Tru Fax and the Insaniacs - Mental Decay LP - DC New Wave 1982 First Press - VG
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Tru Fax and the Insaniacs - Mental Decay LP - DC New Wave - 1982 First Pressing - VG
This was the only album from Washington, DC new wave band Tru Fax and the Insaniacs, issued in 1982 by Wasp Records (run by Bill and Debbie Asp from their Record & Tape Exchange store in Arlington, VA).
There was only one pressing of this album. No insert sheets. Please feel free to verify features of various release versions on Discogs if you have any concerns.
Overall condition is VG. Vinyl is VG with some moderate scuffing and a shallow scratch on each side. Sleeve is VG+ with a minor ring/corner wear and a bit of schmutz on the back cover.
Side 1:
Up In The Air
Love Love Love
The Problem Is Me
Betsy's Dressed Up
Washingtron
Side 2:
What The World Needs Now
Pinned Under A Jet
The Twin
Mars Needs Women
King Of Machines
The chattering class essayists at Washingtonian magazine declared Tru Fax to be the city's "worst band" in 1980 - apparently without ever having heard them! - which cemented their status and popularity in the local punk/new wave scene. They still perform on occasion.
Grading is subjective, I am not a professional dealer. I try to place myself in the position of the buyer and be as accurate as possible, listing any notable defects.
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From the private collection of the original owner. Please feel free to ask any questions and check out my other items, more being added every Friday!
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