Rocket from the Crypt was formed in 1990 with an initial lineup of singer/guitarist John Reis (Speedo), guitarist Andy Stamets (ND), bassist Pete Reichert (Petey X), drummer Sean, and backing vocalist Elaina.
Their debut album, Paint as a Fragrance, was released in 1991 through the Cargo Music imprint Headhunter Records.
Sean and Elaina then moved away from San Diego and drummer Adam Willard (Atom) and saxophonist Paul O'Beirne (Apollo 9) joined.
The band released a series of vinyl singles on various independent record labels, followed by their second album, Circa: Now!, on Headhunter in 1992.
The band's contract with Interscope included the freedom to record vinyl releases for other labels.
Rocket from the Crypt left Interscope in 1999 and released the EP Cut Carefully and Play Loud independently.
It proved to be their final studio album, as the members drifted into other projects over the next few years and decided to disband.
Rocket from the Crypt's final performance on Halloween 2005 in San Diego was filmed and recorded, and was released in 2008 as R.I.P.
All Systems Go 3 followed that same year, and Reis plans to eventually release a fourth, final installment in the series.
Rocket from the Crypt, minus the horn section, served as Vincent's backing band.
A second version with a different track list was released in the United States by Cargo Music later the same year.
^ I The State of Art Is on Fire was reissued on CD in 1996, including the tracks from Rocket from the Crypt Plays the Music Machine.
This is not an exhaustive list: songs that were first released on the band's albums, EPs, or singles are not included.