{"product_id":"silverchair-freak-show-limited-edition-numbered-180g-red-and-black-marbled-vinyl-lp","title":"Silverchair – Freak Show (Limited Edition Numbered 180g Red and Black Marbled Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreak Show\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second studio album from Australian alternative rock icons \u003cstrong\u003eSilverchair\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in February 1997. Following the extraordinary international success of their debut album \u003cem\u003eFrogstomp\u003c\/em\u003e, the Newcastle trio returned with a darker, heavier and more adventurous collection of songs. Combining explosive grunge-inspired guitar riffs, brooding melodies and increasingly sophisticated songwriting, \u003cem\u003eFreak Show\u003c\/em\u003e captures Silverchair at a pivotal stage in their musical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14-track album features some of the band's most celebrated recordings, including the ferocious opening single \u003cstrong\u003eFreak\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emotionally charged \u003cstrong\u003eAbuse Me\u003c\/strong\u003e, the haunting acoustic ballad \u003cstrong\u003eCemetery\u003c\/strong\u003e and the powerful \u003cstrong\u003eThe Door\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other highlights include \u003cstrong\u003eSlave\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNo Association\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePetrol \u0026amp; Chlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRoses\u003c\/strong\u003e and the epic closing track \u003cstrong\u003eThe Closing\u003c\/strong\u003e. From aggressive alternative rock to atmospheric, introspective moments, the album demonstrates a growing musical confidence and creative ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the original Silverchair lineup of vocalist and guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Johns\u003c\/strong\u003e, bassist \u003cstrong\u003eChris Joannou\u003c\/strong\u003e and drummer \u003cstrong\u003eBen Gillies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFreak Show\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the remarkable musical chemistry of three young musicians who had already achieved worldwide success. Johns' distinctive vocals and expressive guitar playing drive the album, while Joannou's powerful bass lines and Gillies' dynamic drumming create a formidable rhythmic foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by acclaimed Australian producer \u003cstrong\u003eNick Launay\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFreak Show\u003c\/em\u003e builds upon the heavy alternative rock foundations of \u003cem\u003eFrogstomp\u003c\/em\u003e while introducing more varied arrangements and experimental influences. The album moves between aggressive, distorted guitar-driven tracks and more melodic compositions, foreshadowing the increasingly ambitious direction Silverchair would explore on subsequent releases such as \u003cem\u003eNeon Ballroom\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDiorama\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased when the band members were still teenagers, \u003cem\u003eFreak Show\u003c\/em\u003e debuted at \u003cstrong\u003enumber one on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e and achieved substantial international success. Its four singles, \u003cstrong\u003eFreak\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAbuse Me\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCemetery\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, helped cement Silverchair's position among Australia's most successful alternative rock bands of the 1990s. The album remains an essential recording from the era and a favourite among Australian rock fans and vinyl collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis official \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Music On Vinyl Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete 14-track album on a single \u003cstrong\u003e180g red and black marbled vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Strictly limited to \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 individually numbered copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collectible pressing includes a \u003cstrong\u003eposter featuring lyrics and pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e. The distinctive marbled vinyl effect makes each record visually unique, with colour patterns that may vary slightly between copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silverchair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freak Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Coloured Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Grunge \/ Post-Grunge \/ Australian Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Reissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition, Individually Numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited To:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,000 Copies Worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and Black Marbled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Records:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Poster with Lyrics and Pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Launay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music On Vinyl \/ Sony Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOVLP2467RB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8719262040922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Slave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSlave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Freak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFreak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Abuse+Me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAbuse Me\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Lie+To+Me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLie to Me\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+No+Association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNo Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Cemetery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCemetery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Pop+Song+For+Us+Rejects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePop Song for Us Rejects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+The+Door\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThe Door\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Learn+To+Hate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLearn to Hate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Petrol+And+Chlorine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePetrol \u0026amp; Chlorine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Roses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRoses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Nobody+Came\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNobody Came\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+Punk+Song+2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePunk Song 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Silverchair+The+Closing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThe Closing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverchair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53694507385121,"sku":"8719262040922","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/0503924_freak-show-limited-edition-red-and-black-marbled-vinyl-lp-by-silverchair_500.jpg?v=1791512984","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/silverchair-freak-show-limited-edition-numbered-180g-red-and-black-marbled-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}