Anton Szandor Lavey: Satanic Mass (Picture Disc)
Anton Szandor Lavey: Satanic Mass (Picture Disc)
 

Anton Szandor Lavey: Satanic Mass (Picture Disc)

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Satanic Mass is a unique work—it is not a musical album in the conventional sense but rather a ritual / spoken-word recording capturing a live Satanic mass conducted by Anton Szandor LaVey at the Church of Satan headquarters (The Black House) on September 13, 1967. 

The first side (or opening portion) documents the baptism of LaVey’s daughter Zeena, a controversial and symbolic act within the ritual context. 

The latter portion transitions into recitations from The Satanic Bible (verses I–V) over ambient or composed musical interludes (e.g. selections from Beethoven, Wagner, Sousa) 

In expanded / reissue editions (including the Red/Black Splatter version), “Battle Hymn Of The Apocolypse” (aka Hymn Of The Satanic Empire) is included as a bonus piece. 

This is more of a documentary / ritual artifact than an album of songs. Its power lies in its atmosphere, its historical/cult significance, and the theatrical nature of the ceremony. It’s intended for listeners interested in occult, ritual, spoken word, and Satanic symbolism more than conventional music listeners.

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Description

Tracklisting:

Side A:

  • The Satanic Mass (Recorded Live at The Church of Satan, San Francisco, 1967 — includes the baptism ritual of LaVey’s daughter Zeena)

Side B:

  • The Satanic Bible: Prologue

  • The Satanic Bible: Book of Satan, Verse I

  • The Satanic Bible: Verse II

  • The Satanic Bible: Verse III

  • The Satanic Bible: Verse IV

  • The Satanic Bible: Verse V

  • Battle Hymn Of The Apocolypse (Hymn of The Satanic Empire) [bonus track on later pressings / reissues including this Red/Black Splatter edition]

Notes on Editions:

1968 Original Pressing (Murgenstrumm / Amarillo):
Side A was the Mass.
Side B contained recitations from The Satanic Bible.
No “Battle Hymn” included.

Later Reissues (e.g., Cleopatra Records, 1990s):
Added “Battle Hymn Of The Apocolypse” on Side B as a closer.

2020s Represses (including Red/Black Splatter):
Expanded artwork, colored vinyl (red/black splatter), and remastered sound.
Content matches the extended Side B with Battle Hymn.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 32 × 32 cm

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