DEAD KENNEDYS - FRESH FRUIT FOR ROTTING VEGETABLES - LP
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I OFFER FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE THIS
VERY SCARCE DEBUT ALBUM OF
DEAD KENNEDYS
FRESH FRUIT FOR ROTTING VEGETABLES
The Dead Kennedys merged revolutionary politics with hardcore punk music and, in the process, became one of the defining hardcore bands. Often, they were more notable for their politics than their music, but that was part of their impact. The Kennedys were more inspired by British punk and the fiery, revolutionary-implied politics of The Sex Pistols than the artier tendencies of New York punk rockers. Under the direction of lead vocalist Jello Biafra, the Dead Kennedys became the most political and, to the eyes of many observers, including Christians and right-wing politicians, the most dangerous band in hardcore. By the mid-'80s, the band had become notorious enough to open themselves up to a prosecution for obscenity (concerning a poster inserted into their 1985 Frankenchrist album), and the ensuing court battle sped the band toward a breakup, but they left behind a legacy that influenced countless punk bands that followed.
The Dead Kennedys formed in 1978 in San Francisco when Biafra (vocals) and bassist Klaus Flouride responded to a magazine ad placed by guitarist East Bay Ray. Drummer Ted (born Bruce Slesinger) joined soon after and the band played locally for the first two years of their career, occasionally venturing outside the Bay Area. Within a year, the band released their first independent single, "California Über Alles," an attack on the then-current governor, Jerry Brown. It was followed shortly afterward by their second single, "Holiday in Cambodia." In 1979, Biafra ran for mayor of San Francisco; he finished fourth. By this time, the band had become quite popular in both the American and British underground. Finally, in 1980, the band released their debut album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, on IRS Records. After its release, Ted left the band; he was replaced by drummer Darren H. Peligro.
AN AUST ISSUE ON MISSING LINK RECORDS LABEL RELEASED BY 7 RECORDS IN 1980 - LINK 8
THE UNLAMINATED SLEEVE LOOKS REALLY LOVELY. THE OPENING EDGE, THE SEAMS AND THE SPINE ARE CLEAN AND SHARP. THERE ARE TWO VERY LIGHT CREASES IN THE SPINE AND THERE IS A LITTLE MODERATE RING WEAR.
THE SHINY VINYL IS BEAUTIFUL - JUST ONE OR TWO LIGHT MARKS
PLAYS LIKE IT LOOKS - BEAUTIFUL - LOUD AND CLEAR.
THE LABELS ARE BEAUT TOO - ONE OR TWO LIGHT SPINDLE MARKS - NO WRITING - NO STICKERS.
TRACKS ARE:
KILL THE POOR == FORWARD TO DEATH == WHEN YA GET DRAFTED == LET'S LYNCH THE LANDLORD == DRUG ME == YOUR EMOTIONS == CHEMICAL WARFARE == CALIFORNIA UBER ALLES == I KILL CHILDREN == STEALING PEOPLE'S MAIL == FUNLAND AT THE BEACH == ILL IN THE HEAD == HOLIDAY IN CAMBODIA == VIVA LAS VEGAS.
VERY HARD TO FIND A COPY OF THIS
VERY SCARCE DEBUT ALBUM
IN ANY CONDITION
THIS ONE HAS A REALLY LOVELY SLEEVE AND THE SHINY VINYL PLAYS BEAUTIFUL.
HAPPY BIDDING FANS.
ALL RECORDS COME IN NEW DUST COVERS AND ARE SECURELY PACKED IN SPECIAL MAILERS WITH NEW BUBBLE WRAP TO PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION DURING TRANSIT.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS THAT ARE LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE POST
INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
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