Play at maximum volume

[cubdog]

Which albums gave written instructions to play at maximum volume for best results? I remember seeing quite a few back in the day. It would be fun to identify the earliest and latest examples.

cubdog

 

[dumptruck]

I know I have a few but I can't seem to think of any. This cassette came to mind, though:

 

[Midfi deluxe]

Lennon's "Instant Karma!"

 

[finnbow]

Bowie's Ziggy Stardust has "To be played at maximum volume."

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

I know Twisted Sister included a cleverly worded directive in "Stay Hungry" that went something like this: "In order to obtain maximum sensory enjoyment from this recording, it is necessary minimize resistance in the preamplification stage. I.E. - PLAY IT LOUD MUTHA!"

 

[jonman]

Johnny Winter-Second Winter! The album was released as a three sided gatefold set with side four being blank. It was stated on the album that this was to allow wider groove tracks to enhance loudness

 

[tejas]

Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed....."THIS RECORD SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD"

 

[WillVT]

The Cure album Disintegration said in the liner notes:

"This album was mixed to be played loud, so turn it
up!"

 

[BuddhaBob]

Todd Rundgren's 'A Wizard A True Star' sleeve notes

 

[Mystic]

Diamond Head
Borrowed Time
(MCA, UK, 1982)

* Vinyl rip, first-issue MCA/UK LP.

 

[Mystic]

Jaguar
Power Games
(Neat UK, 1983)

*Vinyl rip
**2BPAMV per MY personal directive

 

[Mystic]

Doubtless s.t. to this end scribbled on @ least one LP released by The MC5.

 

[Mystic]

Megadeath
Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!
(Music For Nations, UK, 1985)

* Rip from first-issue UK vinyl LP
** If it doesn't, it should.

 

[Grenadeslio]

James Gang Rides Again

"Made loud to be played loud"

 

[Mystic]

The Neat Singles Collection
Volume I
(Neat, UK, 2002)

* Again, it oughtta be.

 

[Mystic]

Mastodon
Remission
(Relapse, US, 2002)

* Vinyl rip