Bad Religion – How Could Hell Be Any Worse? ORIGINAL 1982 1st Press Epitaph Punk
$
250
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Description
Offered here is an authentic original 1982 first pressing of Bad Religion – How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, one of the most important and influential American hardcore punk albums ever released.
An absolute cornerstone of early Southern California punk and the record that helped launch Epitaph Records into punk history.
This is NOT a modern reissue.
Original First Pressing Details
Catalog / Pressing Information
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Original 1982 Epitaph Records pressing
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No barcode on jacket
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White interior jacket construction
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Includes original lyric insert
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Early first pressing matrix etchings
Matrix / Runout
Side AWHERE THE HELL IS RACINE?? JBGPNOJZ-A S-9417 L-8201
Side AA
SOLIDARNOSC JBGPNOJZ-AA S-9418 L-8201A X
The legendary “WHERE THE HELL IS RACINE??” deadwax etching is one of the most recognizable identifiers of the true first pressing.
Historical Importance
Released at the dawn of the American hardcore movement, How Could Hell Be Any Worse? became one of the defining underground punk records of the 1980s.
Featuring essential tracks including:
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We’re Only Gonna Die
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Fuck Armageddon… This Is Hell
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Latch Key Kids
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The Voice of God Is Government
This album helped establish the melodic and intellectually charged style that would later influence generations of punk and hardcore bands worldwide.
An essential record for collectors of:
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Early Hardcore Punk
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Southern California Punk
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Epitaph Records
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Bad Religion
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DIY Punk History
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1980s Underground Vinyl
Shipping
Record will be professionally packed in a proper LP mailer with protective padding to ensure safe arrival.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding. Many more Punk albums to come!
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