Unholy Trinity: (The) Satanic Mass LP; The Satanic Bible; The Satanic Rituals (Companion to The Satanic Bible). recorded live at the Church of Satan, San Francisco (Vinyl) by LaVey, Anton Szandor; Church of Satan; Randall Alfred, former owner - 1972

San Francisco, CA / New York: Murgenstrumm Stereo / Avon, 1972. First Issue LP / Paperback, First edition, First printings. LP / Original Wraps. Very Good+. First Issue LP / Paperback, First edition, First printings. LP / Original Wraps. The Church of Satan was founded in 1966, under Anton Szandor LaVey's direction, emphasizing Satan as the symbol of personal freedom and individualism. The Satanic Mass: Recorded Live at the Church of Satan is the first released audio recording of a Satanic ritual by high priest Anton Szandor LaVey, recorded September 13, 1967 at Church of Satan headquarters, known as The Black House. The album was originally released as a vinyl LP in 1968, on LaVey's own label Murgenstrumm. It was reissued by Amarillo Records on June 21, 1995. The record album of readings in Satanic ritual and philosophy by the Church of Satan, called "The Satanic Mass," which contained material later to appear in their Satanic Bible (published in 1969). In spite of the title and a few phrases in Latin, this album did not deal with the traditional Black Mass. The Church of Satan's two Black Masses also use the French text of the Black Mass in Huysmans' LÃ -Bas to a great extent. Thus, the Black Mass found in The Satanic Rituals is a combination of English, French, and Latin. Further, in keeping with the traditional description of the Black Mass, all three also require a consecrated Host taken from a Catholic church, as a central part of the ceremony.
Side one of the album features an audio recording of the baptism of LaVey's daughter, Zeena. Side two features (pre-publication) excerpts from The Satanic Bible recited by LaVey over the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, and John Philip Sousa. Recorded at the Church Of Satan, San Francisco, California, Friday 13 September, III Anno Satanas. One of 1,875 copies in the first pressing according to The Church of Satan. Collection also contains second duplicate record sleeve in better condition in mylar.
The Satanic Bible and the Satanic Rituals are the publication cornerstones of the Church of Satan's philosophy of the main Satanic tenets and the elemental (earth, air, fire, water) philosophies of the Church of Satan, in addition to ritual practices, created by Anton LaVey and his followers.
The Satanic Mass LP and the two books, "The Satanic Rituals and the Satanic Bible" are all inscribed by Anton LaVey to the former owner, Randall Alfred. All autographs of LaVey share the signature devil's tail of the Y in LaVey. Randall Alfred joined the Church of Satan in 1968 as a participant observer for research, and became a significant member. His report, The Church of Satan is a chapter in the 1976 book, "The New Religious Consciousness," edited by Charles Y. Glock and Robert N. Bellah. When Alfred confessed to LaVey that he'd joined for research, LaVey's response was that practicing deception in order to gain wisdom was perfectly in accord with church doctrine.
Satanic Mass: "To Randall, who has the grasp of might that the wizards of all ages make their standard! Rege Satanas--Anton Szandor LaVey, 31 Oct. III.a.S (Halloween). Stamped by former owner. Also includes clipping letter to the editor article about Satanism.
The Satanic Bible: "To Randall Alfred: Wizard and Priest, May your indulgences be many and your achievements great! Rege Satanas! Anton Szandor LaVey. 30 April V.a.S. (Walpurgis Nacht)
The Satanic Rituals: "To Randall, a dweller on the Rim. Anton Szandor LaVey. Fri. 13th July VIII." (Friday the 13th). Shelfwear and discoloration to jacket sleeve, mildly scratched on surface, otherwise very good. Original pressing of black vinyl LP, red, black and white with Baphomet image. (Typo with LaVey described as a "physical researcher" and not a psychical researcher on the rear cover and image of LaVey) Two paperbacks: mild shelfwear, creasing, toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Original wrappers on books in black and pink, image of LaVey on verso. All materials inscribed by the creator to the former owner.