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High-Octane Hard Rock Anthem: Ted Nugent ‘Cat Scratch Fever’ Japanese Promo (25AP 592)

This 1977 release represents the third studio album by Ted Nugent and stands as the definitive pinnacle of his “Motor City Madman” era. Released in Japan on the Epic label and manufactured by CBS/Sony Inc., Cat Scratch Fever solidified Nugent’s status as a hard rock superstar. The album is anchored by its legendary title track and other high-energy favorites like “Wang Dang Sweet Poontang,” featuring the raw, aggressive guitar style and wild persona that made Nugent a staple of 1970s arena rock.

Rare Promo Specifications and Label Features

This specific copy is a highly collectible Promo Sample, identified by the promotional characters on the center labels. The record features the classic 1970s Epic orange labels, which were a hallmark of the label’s releases during this period in Japan. Promotional pressings from CBS/Sony are prized by audiophiles and collectors alike, as they were typically produced using the earliest stampers to ensure the most dynamic and punchy audio reproduction for radio and industry use.

Gatefold Presentation and Complete Inclusions

The album is housed in a premium gatefold sleeve, which provides a larger canvas for the iconic cover photography and internal artwork. This edition is preserved in its complete original form, featuring the original Obi strip and a dedicated lyric insert that includes detailed Japanese liner notes by Tsutomu Aoyagi. Manufactured with the superior vinyl quality and attention to detail associated with CBS/Sony’s Tokyo plant, this 1977 Japanese promo remains a quintessential archival piece of 1970s hard rock history.