March 8th Newsletter
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  • Killdozer – Intellectuals Are The Shoeshine Boys Of The Ruling Elite
    Killdozer – Intellectuals Are The Shoeshine Boys Of The Ruling Elite
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    “So very perfectly American: a title that could have come from one of Frank Zappa’s albums, a cover photo with references to Elvis and Brainerd, MN, and a concluding remake […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Plasmatics – Meet The Plasmatics
    Plasmatics – Meet The Plasmatics
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    An early EP from the chaotic punk band. Label: Vice Squad – VS-106ESP Format: Vinyl, 12″ Country: US Released: 1979 VG/VG

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Saint Abdullah, Jason Nazary – Evicted In The Morning
    Saint Abdullah, Jason Nazary – Evicted In The Morning
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    “A unique dialogue between the electronic textures of Saint Abdullah with the live drums of Jason Nazary (Anteloper). Saint Abdullah consists of Tehran-born brothers Mohammad and Mehdi [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • The Hatch Expansion – Texas Edition
    The Hatch Expansion – Texas Edition
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    This release is an orchestral expansion of the vocabulary of The Hatch. The duo work of Desprez and Rasmussen extrapolating into two local scenes in Texas. Label: Sonic Transmissions Records […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Gil Scott-Heron – Small Talk At 125th And Lenox
    Gil Scott-Heron – Small Talk At 125th And Lenox
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    “Twenty-one-year-old Gil Scott-Heron had yet to make the full transition from poet to musician when he recorded his provocative 1970 debut, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox. His words, [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Madelaine ‎– Who Is She..
    Madelaine ‎– Who Is She..
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    Amazing rewrite/cover of the Bill Withers track “Who Is He?”. Absolute smoker. Label: Chi Sound Records – CH-LA863H Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1978 VG+/VG+. [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Carry On Oi!!
    Carry On Oi!!
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    Oi comp featuring tracks from Blitz and The Business Label: Secret Records – SEC 2 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: UK Released: 1981 VG/VG. Some light marks. Sleeve shows some […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • The 4 Skins* ‎– The Good, The Bad & The 4 Skins
    The 4 Skins* ‎– The Good, The Bad & The 4 Skins
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    ” Recorded with the first stable line-up after numerous changes, fronted by legendary vocalist Panther (who stepped in after the original singer Gary Hodges’ defection), this is violent, [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Nihilistics ‎– Nihilistics
    Nihilistics ‎– Nihilistics
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    The NYC hardcore band’s hard-hitting debut album Label: Brain Eater – EATER 1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released:1983 VG+/VG. Sleeve shows some noticeable edgwear and corner [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Streetdrugs: Drug ID Guide 2013
    Streetdrugs: Drug ID Guide 2013
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    “This book is a guide for parents, police officers, universities, health departments and many others who are looking for accurate information on the negative health effects of drugs as well [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Bravo 20: The Bombing of the American West
    Bravo 20: The Bombing of the American West
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    “In 1952, the U.S. Navy began illegally testing high-explosive bombs on an enormous expanse of public land near Fallon, in northwestern Nevada. The land had long been sacred to the […]

    GENRE: Art/Photography
  • Whole Spy Catalog: A Resource Encyclopedia for Researchers, Pi’S, Spies, and Generally Nosy People
    Whole Spy Catalog: A Resource Encyclopedia for Researchers, Pi’S, Spies, and Generally Nosy People
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    “A resource encyclopedia for Researchers, PI’s, Spies, and Generally Nosy People. The ultimate guide for finding information and intelligence on anything.” Lapin, 1995 Softcover [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The CIA’s Secret Operations: Espionage, Counterespionage, And Covert Action (scarce)
    The CIA’s Secret Operations: Espionage, Counterespionage, And Covert Action (scarce)
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    A guidebook to the inner and outer workings of the CIA throughout history. Westview Press, 1988 Softcover edition. Light general wear, some scuffing along bottom edge of pages.

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Official K.G.B Handbook
    The Official K.G.B Handbook
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    “An English translation (complete with photographs) of the Official KGB Handbook. Includes ‘Duties Of Political Investigators’, ‘Instruction For External [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Ryu Murakami – Almost Transparent Blue (1st Edition)
    Ryu Murakami – Almost Transparent Blue (1st Edition)
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    “Almost Transparent Blue is a brutal tale of lost youth in a Japanese port town close to an American military base. Murakami’s image-intensive narrative paints a portrait of a group [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Dianne Lake – Member Of The Family
    Dianne Lake – Member Of The Family
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    “At fourteen Dianne Lake—with little more than a note in her pocket from her hippie parents granting her permission to leave them—became one of “Charlie’s girls,” a devoted [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Bernard Roseman – The Peyote Story (scarce)
    Bernard Roseman – The Peyote Story (scarce)
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    “Delves into the rich cultural and spiritual tapestry surrounding the ancient ritualistic use of peyote. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Roseman traces the [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • M.M Kirsch – Designer Drugs
    M.M Kirsch – Designer Drugs
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    “Describes the effects of China White (a synthetic heroin), Crack, Ecstasy, MPTP, Crystal, and PCP, explains why they represent a danger to our society, and shares the experiences of [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Dream Sellers
    The Dream Sellers
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    An investigation into drug-dealers and the drug trade as a whole. Jossey-Bass, 1972 Hardcover first edition. Discoloration to edges of pages and wear to dustjacket apparent under mylar. [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • William S. Burroughs – Queer (1st Printing)
    William S. Burroughs – Queer (1st Printing)
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    “Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is an enigma – both an unflinching autobiographical self-portrait and a coruscatingly political novel, Burroughs’ [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • R.E.L Masters – Forbidden Sexual Behavior and Morality
    R.E.L Masters – Forbidden Sexual Behavior and Morality
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    “Forbidden Sexual Behavior And Morality: An Objective Re-Examination Of Perverse Sex Practices In Different Cultures by R. E. L. Masters is a book that delves into the topic of taboo […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Spycomm: Covert Communication Techniques Of The Underground
    Spycomm: Covert Communication Techniques Of The Underground
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    “Guerrillas, fugitives and other members of the “underground” must exploit existing resources to communicate secretly. This book tells you how they use improvised microfilm, [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • MindWar
    MindWar
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    “In 1980 an obscure internal U.S. Army concept paper, “From PSYOP to MindWar”, accidentally became public. Though only a brief, theoretical speculation, it exploded into the focus of [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Loving Man: A Photographic Guide To Gay Male Lovemaking
    Loving Man: A Photographic Guide To Gay Male Lovemaking
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    One of the first sex-ed & health guides for gay men. Hark Publishing, 1976 Hardcover edition. Some sagging from spine and wear to boards. Discoloration to edges of pages.

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Anthony Braxton – Saxophone Improvisations / Series F.
    Anthony Braxton – Saxophone Improvisations / Series F.
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    “The Inner City label reissued this album not out of some great commitment to avant-garde solo saxophone, but because there was a licensing deal with the shady French label called […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Crude – Attitude
    Crude – Attitude
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    Reissue of their 4th album from 2000 Label: Feral Ward – YAN-0012-056-2009 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 2009 VG+/VG+  

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Morbid Opera – Collection
    Morbid Opera – Collection
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    “Finally, after years of work, the Morbid Opera discography LP!! Painstakingly compiled by Jeff Hodapp (ex-Roach Motel & spouse of Morbid Opera vocalist) and Vinyl Rites, here is all [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Steve Lacy – Only Monk
    Steve Lacy – Only Monk
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    “Steve Lacy has long been one of the foremost interpreters of pianist Thelonious Monk’s music. This set is a solo soprano saxophone recital in which Lacy digs into nine of […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Controlled Death ‎– Ritualistic Mutilation In The Bloody Darkness
    Controlled Death ‎– Ritualistic Mutilation In The Bloody Darkness
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    “Controlled Death is the dark side project by the Japanese noise legend Maso Yamazaki a.k.a. Masonna. In April 2018 he decided to make a shudder debut with 1st album Symphony […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Industrial / Power Electronics
  • SS-20 – Merry Christmas 1986: Is Santa Listening
    SS-20 – Merry Christmas 1986: Is Santa Listening
    $45.00 | , , Add to cart

    Cincinnati punk in its holiday best. Label: No Pretense Records – JRC 86043A Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1986 VG+/VG+. Paste on santa has fallen off but is still […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Broken Hope – The Bowels Of Repugnance
    Broken Hope – The Bowels Of Repugnance
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    The Chicago death metal band’s second album. Label: Metal Blade – 3984-14018-2 Format: CD, Album, Repress Country: US Released: VG+/VG+ with light marks & wear  

    GENRE: Metal
  • William Basinski – Lamentations
    William Basinski – Lamentations
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    “William Basinski’s reputation as the foremost producer of profound meditations on death and decay has long been established, but on his new album, Lamentations, he transforms operatic [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • The Raga Guide: A Survey Of 74 Hindustani Ragas (includes 4 CDs)
    The Raga Guide: A Survey Of 74 Hindustani Ragas (includes 4 CDs)
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    An introduction to Hindustani ragas, including notation and four example CDs. Nimbus Records, 1999 Softcover edition. Some warping to book from weight of CDs/plastic disc holders

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • John Cage – Variations VII
    John Cage – Variations VII
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    Performed at 9 Evenings: Theatre & Engineering, 69th Regiment Armory, New York City, October 15 and 16, 1966 Sound sources: AM-FM Short Wave Radio, Geiger counter, sine wave generators, horn [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • The Shadow Ring – Remains Unchanged
    The Shadow Ring – Remains Unchanged
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    The Shadow Ring was founded by guitar player Graham Lambkin and percussionist Darren Harris in Cheriton, Kent, England in 1993. Tim Goss joined the Shadow Ring in 1996 performing on […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Sarah Mary Chadwick ‎– Me And Ennui Are Friends, Baby (pink vinyl)
    Sarah Mary Chadwick ‎– Me And Ennui Are Friends, Baby (pink vinyl)
    $22.00 | , , Add to cart

    Me And Ennui Are Friends, Baby is the latest full-length from New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, Sarah Mary Chadwick, whose brutally honest songwriting has cast her contrary to [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Rodger Stella / Kites – Interior Moon
    Rodger Stella / Kites – Interior Moon
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    Grim and zoned out noise Label: Mutter Wild – no cat number Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released:2011 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Sarah Mary Chadwick – 9 Classic Tracks
    Sarah Mary Chadwick – 9 Classic Tracks
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    Sarah Mary Chadwick is back with her second official full-length release since her debut solo LP Eating for Two (Bedroom Suck Records, 2012). While preserving her distinctive traits of [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The New Blockaders – Changez Les Blockeurs
    The New Blockaders – Changez Les Blockeurs
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    “Within the history of noise music, there are few artefacts, as seminal as The New Blockaders’ Changez Les Blockeurs. Anyone who has even a casual interest in noise music should […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • T.R. Mahalingam – Flûte En Concert – Inde Du Sud
    T.R. Mahalingam – Flûte En Concert – Inde Du Sud
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    “Intégrale du concert enregisstrée le 1er décembre 1978 à la Maison de la Culture de Rennes” Label: Stil – 0112 S 78 0212 Format: 2xVinyl, LP, Album, Boxset Country: France […]

    GENRE: International
  • V/A – Timara: Electroacoustic Music At Oberlin Vol. 2
    V/A – Timara: Electroacoustic Music At Oberlin Vol. 2
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    “The TIMARA Department at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music traces its roots to the first electronic and computer music courses taught on campus in 1969. Today we celebrate TIMARA’s [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Joe Colley – Pleasure Pressure
    Joe Colley – Pleasure Pressure
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    New Forces presents “Pleasure Pressure,” Joe Colley’s latest LP of expert sound composition. Damaged wires, crackling speakers, and the existential dread of droning electronics [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Coil ‎– The Ape Of Naples / The New Backwards
    Coil ‎– The Ape Of Naples / The New Backwards
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    Compilation boxset containing Coil’s swansongs, Ape Of Naples & The New Backwards, two absolute masterpieces of electronic music. Label: Important Records – imprec174 Format: 4xVinyl, [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Arab Strap – The Shy Retirer E.P.
    Arab Strap – The Shy Retirer E.P.
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    Features AC/DC and Van Halen covers. Mope-rock. Label: Chemikal Underground – CHEM067 Format: Vinyl, 12″, EP Country: UK Released: 2003 VG+/VG+. Old store sticker

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Francisco Meirino – A New Instability
    Francisco Meirino – A New Instability
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    “in 2019, the swiss power-acoustic musician francisco meirino presented ‘a new instability’ a commission for the venerable ina-grm in paris. of course, this institution is the [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Enklav – 2.
    Enklav – 2.
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    “On their second Lp Enklav presents two longer tracks of raw tape manipulations of concrete sounds. With an uncompromising attitude and a sound that seems to be carved out of […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Jackie Edwards – Puts It All Together
    Jackie Edwards – Puts It All Together
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    Soul-tinged Reggae from a master songwriter. Label: Total Sounds – TSL 108 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Jamaica Released: VG+/VG. WOS. Some wear along upper seam

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • Bobby Callender – Rainbow (promo)
    Bobby Callender – Rainbow (promo)
    $32.00 | , , Add to cart

    “This bizarre, Alan Lorber-produced psychedelic album appeared originally in 1969 on Boston Sound. Bobby Callendar was an incredibly gifted poet and lyricist whose complex texts could only [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • FPBJPC ‎– Jubilee
    FPBJPC ‎– Jubilee
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    “Jubilee is an album of selections from the last five years of multifarious output by the art collective FPBJPC, including Jonathan Gean, Michael Pollard, Ben Schumacher, and Peter Friel. [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Joe McPhee / Lasse Marhaug – Harmonia Macrocosmica
    Joe McPhee / Lasse Marhaug – Harmonia Macrocosmica
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    “On Harmonia Macrocosmica, McPhee and Marhaug wrap their phrases tightly, pitting swirling saxophone licks and distorted screams against wheezing, bubbling and raspy electronic [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz