Peter Gabriel * SHOCK THE MONKEY * Original Rare German 45rpm 1982 Mint Pristine New Condition. "Shock the Monkey" is a 1982 song by Peter Gabriel. It was released as a single and peaked at #29 in the U.S. charts. It was also included on Gabriel's fourth self-titled album, issued in the U.S. as Security. As well as it's "relentlessly repeated hook" that "sounded nothing like anything else on the radio at the time", this track is known for its popular and somewhat disturbing music video featuring Gabriel in white face paint and a frightened-looking macaque. The song's title is sometimes cited as a reference to the famous experiments by Stanley Milgram described in his book Obedience to Authority , although another Gabriel song, "We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37)", from his 1986 album So, deals more directly with this issue. Gabriel himself has described "Shock the Monkey" as "a love song" that examines how jealousy can release one's baser instincts. This Original 45rpm record is the original 1982 Greman Release on Charisma / GEMA Records : record # 6000 876 with the Original Picture Sleeve in Mint Brand New Condition. Original Picture Sleeve has outer clear protective sleeve. Vinyl is Pristine New ( never been played ) with it's original glossy sheen. Great Peter Gabriel Collectible , as well as genuine rare piece of music history. Check these sites to learn more about the impact of this song. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_the_Monkey . Email with any questions before purchasing if you are unsure about something. We ONLY accept Money Orders , Cashiers Checks or U.S. Cash as payment ( we do NOT accept personal checks or online payment at all). Please email about local pick-up , we are located in NYC in Times Square. All International Customers MUST email us before purchasing this item.