31 July 2026

Photo: Stephanie Chernikowski

A never before released album by iconic psycho-billy
eccentrics THE CRAMPS will be released on August 21st.

The album, named Gravest Gravy was produced by the late great
Alex Chilton (1950-2010) and mixed by guitarist Poison Ivy (73 now)
and her late husband, freaky frontman Lux Interior (1946-2009).

Photo: David Godlis

Press info: “In the late 1980s, Lux and Ivy endeavored to release more recordings
from October 1977 sessions. It was to be titled Gravest Gravy. It was a record for the
fans, a journey back to Memphis, back to the first Cramps records, that, try as it might,
the world has been unable to heal from.

The couple mixed several tracks between June 14 and 30, 1989, at Present Time Recorders, in North Hollywood. Alex mixed a few tracks in Memphis. The album had a title, a cover by the great Stephanie Chernikowski, who passed away recently, but for reasons lost to time, Gravest Gravy was shelved.

The tracks on Gravest Gravy were contained on seven 1/4 inch reels. Six were generated by Lux and Ivy, one by Alex.  Many of the songs had multiple mixes.  Eventually, the last mix of each song was the keeper. Not only did the tracks sound to be at their fullest potential, it also made sense.”

MOJO says: “No matter how many Cramps records
you may already own, this one is indispensable.”

UNCUT says: “Essential.”

ORDER INFO: HERE.

One of the LP’s tracks is this one.

The Cramps Website