NEOS Hassibah Martian Brain Squeeze (Alandhiscar 1983)

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ARTIST: Neos
Title: Hassibrah Gets The Martian Brain Freeze
Label: Self Released (Canada)
Year: 1983
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Bio: (from KTFH) The Neos formed in 1980 in Victoria, B.C., an hour and a half ferry ride outside of Vancouver. This high school trio played noisy, lightspeed HC in an attempt to be the "world's fastest band", which at the time, they probably were. Although they gigged infrequently, they still managed to open for the likes of the Subhumans, Black Flag and Dead Kennedys (who made a fan out of Jello). They released two 7"s, both in 1982, on their label Alandhiscar - the 11 song "End All Discrimination" and the 14 song "Hassibah Gets The Martian Brain Squeeze." Ratcage Records out of New York City repressed the second 7" following year.

When the Neos called it quits at the end of 1983, Steve and Kev continued on for another year as Harvest of Seaweed (a "recording group" only). After this, Kev started Sludge Confrontations with John from the legendary Victoria hardcore band Jerk Ward. Neos members eventually went on to play in Mexican Power Authority and the Showbiz Giants. Despite being fairly obscure, they still remain very influential, even having their songs covered by Charles Bronson and NOFX. A full discography with unreleased tracks is in the works, to be released on vinyl and CD by Breakeven Records.

CONDITION:
SLEEVE: M-
RECORD: M-
VINYL COLOR: black
NOTES: Edition of 500 and I doubt you'll ever see another copy in such perfect shape. Includes numerous inserts including guitar tabs for songs and lyrics (see photos). The offset smudges you see on the labels came from the Xerox inserts and were clearly never pulled out or listened to for TWENTY FIVE YEARS!

ORIGIN/PROVENANCE: My friend Corey Rusk, who runs Touch & Go Records (and formerly of The Necros), has been cleaning out his storage space and has realized that he really doesn't have any more room for the all doubles and triples of many of the rare records in his collection.  He's busy running Touch and Go and doesn't have the time to deal with selling his extras... but they do need to go.  So he asked me to help him sell them off.  And of course, as a long time friend of Corey and and fan of Touch and Go Records (along with being a 10+ year eBay seller with a perfect feedback rating of 1600+), I jumped at the chance. 

I'll be auctioning approximately 1500+ items so please stay tuned.....

Be sure to check out my other items for sale!

I also recently put up about 20 different rare posters!

New items will be listed every Sunday (unless I'm out of town).

PAYMENT: Paypal only. Or so sez eBay.

SHIPPING: The record will be housed between two pieces of cardboard and then put inside a sturdy mailer. If you live inside the US, tracking is provided free of charge. Outside of the US, airmail rates apply. IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE US, DO NOT PAY UNTIL I SEND YOU AN INVOICE! eBay's international shipping calculator frustrates me. Insurance is ADDITIONAL and strongly recommended (especially if you live in Italy!).

And yes, I'll be happy to combine shipping. It saves your money and my time!