BODYSNATCHERS Are You Into Destruction 7" EP (WallOSound, 1978) tx kbd punk HEAR

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BODYSNATCHERS Are You Into Destruction 7" EP (Wall-O-Sound, 1978)

For years this band has been mis-credited in discographies as being from either Houston or Dallas, when in fact they hailed from Austin. And not only that, but few realize that this EP (recorded in July of '78) ranks as thee very first independently released punk record in Austin! Yep, it pre-dates the release of the Skunks "Earthquake Shake/Can't Get Loose" by several months. And what a ripper it is! They had two bass players, giving the band a wickedly heavy rhythm section that is complimented with snarling lead vocals a la Mr. Rotten (it should probably be noted that the band formed the day after they saw the Sex Pistols play at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio).

You should already be familiar with "Are You Into Destruction" from its inclusion on Bloodstains Across Texas, but have you heard "Battle Of The Bands?" The song was penned following what was coined a "Punk Festival" that took place in April of 1978 at an unassuming venue called New Atlantis on Austin's now famous 6th Street. This is before the punk scene had really taken off and people like Biscuit and Gary Floyd were merely spectators. The only other bands in town that could be construed as "punk" were the Skunks and Violators, who of course played the New Atlantis gig. The Nervebreakers were also invited to come down from Dallas to participate in this historical "battle of the bands." And as it turns out, they went back home with the prize money. Believing the battle was rigged, the Bodysnatchers proceeded to write a pretty angst-ridden tale about their disdain for the Dallas-area legends.

Sleeve: VG++ (The back of the very thin paper sleeve shows ring wear which is common in every copy I've ever seen)
Record: NM

Give a listen to a few tracks:

Are You Into Destruction

Battle Of The Bands

Obsession/Depression

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GRADING SCALE
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M (Mint)
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NM (Near Mint)
Sealed records or opened ones that are nearly perfect.

EX (Excellent)
Records were carefully handled and seldom played. Covers will have sharp corners and only slight imperfections. There may be some light scuffs or a couple very light scratches on the record.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Some signs of use such as mild ring wear, slight rips, or writing on the cover. The records will have some visible scuffs or scratches that should not be audible.

VG (Very Good)
Covers have either ring wear, moderate seam splits, stains, or other signs of repeat handling. The vinyl will have numerous light scratches that may be audible but not overpowering.

VG- (Very Good Minus)
Covers may have water damage, significant shelf wear, or entire seam splits. Scratches on the record will be deeper and more present, likely causing clicks and pops with the possiblity of skipping.

G (Good)
This is what you call a beater copy and should only be reserved for rare records and place holders as vinyl will have deep scratches that may be felt with a finger nail and likely cause skipping.