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Guns N' Roses (EP)

by Guns N' Roses

Released: May 11, 1988

Hard rock

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

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In terms of lineup, the EP features the classic Guns N' Roses members: W. Axl Rose as lead vocals, Slash as lead guitarist, Izzy Stradlin as rhythm guitarist, Duff McKagan as bassist, and Steven Adler as drummer. The album features a mix of songs from their 1987 debut studio album "Appetite for Destruction" and a cover of the Aerosmith song "Mama Kin". "Guns N' Roses (EP)" is a four-song extended play (EP) by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses.

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Released in 1988 under the Geffen Records label…

Released in 1988 under the Geffen Records label, this EP was only released in Japan.

This EP is especially significant because it gives…

This EP is especially significant because it gives listeners a glimpse into the band's raw energy and incredible potential right as they were set to make it big globally.

Even today, it's considered a must-have by many…

Even today, it's considered a must-have by many fans and collectors of the band's work.

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"Guns N' Roses (EP)" is a four-song extended play (EP) by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Released in 1988 under the Geffen Records label, this EP was only released in Japan. The album features a mix of songs from their 1987 debut studio album "Appetite for Destruction" and a cover of the Aerosmith song "Mama Kin".

This EP is especially significant because it gives listeners a glimpse into the band's raw energy and incredible potential right as they were set to make it big globally. Even today, it's considered a must-have by many fans and collectors of the band's work.