Alice Cooper: A Paranoiac Personality (Seven Inch White Vinyl)

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Catalogue Number / SKU: 0212202EMU

Alice Cooper’s “Paranoiac Personality” was released as a limited 7-inch white vinyl single on 14 July 2017 through earMUSIC as the lead single from Paranormal. The European 7-inch carries the catalogue number 0212202EMU. Discogs and other discography sources list the format as a 7”, 45 RPM, limited edition, white vinyl.

As a song, “Paranoiac Personality” is one of Alice Cooper’s better late-period singles because it does not sound like an old legend politely revisiting old tricks. It is wiry, catchy, sarcastic, and built around a chorus that feels made for a crowd to bark back. It has that familiar Alice sneer, but the production gives it enough modern punch that it never slips into heritage-rock autopilot. The track later appeared on the 2017 album Paranormal, where it sat alongside material featuring guests including Larry Mullen Jr. on drums.

What makes the 7-inch appealing is that it feels like an actual single rather than a token collector trinket. The A-side has enough hook and attitude to justify the format, and the B-side choice is smart too. The reverse is a live version of “I’m Eighteen (Live in Dallas)”, which gives the release a nice bridge between old and new Alice without making the whole thing feel lazy. That full 2-track listing is documented in discography sources for the single.

As a review, this is a strong little release. Not essential in the grand Alice Cooper canon, but sharp enough to remind you he could still turn out a properly infectious rock single decades into the game. For collectors, the white vinyl and limited pressing give it just enough physical appeal without drifting into gimmick territory.