The 8 August 1989 issue of Raw carries a full-page advertisement for Alice Cooper’s single “Poison.” Publication: Raw Date: August 8, 1989 Country: United Kingdom The advert is headed “The return of…” and features a large black-and-white photograph of Alice Cooper in a studded leather jacket over a T-shirt printed with a screaming face. Bold text announces “POISON – The brand new single 7 · 12 · CD Produced by Desmond Child.” Additional copy notes that the 12″ and CD include

THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: MCA Format: 12" Vinyl Single (also 7") Country: UK Catalogue: MCAX 1241 Release Date: March 1988 (UK) / November 1987 (US) Hard-hitting heavy metal track with strong guitar work from Kane Roberts. Black vinyl with red/white text. A-side “Freedom”. B-side includes “Time To Kill” and live “School’s Out” on some versions. Limited edition snakeskin PVC bag available. CONTEXT AND NOTES VARIANTS & PACKAGING Written as a direct protest against

Alice Cooper’s breakthrough 1971 album Love It To Death, a cornerstone of shock rock and hard rock, reissued and highlighted in Billboard’s New Releases on June 13, 1987, featuring the iconic hit “I’m Eighteen.” RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Alice Cooper Title: Love It To Death Date: 1971 (Original) / June 13, 1987 (Reissue noted in Billboard) Label: Warner Bros. Format / Type: CD Album Country: United States Catalogue: 1883-2 TRACK LIST Caught In A Dream I’m Eighteen

This striking full-page advertisement from June 1980 promotes Alice Cooper’s album Flush The Fashion and its lead single “Clones (We’re All)”, positioning the shock-rock legend as a rebellious force ready to dominate the new decade with his most blistering work in years. Publication: Music Magazine Advert Date: June 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: ALICE COOPER IS FED UP. THE STORY The advert features a striking black-and-white photo

The August 1977 issue of Creem features a multi-page article on Alice Cooper’s current tour, including interview comments on the show, the new album, and his stage plans. Publication: Creem Date: August 1977 Country: United States The feature opens with details of Alice Cooper’s tour schedule, originally 65 shows in 70 days now cut to a solid 30 dates. It describes the $400,000 stage set shaped like a TV, the band line-up including Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter, and the return

The June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine features an article titled “Coopermania In Australia”, detailing Alice Cooper’s highly successful yet controversial Australian tour, including his arrest and financial disputes with promoters. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 23, 1977 Country: United States Location: New York Section: News / Feature THE STORY The piece reports on Alice Cooper’s record-breaking Australian tour, which drew a sell-out crowd of 40,000 in Sydney. I

The June 16, 1977 edition of Rolling Stone features a full-page promotional advertisement for Alice Cooper’s new album, complete with a Summer 1977 tour schedule and his signature tongue-in-cheek tough-guy persona. Publication: Rolling Stone Date: June 16, 1977 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Album Promotion / Advertisement THE STORY The bold ad shows Alice Cooper in character holding a gun, promoting his latest release on Warner Bros. Records. It includes

lice Cooper’s Circus Magazine cover story and four‑page feature from August 24, 1976, plunging into his darkly theatrical battle between persona and performer as he stages a grand satanic showdown at the height of his mid‑’70s spectacle.

The August 1976 issue of Playboy features an excerpt from Alice Cooper’s autobiography Me, Alice, written with Steven Gaines, recalling the period just before the band’s breakthrough. Publication: Playboy Date: August 1976 Country: United States The extract describes Alice Cooper and the band’s early struggles, including time spent in a freezing house trailer in Detroit selling Christmas trees two months before success. It covers their talent show beginnings at Cortez High Sc

The August 1976 issue of Crawdaddy features an article on Alice Cooper titled “Alice in Hades: Welcome to My Ego,” exploring his autobiography, stage persona and personal life. Publication: Crawdaddy Date: August 1976 Country: United States The piece discusses Alice Cooper’s book Me, Alice, his views on consistency and ego, and comments such as “Yeah, God. I’m a real asshole.” It covers his early bands, the move from Phoenix, his relationship with wife Sheryl, plans for a mod