Original MISFITS Horror Business PLAN 9 PL-1009 7” Yellow Vinyl 1979 Press
  $   2,000

 


$ 2000 Sold For
May 13, 2025 Sold Date
May 8, 2025 Start Date
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Description

this is a highly collectible original of The Misfits – “Horror Business” 7” EP, released on Plan 9 Records (PL1009). Here’s a breakdown:



Release Summary

• Artist: The Misfits

• Title: Horror Business

• Label: Plan 9 (PL1009)

• Format: 7” EP, 45 RPM

• Tracks:

• Side A: Horror Business

• Side B: Teenagers from Mars, Children in Heat

• Vinyl Color: Translucent Yellow (original 1979 pressing)

• Insert: Includes the rare haunted house insert (“On Feb. 28, 1979…”)



Authenticity Indicators


Based on these images, this copy appears to be an original 1979 pressing, not a bootleg or reissue. Key indicators:

• Translucent Yellow Vinyl: All authentic first pressings are on this vinyl (approx. 2,000 copies pressed).

• Labels: Feature the correct font and art, including “Plan 9,” “hell-bent music,” and “static age music” depending on the side.

• Matrix Numbers:

• Side A: “PL-1009-A” (hand-etched)

• Side B: “PL-1009-B”

• Insert: The haunted house insert with the Dave Street ghost story is present and correctly printed.

• Sleeve: The front and back sleeves match first press artwork; hand-applied “Business” label overlay appears present, which was done on many originals.



Condition Assessment


From these images:

• Vinyl Grade: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

No major scuffs or scratches are visible; the translucent yellow tone is clean and glossy. Etchings are legible and clean.

• Sleeve Grade: VG (Very Good)

Some visible creasing and edge wear. Front “Horror Business” graphic and back print remain bold with no tears.

• Insert Grade: VG+

Slight handling marks but clean text and no tears or staining.



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