Motley Crue Share Unreleased 1981 Demo and Announce 'Too Fast For Love' Box Set

09-10-2026

(Lavoro Media) "Do You Remember? Well, We Remember." Forty-five years ago, Motley Crue introduced themselves to the world with a record that was raw and unapologetic and launched one of rock's most notorious and enduring careers. Today, Motley Crue announced a special 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set of their legendary debut album Too Fast For Love, out October 30th, via BMG.

One of the best debut albums of all time, Too Fast For Love was the first great Los Angeles hard rock album of the '80s, helping kick open the doors for that decade's fertile Hollywood rock scene, as well as the signing frenzy and imitators that followed. Originally self-released in November 1981 in a pressing of just 900 LPs on the band's own Leathur Records imprint, Too Fast For Love was a true DIY statement. Fueled by the Crue's explosive live shows, the album quickly became a sought-after underground release and Elektra Records signed the band less than six months later.

With a retooled tracklist, a remixed and remastered version of Too Fast For Love was issued in August 1982. Lead single "Live Wire" hit the airwaves and the classic music video coincided with the recent launch of MTV which gave many hard rock fans their introduction to the Crue. The band's punk attitude, glam-rock swagger, and explosive live presence quickly separated them from the pack. Too Fast For Love was certified PLATINUM in the US and GOLD in Canada and brought their first of many chart appearances, hitting #77 US, #17 UK Rock & Metal, #77 Scottish Albums, & #95 Swiss Albums. Opening track "Live Wire" has been a cornerstone of the band's live set over the past 45 years and has found a new audience via high energy, fast-paced uses in video games, TV shows, movies and commercials. The band's current tour setlist also includes "Too Fast For Love" and "Take Me To The Top" proving the enduring love from the fans for the album. The filth and fury of those tracks contrast with the more reflective "On With The Show", "Starry Eyes" and "Merry-Go-Round" showcasing the vast songwriting range behind the album.

The centerpiece of the 45th anniversary celebration is a limited edition deluxe box set that includes the 1981 Leathur Records version (which sells for thousands of dollars when one becomes available), the 1982 Elektra Records version, live recordings from the legendary Perkins Palace shows in 1982 (previewing tracks from 1983's epic Shout At The Devil), never-before-released 5-track 1LP featuring demos from the band's first-ever studio sessions from March 1981, replica demo cassette, replica 7" single, 100-page hardcover photo book, replica poster and more.

Too Fast For Love 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Contents:

1LP Black Vinyl remastered 1981 Leathur Records 10-track version
1LP Black Vinyl remastered 1982 Elektra Records 9-track version
2LP Black Vinyl Rare live recordings from the legendary Perkins Palace performances in 1982
1LP Black Vinyl first-ever studio session, March 1981
100-page hardcover book featuring rare and previously unpublished early-band photographs
Replica original demo cassette
Replica original 7-inch single
CD 1981 Leathur Records 10-track version
Replica Poster
Lyric Book

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