Alice Cooper Group (September 6, 1972) US – “Elected” 7" Single
Released in the US on September 6, 1972, Elected arrived at the height of the Alice Cooper Group’s early‑1970s shock‑rock success.
The single presented a satirical, high‑energy glam‑rock anthem that cast Alice as a chaotic, tongue‑in‑cheek presidential candidate during the 1972 election season.
Its brass‑driven arrangement, theatrical vocal delivery, and political parody made it one of the band’s most distinctive statements of the era.
The B‑side, Luney Tune, drawn from the School’s Out album, reinforced the band’s theatrical, off‑kilter style with its playful yet eerie tone. Together, the two tracks captured the group’s creative peak between School’s Out and Billion Dollar Babies.
RECORDING
Produced by Bob Ezrin, Elected reworks elements of the earlier track Reflected (from Pretties for You) into a polished, horn‑driven hard‑rock anthem. The B‑side, Luney Tune, also produced by Ezrin, reflects the band’s tight musicianship and theatrical flair, blending humor with menace.
STYLE & THEMES
Elected blends hard rock, glam rock, and satirical political commentary. Its lyrics portray a rock star running for office with exaggerated bravado, aligning with the band’s shock‑rock persona. Luney Tune offers a darker, theatrical mid‑tempo rocker with a playful, surreal edge, fitting the band’s early‑1970s aesthetic.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Elected — A brass‑driven, high‑energy glam‑rock anthem satirizing political ambition, produced by Bob Ezrin and released as the lead single for Billion Dollar Babies.
• Luney Tune — A theatrical B‑side from School’s Out, written by Alice Cooper and Dennis Dunaway, blending humor, darkness, and shock‑rock character.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released September 6, 1972 in the USA as a 7" single on Warner Bros. Records. Catalogue number WB 7631. Released in Germany on October 6, 1972, with some copies including a promotional election sticker. Entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 34 (week of October 1–7, 1972), peaking at No. 4 over a 10‑week run. Reached No. 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
• UK Singles Chart — Peak 4
• US Billboard Hot 100 — Peak 26
• Canada — Peak 3
• Germany — Peak 3
• Austria — Peak 5
• Netherlands — Peak 5
PERSONNEL
Alice Cooper — vocals
Glen Buxton — guitar
Michael Bruce — guitar, keyboards Dennis Dunaway — bass
Neal Smith — drums
Produced by Bob Ezrin Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue numbers: • WB 7631
Artist: Alice Cooper
Title: Elected
Label: Warner Bros. Records Country: United States
Catalogue: WB 7631
Date: September 6, 1972
Format: 7" Single
Tracklist (7"):
A — Elected (version)
B — Luney Tune (version)
Tracklist (7" Promo): A — Elected (version) B — Elected (version)
Notes:
US release issued on Warner Bros. WB 7631 (September 6, 1972).
German edition released October 6, 1972, with some copies including a promotional election sticker.
UK edition entered the singles chart during the week of October 1–7, 1972.
The single reworks elements of Reflected and pairs the A‑side with Luney Tune from School’s Out.
Linked Releases
• Elected — Australia 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Austria 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Canada 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Denmark 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Luney Tune — France 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Germany 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Greece 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Italy 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Japan 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Madagascar 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Mexico 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Netherlands 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — New Zealand 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Philippines 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Portugal 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Singapore 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — South Africa 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Spain 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Sweden 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Turkey 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — UK 7" — Warner Bros. — 1972
• Elected — Brazil 7" — Warner Bros. — 1973
• Elected — Israel 7" — Warner Bros. — 1973
• Elected — Yugoslavia 7" — Warner Bros. — 1973
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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