Bad Brains – Bad Brains (Staff Pick!)
$27.98
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- 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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- Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years
The record
Title: Bad Brains – Bad Brains
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1982, Rock, Hardcore Punk, Washington, D.C.
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Scene Ecology: Before hardcore, they were a late-’70s D.C. jazz fusion band called Mind Power—serious players who pivoted fast and shocked the local scene.
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Media Narrative: As Black Rastafarian punks in a mostly white hardcore world, they were both revered and othered—reshaping who punk “looked like.”
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Personal Struggle: H.R.’s long battles with mental health and instability affected tours and lineups, adding volatility to an already intense band dynamic.
What collectors say
4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews
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★★★★★
This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.
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★★★★★
Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).
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