Plasmatics – New Hope For The Wretched
$21.99
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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
Year/Genre: 1980 Punk Rock
Matrix #: 6013768781
Condition: New
Description: Emerging from New York’s anarchic punk scene, New Hope for the Wretched was Plasmatics’ bold debut, blending chainsaw-wielding shock performance with anti-establishment fierceness. Led by Wendy O. Williams—famous for her provocative stage acts—the band channeled Reagan-era industrial tension and hardcore rebellion. Songs like “Corruption,” “Dreamlover,” and “Butcher Baby” turned terror into art, embodying early crossover between punk and metal. As the only Plasmatics album to reach the UK Albums Chart and enter the US Billboard 200, it stands as both a shocking entertainer and historical snapshot of late‑’70s youth outrage. A gritty, iconic artifact for collectors of performance‑punk and countercultural expression.
Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
New (sealed repress): $22–$28
Opened but Mint: $18–$22
Opened VG+: $14–$17
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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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