Joe Satriani LP - Surfing with the Alien

Surfing with the Alien is the second album by instrumental rock guitarist Joe Satriani, released in 1987. Surfing with the Alien contributed greatly to establishing Satriani's reputation as a respected rock guitarist.

Surfing with the Alien is one of Satriani's most successful albums to date. The album produced three hit singles for him: "Surfing with the Alien", Satch Boogie", and the radio-only single "Always with Me, Always with You". Although released in late 1987, it did not enter the Billboard 200 until April 1988. As of 2010, Surfing with the Alien is Satriani's only studio album to go platinum in America

The album cover depicts the Marvel Comics character the Silver Surfer on the front, A hand of Galactus is seen on the back cover. The image is from Silver Surfer #1 (1982). The artist, John Byrne, has noted that the image was used without his permission and that he has never received payment for its use. The art is from panel 1 of page 6 of Silver Surfer #1 published in 1982.However, the album liner notes mention a Marvel Characters, Inc. copyright and say the Silver Surfer likeness is used with permission.

 Vinyl and Cover both in good condition. There is a picture of Satriani on the inner sleeve.

Food-for-Thought Records Limited Label - GRUB 8. 

Cover front

Cover back

Vinyl label

Picture on inner sleeve

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