Incubus - Serpent Temptation - Vinyl record - 1st Pressing - 1988

1. General Information

Artist: Incubus (Louisiana, USA)
Title: Serpent Temptation
Label: Brutal Records
Catalog Number: BR-08959-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Death Metal / Thrash Metal

2. Description

"Serpent Temptation" is the seminal debut album from the Metairie, Louisiana-based death/thrash outfit Incubus (not to be confused with the later alternative rock band). Released in 1988, this album is a masterclass in high-speed, technical aggression and remains one of the most respected documents of the transition from thrash to death metal. This original lineup features the Howard brothers and Scot Latour. This copy is professionally preserved and authenticated by VMG (Vintage Media Grading), ensuring its physical integrity and investment value for years to come.

3. Condition

Overall Grade: 9.0 Near Mint (NM) - Graded by VMG
Cover: 8.5
Spine: 9.0
Vinyl: 9.5 (Exceptional, archival quality)
Label: 8.5
Note: Includes the original printed insert. The vinyl is graded at a staggering 9.5, indicating it has likely seen very few spins since 1988.

4. Notes for Collectors

This is the ORIGINAL 1988 US FIRST PRESSING. For serious collectors of extreme metal, this is the definitive version of the album. Unlike later reissues that featured different artwork or were re-recorded under the name Opprobrium, this Brutal Records original captures the band's raw, unfiltered power. The "Mastered by Capitol" stamp in the runout and the specific Delta matrix numbers confirm its status as a genuine first-run pressing. A 9.0 graded copy is a centerpiece-tier item for any high-end metal collection.

5. Matrix/Labels

Side A: BR-08959-1-A-RE-G-2 O B-31406-G2 Δ207831-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Side B: BR-08959-1-B-RE-G-2 O B-31407-G2 Δ20783-X 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Labels: Authentic 1988 Brutal Records labels with standard logo and tracklist layout.