yellow lightning on a smoky grey background.

    This close-up image displays the Side A label of E.F. Band – One Night Stand on Mausoleum Records. The label features a dramatic background of smoky greys and browns overlaid with a jagged bolt of yellow lightning running horizontally across the center. The top is dominated by the bold red Mausoleum logo, styled to look like it’s dripping with blood, and the word Records appears below it in a gothic white font.

    To the left side, the catalog number SKULL 8372 and side indicator SIDE A are printed in white. On the right side, “SABAM-T.M.,” the playback speed “33 RPM,” and the country of pressing “Made in Belgium” are listed.

    The band name and album title appear centered: E.F. BAND – One Night Stand. Underneath, the Side A track listing is printed:

    • 1. Gimme Just A Little Rock 'N' Roll – 3'50"
    • 2. One Night Stand – 3'52"
    • 3. Out Of The Dark – 3'10"
    • 4. Calling In The Night – 3'30"

    The songwriting credits go to R. Marsden, P. Ericson, A. Allhage, D. Eliason, and B. Fischer. Publishing is by Sweden Music and production is credited to Jos Kloek. The text around the outer rim includes standard copyright warnings about unauthorized reproduction, lending, and broadcasting.

    Side Two Close up of record’s label
    Side Two vinyl label of E.F. Band's One Night Stand LP, showing the Mausoleum Records logo, tracklist, and lightning graphic on a stormy background.

    This is a close-up of the Side B record label for E.F. Band – One Night Stand, released on Mausoleum Records. The background features a moody, storm-inspired texture in gray, brown, and ochre tones, overlaid with a bright yellow lightning bolt zigzagging across the center. A hole in the middle marks the spindle point.

    The iconic Mausoleum logo dominates the top in large, blood-red dripping letters, with the word Records below in ornate white gothic script. On the left side of the label are the catalog number SKULL 8372 and the designation SIDE B. The right side displays SABAM-T.M., the playback speed 33 RPM, and the manufacturing note Made in Belgium.

    The center portion lists the band and album: E.F. BAND – One Night Stand, followed by the Side B tracklist:

    • 1. Marie Rosa (Hungry For Love) – 3'18"
    • 2. Big Shot – 2'56"
    • 3. Cold Heart Of The City – 5'25"
    • 4. Toll Of The Bell – 3'41"

    All songs are credited to R. Marsden, P. Ericson, A. Allhage, D. Eliason, and B. Fischer, published by Sweden Music. The album was produced by Jos Kloek. The outer rim of the label contains the standard legal warning against unauthorized use, lending, or broadcasting.

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