Alice Cooper Group (June 23, 1972 Release) “School's Out” / “Gutter Cat” – Single 7" UK

Released on June 23, 1972, “School's Out” is Alice Cooper’s biggest international hit and a defining anthem of the glam rock era. The song became a massive UK No.1 and a signature track for the band, known for its rebellious energy and iconic status in rock history.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Alice Cooper

Label: Warner Bros.

Date: 23 - June - 1972

Catalogue: K 16188

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

A-Side: “School's Out”

Written by: Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith

Produced by: Bob Ezrin

B-Side: “Gutter Cat”

Written by: Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith Produced by: Bob Ezrin

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Commercial Single (K 16188)

A. School's Out

B. Gutter Cat

UK VARIANTS

• 7" Single, 45 RPM, Solid Centre

• 7" Single, 45 RPM, 4-Pronged

• 7" Promo

• 7" Single, 45 RPM, Picture Sleeve Solid Centre

• 7" Single, 45 RPM, Picture Sleeve 4-Pronged

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS

• USA - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Angola - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Australia - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Austria - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Brazil - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Canada - Warner Bros. - 1972

• El Salvador - Warner Bros. - 1972

• France - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Germany - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Greece - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Israel - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Italy - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Japan - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Mexico - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Netherlands - Warner Bros. - 1972

• New Zealand - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Philippines - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Portugal - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Singapore - Warner Bros. - 1972

• South Africa - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Sweden - Warner Bros. - 1972

• UK - Carlin Music Corporation - 1972

• USA - Warner Bros. - 1972

• Yugoslavia - Warner Bros. - 1973

PERSONNEL

Alice Cooper Alice Cooper – lead vocals Glen Buxton – lead guitar

Michael Bruce – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals

Dennis Dunaway – bass guitar, backing vocals

Neal Smith – drums, backing vocals

Additional personnel

Bob Ezrin – producer

THE STORY

“School's Out” was the title track of Alice Cooper’s fifth studio album. It was released as the album’s only single on April 26, 1972. The song became Alice Cooper’s biggest international hit and has been regarded as their signature song.

CONTEXT & NOTES UK CHART PERFORMANCE

Peak position: No. 1

First Chart Date: 15/07/1972

Total Weeks on Chart: 12

Chart Run 12 weeks - 15/07/1972 to 30/09/1972 Peak: No. 1 (held for 3 weeks)

The song was certified UK Silver by the BPI. It has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is ranked highly on many “greatest songs” lists.

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SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia

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