The Swanky’s* – The Very Best Of Hero
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The first ever official vinyl reissue of this 80s Japanese punk masterpiece. This record defined the “Kyushu Punk” sound, and spawned countless fans and imitators in Japan, and across the globe with their fuzzy and noisy style that blended the catchiness and rock’n’roll sensibilities of ‘77 punk bands like Sex Pistols, with the most chaotic raw hardcore punk sounds of the early 80s. The LP comes with an exact replica of the original insert, and faithful center label and jacket artwork.
Those who have been lucky enough to hear an original copy of this album know the sound is dynamic, and a unique experience compared to streaming or digital sources. With this is mind, General Speech, and Kings World Records have chosen to give this record the best possible shot at having it sound as good or better than the 1985 vinyl version, by having it mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studio, making it the first ever half-speed audiophile hardcore punk record, preserving the highest range of frequencies heard on the original.
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