ROUGH CUTT wants you P-13335

LA Metal Polish: Rough Cutt’s ‘Wants You’ (P-13335)

Today’s entry highlights a slice of 1980s Los Angeles hard rock history featuring one of the genre’s most soulful voices. We are examining the 1986 Japanese Promo Sample pressing of Wants You by Rough Cutt, released on Warner Bros. Records with the catalog number P-13335.

Sophisticated Hard Rock

Released on August 25, 1986, Wants You was the band’s second studio album and saw them aiming for a more polished, radio-friendly sound. Produced by the legendary Jack Douglas (famous for his work with Aerosmith and Cheap Trick), the album highlights the gritty, bluesy vocals of Paul Shortino and the intricate guitar work of Amir Derakh and Chris Hagar. The tracklist is packed with hook-laden anthems like “Rock The USA,” “Double Trouble,” and the driving “We Like It Loud,” representing the high water mark of their melodic metal style before the members moved on to other projects.

Rare White Label Promo

This specific copy is a highly collectible Promo Sample, offering the superior audio fidelity often associated with early promotional pressings. The vinyl features the distinctive White Labels reserved for industry distribution, while the back cover bears a “Sample” sticker.

Complete Packaging

Manufactured by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, this release is a complete time capsule. It includes notable for containing two inserts—typically a liner notes/lyric sheet and a promotional company insert—preserving the full presentation of the album as it was delivered to Japanese radio stations in 1986.