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Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks Here's Th...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex PistolsYear/Genre/City: 1977, Punk, London, UKMatrix #: BSK 3147Condition: G+ (shows wear but plays fine with some surface noise) Cultural Facts: Legal Trouble: The “Bollocks” title triggered an obscenity case in the UK; the shop/label fight became free publicity and a punk-era media circus. Band Drama: Malcolm McLaren’s control and internal chao...
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Butthole Surfers 1981 – The First Practice Tape
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Butthole Surfers 1981 – The First Practice TapeYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1981, Rock, Experimental Punk, San Antonio, TXCondition: New Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Captures the band before a stable name—early flyers and tapes floated multiple identities as they tried to outrun being “a normal punk band.” Studio Lore: Practice-tape era: one room, one take, cheap gear—documents made to trade and book shows...
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Dropkick Murphys / The Business – Mob Mentality
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Dropkick Murphys / The Business – Mob MentalityYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1999, Rock, Street Punk, Boston, MA / London, EnglandCondition: New Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: A trans-Atlantic street-punk handshake—Boston’s new guard linking up with UK ’80s Oi! lineage to claim legitimacy. Media Narrative: Splits like this were scene infrastructure: cheap releases that doubled as mutual promotion and proof yo...
$26.98
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Ramones – Halfway to SanityYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1987, Rock, Punk Rock, New York CityCondition: New Cultural Facts: Band Drama: By this era the Joey vs. Johnny split was entrenched; the band functioned like a workplace—touring pros who didn’t socialize. Studio Lore: Co-produced with Daniel Rey, a longtime inside collaborator who helped the Ramones translate to late-’80s studio expectations. Media Na...
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Elliot Smith - Elliot Smith (Indie Exclusive Co...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Elliott Smith – Elliott SmithYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1995, Rock, Indie Folk, Portland, ORCondition: New Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Came out of the Pacific Northwest indie web via Heatmiser, then pivoted hard into a solo identity inside the Kill Rock Stars universe.Studio Lore: Tracked with a stripped, home-scale workflow—small rooms, close mics, and arrangements built like private demos that never got “...
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Suppression With Bastard Noise – Infernal Legions
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Suppression With Bastard Noise – Infernal LegionsYear/Genre/City: 2023, Punk/Noise / Grindcore, Los Angeles, CAMatrix #: Undesirable-027Condition: Mint/sealed Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Bastard Noise connects to the Man Is The Bastard orbit—L.A. garage/warehouse DIY where grind, noise, and punk scenes overlapped. Studio Lore: Built like a “gear-as-identity” project—drum machine/pedals/tape abuse treate...
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Anarchy on Abbey Road - A Punk Tribute to the B...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Anarchy on Abbey Road – A Punk Tribute to the BeatlesYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1996, Rock, Punk Rock, Various CitiesCondition: New Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Early UK punks didn’t reject The Beatles so much as the industry that embalmed them—same love of short songs and hooks, different attitude toward “respect.” Political Science: Punk’s “anyone can start a band” ethos borrows from the Beatles’ pre-f...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Street Noise – Street NoiseYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1969, Rock, Funk/soulMatrix #: 2010Condition: VG++ (looks good) Cultural Facts: Early-2010s DIY era: artists self-funded records while using social media to book tours and build scenes. Physical media stayed central as merch—records sold at shows to keep bands moving in a shaky post-2008 economy. Small-run local releases often came from tight networks: all-...
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Comeback Kid – Turn It Around MARBLE VINYL (Sta...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Comeback Kid - Turn It AroundYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2003, Punk, Melodic Hardcore, Winnipeg, Canada 5/26Condition: New (BC) | Members: Scott W (75' - Alive), Andrew N (81' - Alive), Jeremy H (81' - Alive), Kyle P (80' - Alive), Cliff H (81' - Alive)Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: Comeback Kid formed around straight edge hardcore’s pressure-cooker world, where discipline, anger, and scene loyalty became ...
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Title: Misfits – Evilive 7"Year/Genre: 1982, PunkMatrix #: N/ACondition: New Cultural Facts: Ca...
Title: Misfits – Evilive 7"Year/Genre: 1982, PunkMatrix #: N/ACondition: New Cultural Facts: Captures early-’80s Misfits onstage in New York and San Francisco, at the point where the Fiend Club was turning them into a cult phenomenon. Originally issued on Glenn Danzig’s Plan 9 label in small runs, sold mainly by mail order and at shows. Early copies were heavily bootlegged and traded, making almost any Evilive pressing a long-running target for horror-punk collectors.
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Hüsker Dü – Metal Circus (Staff Pick!)
Title: Hüsker Dü – Metal CircusYear/Genre: 1983, Hardcore PunkCondition: New, repackaged at Power...
Title: Hüsker Dü – Metal CircusYear/Genre: 1983, Hardcore PunkCondition: New, repackaged at Power Plant Cultural Facts: Released on SST Records, it marked Hüsker Dü’s transition from the Minneapolis punk underground onto the wider American independent circuit. Issued during a period of relentless touring, it helped build their reputation as one of the most intense and hardworking bands in the 1980s punk landscape. Frequently cited as a bridge between early U.S. hardcore and the emerging...
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Title: Operation Ivy – Hectic E.P.Year/Genre: 1988, Punk / SkaMatrix #: 87079-1Condition: (not pr...
Title: Operation Ivy – Hectic E.P.Year/Genre: 1988, Punk / SkaMatrix #: 87079-1Condition: (not provided) Cultural Facts: Recorded in just one day in 1987 at 924 Gilman Street’s in-house studio, embodying the East Bay DIY ethos. The band’s mix of ska rhythms and hardcore energy became the blueprint for the ’90s ska-punk explosion. Their short career—less than two years—left a lasting influence that outlived the band, inspiring countless Bay Area acts. Price Suggestions:NM: $40–$55VG+: ...
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Sex Pistols – Some Product: Carri On Sex Pistol...
Title: Sex Pistols – Some Product: Carri On Sex PistolsYear/Genre: 1979, Punk/Spoken WordMatrix #...
Title: Sex Pistols – Some Product: Carri On Sex PistolsYear/Genre: 1979, Punk/Spoken WordMatrix #: VR2Condition: VG+Cultural Facts: Compiled entirely from radio interviews, capturing the band’s chaotic humor and confrontational media presence. Released two years after their breakup, it served as Virgin Records’ attempt to keep the Pistols’ notoriety alive. The title parodies the British Carry On film series, mocking the commercialization of punk’s anti-establishment image.Price Suggesti...
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Year/Genre: 1994 Punk / Skate PunkMatrix #: HR604-1Condition: NEW, repackaged at Power Plant Desc...
Year/Genre: 1994 Punk / Skate PunkMatrix #: HR604-1Condition: NEW, repackaged at Power Plant Description: Released in 1994 on Hopeless Records, Cannonball Man by White Kaps delivers fast, hard-hitting punk with a blend of humor and social commentary. The album captures the essence of '90s skate punk, featuring tracks like “Big Top,” “N.R.A.,” and “Get Beer.” Its energetic sound and irreverent lyrics made it a staple for fans of the genre. This new, sealed copy ensures optimal sound quality an...
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Slap Shot - Back On The Map (Staff Pick!)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Slapshot – Back On The MapYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2018, Rock, Hardcore Punk, Boston, MACondition: New Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Slapshot runs on Boston hardcore’s old social infrastructure—crew culture, local gyms, all-ages halls, and promoter loyalty. Band Drama: Jack “Choke” Kelly’s confrontational leadership kept the band intact and volatile; lineups changed, but the center never moved. Media ...
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Plain White T's- Every Second Counts (BLUE VINYL)
Year/Genre: 2006 Pop / Emo-PopMatrix #: D004097801Condition: Mint (sealed) Description:Originatin...
Year/Genre: 2006 Pop / Emo-PopMatrix #: D004097801Condition: Mint (sealed) Description:Originating from Chicago, Plain White T’s achieved mainstream acclaim exploring Midwest power-pop and heartfelt storytelling. Every Second Counts, recorded in Chicago and California and released in 2006, includes breakout singles like “Hey There Delilah” and “Our Time Now.” This album blends emotive lyricism with polished pop-punk arrangements, reflecting mid-2000s youth culture’s fascination with DIY authe...
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The Promise Ring – Nothing Feels Good (Rare Mar...
Title: The Promise Ring – Nothing Feels GoodYear/Genre: 1997, EmoCondition: Sealed (color anniver...
Title: The Promise Ring – Nothing Feels GoodYear/Genre: 1997, EmoCondition: Sealed (color anniversary pressing) Cultural Facts: The Promise Ring came out of Milwaukee, tied into the upper Midwest emo and indie circuit of basements, VFW halls, and small clubs. In the late 90s they toured endlessly with bands from Chicago, Iowa, and Jersey, helping turn “emo” from a D.C. niche into a national youth subculture. The title nods to that moment when suburban kids felt alienated from mall cultu...
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The Cardboard Swords – The Cardboard Swords
Title: The Cardboard Swords – The Cardboard SwordsYear/Genre: 2015, Indie Rock / EmoMatrix...
Title: The Cardboard Swords – The Cardboard SwordsYear/Genre: 2015, Indie Rock / EmoMatrix #: CYLSCondition: M Cultural Facts: Recorded in Michigan by a group of college friends who built their early fanbase through Tumblr and Bandcamp communities. Known for self-deprecating humor and diary-style lyrics that mirrored the rise of Midwest emo’s second internet wave. Their music videos were shot DIY-style around Grand Rapids, turning mundane apartment life into something strangely a...
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