FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace USA Release 12" Vinyl LP Album

  "No Place for Disgrace" is the second album by Flotsam and Jetsam. It was recorded between December 1987 and February 1988 and released in 1988 . The album has been recorded and produced by an all-star team, which included: Bill Metoyer, Boris Vallejo, Brian Carlstrom, George Marino, Ken Paulakovich, Michael Wagener, Scott Campbell and others.

  "Flotsam and Jetsam" originally started in 1981 as "Paradox", in 1983 "Paradox" transformed into "Dredlox". Around 1983-1984 "Dredlox" evolved into "Dohz" and at the end of 1984 or early 1985 the band became "Flotsam and Jetsam". Band-member remaining together during this period are Edward Carlson, Eric A.K. and Kelly David-Smith.

 

Album Front Cover Photo of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace

Collector Notes

 Notes on the team involved with the production of this album

Collector's notes ( detailed background information on the persons working on this album)

Bill Metoyer a well-known American music producer and sound engineer who has worked in the heavy metal genre. He has produced and engineered albums for a number of notable heavy metal bands, including Slayer, Armored Saint, and Cryptic Slaughter.

 Metoyer is known for his expertise in capturing the raw energy and intensity of heavy metal music, and for his ability to bring out the best in the bands he works with. His work has helped to define the sound of heavy metal and has had a significant impact on the genre.

 In addition to his production and engineering work, Metoyer has also been involved in other aspects of the music industry, including music education and artist development. He is highly regarded by musicians and fans alike for his contributions to the heavy metal genre, and continues to be an influential figure in the world of heavy metal music.during the 1980s he was Vice-President and in-house sound-engineer of Metal Blade Records. As such he has produced and taken care of the sound of many Heavy Metal bands. Most notable: Flotsam and Jetsam, Fates Warning, Helstar, Savage Grace, Tyrant, Slayer, Trouble, Sacred Reich, Armored Saint, Atrophy, Abattoir, Bitch, D.R.I, Dark Angel, Cryptic Slaughter, Lääz Rockit, Morbid Angel, Omen, Lizzy Borden, Mentors and many others.

 

Bryan Carlstrom (Brian Carlstrom) an versatile and experienced Producer and Sound Engineer in rock, hip-hop, punk, jazz, heavy metal, etc. This web-page covers the heavy metal bands and albums he has produced or engineered during the 1980s.

George Marino (1947-2012)  Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound N.Y.C., he was probable the most experienced sound mastering engineer in the world and has mastered hundreds of discs in all music genres. Jump to a list that covers the Heavy Metal albums he has mastered during the 1980s

  Michael Wagener is a music producer, mixer, and engineer from Hamburg, Germany, best known for his productions with many top hard rock and heavy metal bands in the late 1980s.Pre-1970 Wagener and Udo Dirkschneider (Accept, U.D.O) performed together in a German band called "Band X", which was a predecessor to Accept. Michael Wagener was the original guitarist for the German band Accept.

  Michael Wagener is president of Double Trouble Productions

  His productions include records from the bands: , Accept , Alice Cooper , Dokken , Extreme , Great White , Janet Jackson , Kane Roberts , Keel , King's X , Lordi , Megadeth , Metallica , Mötley Crüe , Outrage , Overkill , Ozzy Osbourne , Raven , Renegade , Sergeant Steel , Skid Row , Smashed Gladys , Stryper , Testament , The Rasmus , Warrant , W.A.S.P. , White Lion and many others

  Scott Campbell a Freelance Sound Engineer has been engineering the vinyl albums of several Heavy Metal bands including: Sacred Reich, Flotsam And Jetsam, Bitch, Masi, Heretic, Rigor Mortis, Dr Know, Tyrant, Cryptic Slaughter

Production & Recording Information
Album Packaging

This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contains photos, artwork.

 Custom Inner Sleeve Text

Producers:
  • Bill Metoyer
  • "Flotsam and Jetsam"
Sound & Recording Engineers:
  • Bill Metoyer
  • Michael Wagener for Double Trouble Productions inc
Assistent Sound & Recording Engineers:
  • Matt Freeman
  • Ken Paulovich
  • Brian Carlstrom
  • Pete Magdaleno
  • Leon Johnson
  • Scott Campbell
Recording Location:

This album was recorded during December 1987 until February 1988. at the sound studios listed:

  • Music Grinder, Hollywood, CA
  • Track Record, North Hollywood, CA
  • Pacific, Chatsworth CA
  • Preferred Sound, Woodland Hills, CA
  • Enterprise, Burbank, CA ( Sound Mix )
Mastering Engineer and Location:
  • George Marino at Sterling Sound, New York City

George Marino (1947-2012)  Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound N.Y.C., he was probable the most experienced sound mastering engineer in the world and has mastered hundreds of discs in all music genres. Jump to a list that covers the Heavy Metal albums he has mastered during the 1980s

Album Cover Design & Artwork:
  • A&R Coordination: Michael Alago
  • Album cover illustration:Boris Vallejo.
  • Cover design and layout: Dan Altwies, Kelly Smith
Photography:

Randee St. Nicholas


Music Genre:

Speed/Thrash Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Metal Blade Records – 60777-1, Elektra – 60777-1

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

1988 Made in USA

Musicians:
  • Kelly David-Smith : Drums
  • Edward Carlson : Guitars
  • Eric A.K. : Vocals
  • Troy Gregory : Bass Guitar
  • Michael Gilbert : Guitars
Tracklisting Side One:
  1. No Place for Disgrace
  2. Dreams of Death
  3. N.E. Terror
  4. Escape from Within
  5. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Hard on You
  2. I Live You Die
  3. Misguided Fortune
  4. P.A.A.B
  5. The Jones

High Resolution & Quality Photos
Front Cover Photo Of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace
High Resolution Photo #1 FLOTSAM AND JETSAM No Place for Disgrace ( USA )

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Photo Of The Back Cover FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace
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Photo of side A: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace
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Photo of side B: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace
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