The Stooges - Fun House [Alternate Version]

Released as a centerpiece for Rocktober, this specialized edition of Fun House (Alternate Version) offers a visceral look into the high-voltage sessions of the Sex Pistols’ biggest influences and punk’s most primitive architects. While the original 1970 album is a undisputed masterpiece of "urban avant-garde" rock, these alternate takes—sourced from the legendary Elektra studio sessions—capture Iggy Pop and the Asheton brothers in an even more unhinged, improvisational state.

This release is famous for stripping away the final studio polish to reveal the skeletal, bone-rattling power of tracks like "1970" and "Down On The Street." The interplay between Ron Asheton’s jagged guitar riffs and Steve Mackay’s free-jazz saxophone screams is presented here with a raw, "in-the-room" fidelity that feels dangerous. These versions highlight the band's transition from garage rock into something much more nihilistic and heavy, documenting the precise moment that The Stooges redefined the boundaries of what rock music could survive.

Visually, this Rocktober exclusive is pressed on a striking Black & White marbled vinyl, perfectly mirroring the stark, monochrome intensity of the band’s aesthetic. Housed in a jacket that pays homage to the original iconic photography by Ed Caraeff, this pressing is a mandatory acquisition for those who believe that the original Fun House wasn't quite loud or chaotic enough. It is a celebration of the "beautiful mess" that birthed the punk movement.