David Lee RothSkyscraper

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – 9 25671-1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album , Specialty Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock

Tracklist

A1 Knucklebones
Backing VocalsGregg Bissonette
Backing Vocals [Additional]Joe Pizzulo
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Darryl Krupnick
PercussionGregg Bissonette
Written-ByMatt Bissonette
3:18
A2 Just Like Paradise
Backing VocalsGregg Bissonette
Backing Vocals [Additional]Tom Funderburk*
Computer [Computer Programs]Brett Tuggle
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Paul Levy
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Doug Parry
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Steve Vai
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Marnie Riley
Overdubbed BySteve Vai
Overdubbed By [2nd Engineer]Paul Levy
PercussionGregg Bissonette
Programmed By [Keyboard Programming Assistant]Todd Grace
Written-ByDavid Lee Roth
4:03
A3 The Bottom Line
Backing VocalsGregg Bissonette
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Steve Holroyd
Written-BySteve Vai
3:37
A4 Skyscraper
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Champagne Jim*
Written-BySteve Vai
3:38
A5 Damn Good
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Smoketree Studio]Darryl Krupnick
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Sunset Sound]Stephen Shelton (2)
Engineer [Additional Engineering, Stucco Blue Studio]Paul Levy
Engineer [Smoketree Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Sunset Sound]Magic Moreno
Fretless BassBilly Sheehan
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Champagne Jim*
Written-BySteve Vai
5:49
B1 Hot Dog And A Shake
Backing VocalsBilly Sheehan
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Doug Parry
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Steve Vai
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Marnie Riley
Overdubbed BySteve Vai
Written-BySteve Vai
3:19
B2 Stand Up
Backing VocalsGregg Bissonette
Computer [Computer Programming Assistance]Richie Raposa
Computer [Computer Programming]Brett Tuggle
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Steve Vai
Engineer [Keyboards And Vocals]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio], Engineer [Keyboards And Vocals]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Steve Holroyd
Written-ByDavid Lee Roth
4:39
B3 Hina
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Marnie Riley
Written-BySteve Vai
4:40
B4 Perfect Timing
Backing VocalsGregg Bissonette
Backing Vocals [Additional]John Batdorf
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Steve Vai
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Champagne Jim*
Synth [Synth Bass]Dr. Funk, PhD
Written-ByDavid Lee Roth
3:41
B5 Two Fools A Minute
Arranged By [Horns]Steve Vai
Backing VocalsMagic Moreno
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Capitol Records Studio]Pete Doell*
Engineer [2nd Engineer, Stucco Blue Studio]Milt Calice
Engineer [Capitol Records Studio]Magic Moreno
Engineer [Stucco Blue Studio]Magic Moreno
Mixed ByMagic Moreno
Mixed By [2nd Engineer]Champagne Jim*
Written-BySteve Vai
4:28

Companies, etc.

  • Pressed BySpecialty Records Corporation
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Published ByDiamond Dave Music, Inc.
  • Published BySyVy Music, Inc.
  • Published ByBissonette Songs, Inc.
  • Published ByDogs In Space, Inc.
  • Published ByTuggle Tunes, Inc.
  • Recorded AtCapitol Studios
  • Recorded AtSmoketree Ranch
  • Recorded AtStucco Blue Studios
  • Recorded AtSunset Sound
  • Recorded AtSNS Studios
  • Overdubbed AtSmoketree Ranch
  • Mixed AtSmoketree Ranch
  • Mixed AtConway Studios
  • Mixed AtOcean Way Recording
  • Mixed AtSoundcastle

Credits

  • Art DirectionVigon Seireeni
  • BassBilly Sheehan (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3 to B5)
  • Co-producerSteve Vai
  • Design [Cover], Design Concept [Package Concept]Angelus*
  • DrumsGregg Bissonette
  • GuitarSteve Vai
  • KeyboardsBrett Tuggle
  • Management [Personal Manager]Pete Angelus
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography By [Album]Galen Rowell
  • ProducerDavid Lee Roth
  • VocalsDavid Lee Roth
  • Words ByDavid Lee Roth

Notes

Stamped "SRC" logo in runouts denotes a David Lee Roth - Skyscraper

Catalog number 9 25671-1 appears on spine and insert. Catalog number 1-25671 appears on labels.

Includes printed inner sleeve, with lyrics and additional artwork.

All songs tracked at Capitol Records Studios except B1 tracked at Smoketree Studio
All guitars recorded at Stucco Blue Studio
A2, B1 overdubbed at Smoketree Studio
A5 vocals cut at Sunset Sound
B5 additional bass keys cut at SNS Studios

A1 mixed at Smoketree Studio
A2, B1, B3 mixed at Conway Studios
A3, B2 mixed at Ocean Way Studio
A4, A5, B4, B5 mixed at Sound Castle

© ℗ 1988 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
All songs published by Diamond Dave Music, Inc./SyVy Music, Inc. ASCAP except:
A1 published by Diamond Dave Music, Inc./Bissonette Songs, Inc./Dogs In Space, Inc. BMI
A2, B2, B4 published by Diamond Dave Music, Inc./Tuggle Tunes, Inc. ASCAP

John Barnes Prod., Inc.

Runouts etched and included X'd out matrix numbers that are represented as XXXXXX in BaOI.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 7599-25671-1 4
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Pressing Plant ID (Side B label): Embossed E A S T
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 1): 1-25671-A-SR2 XXXXXX 1-3 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 1): 1-25671-B-SR2 XXXXXX 1-1 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 2): 1-25671-A-SR1 XXXXXX 1-1 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 2): 1-25671-B-SR2 XXXXXX 1-1 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 3): 1-25671-A-SR2 XXXXXX 1-2 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 3): 1-25671-B-SR1 1-1 XXXXXX [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 4): 1-25671-A-SR1 XXXXXX 1-1 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 4): 1-25671-B-SR1 XXXXXX 1-1 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 5): 1-25671-A-SR1 XXXXXX 1-2 [SRC logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 5): 1-25671-B-SR2 XXXXXX 1-2 [SRC logo]

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Skyscraper (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 9 25671-2 US 1988
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Skyscraper (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 9 25824-2 US 1988
Skyscraper (LP, Album, Stereo) Warner Bros. Records 925 671-1, WX 140 Europe 1988
Skyscraper (Cassette, Album) Warner Bros. Records 92 5671-4 Italy 1988
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Skyscraper (LP, Album) Warner Bros. Records WX 236 1988

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Reviews

  • theaterofsalvation's avatar
    Ordered this and just got it, was not expecting what appears to be an original print. Sounds really nice. I had to go with LP for this album tho; they seriously need to remaster and reissue the CD already.
    • Z0M81E's avatar
      Z0M81E
      It's still unbelievable to me that first press of DLR is one of the cheapest records out there.
      Pressing is great, sound is fantastic, clean and punchy. I got mine used VG+ but the sound is intact and better than most of my modern reissues.
      • sboraston's avatar
        sboraston
        Picked up a sealed copy of this today. Opened and it sounds so good.
        • RebelKatt's avatar
          RebelKatt
          This rocks! Period! What a great line-up. Roth, Vai, Sheehan, Bissonette & Tuggle!
          • grifftheride's avatar
            grifftheride
            No need to buy any more records after owning this one.

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