The Tubes’ sixth studio album arrived as a high‑gloss, radio‑ready evolution of their earlier art‑rock theatricality, sharpening the pop instincts introduced on The Completion Backward Principle. With producer David Foster shaping a sleek, big‑budget sound, the band leaned into new wave sheen, rock muscle, and funk‑leaning grooves. Outside Inside became their most commercially successful release, propelled by the breakout hit “She’s a Beauty” and a polished, session‑player‑ri

Label: Capitol Records Catalogue Number: CL 219 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 9, 1981 (UK) A surreal, satirical new‑wave bite — backed with the darker, narrative‑driven Mr. Hate. Issued on Capitol, the single was a UK‑only release promoting The Completion Backward Principle. 🔘 Overview Sushi Girl was released on October 9, 1981 as a UK‑only 7" single on Capitol Records (CL 219). Drawn from The Tubes’ sixth studio album, The Completion Backward Principle, the trac

A full-page Creem Magazine advertisement for Peavey sound gear featuring The Tubes. The Tubes! Smokin’ Rock & Roll with Peavey Sound Gear. Creem Magazine Date: September 1, 1978 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large headline “THE TUBES!” • Dynamic black-and-white live photo of The Tubes in full chaotic performance mode (one member leaping high with guitar, smoke effects, amps in background) • Bold tagline “SMOKIN’ ROCK & ROLL WITH PEAVEY SOUND GEAR.” • Peavey

Young and Rich was released on April 1, 1976 in the United States and Canada on A&M Records (SP‑4580). The album expanded The Tubes’ ambitious art‑rock vision with denser arrangements, sharper satire, and a more polished studio sound.

A classic satirical Creem Magazine profile of The Tubes, delivered in the magazine’s signature irreverent, over-the-top style. Punks (white), stocks & bondage enthusiasts, and kings of rock theatrics — The Tubes invade Creem with maximum absurdity. Creem Magazine Date: December 1975 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Humorous “Creem’s Profiles” feature on The Tubes • Satirical breakdown of the band’s home, age, profession, and hobbies • Mocking references to their

A full-page Circus Magazine advertisement announcing the arrival of The Tubes on A&M Records. The Tubes Have Arrived! Circus Magazine Date: September 1, 1975 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold red headline “THE TUBES HAVE ARRIVED!” • Striking black-and-white photograph of manicured hands with dark nail polish tearing open a record sleeve, with the band name rendered in dripping red liquid lettering above • Collection of enthusiastic review quotes from Radio &