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Holy Grail Punk Funk Vinyl LP Record

Fishbone Self - Titled Debut EP

1985 Original Debut 12" EP Pressing Colombia Records  - B6C 40032


I bought this when it was first released in 1985 and it is in fantastic condition.    
Vinyl:   NM- Sleeve:  VG+++ to NM-


Rare chance to own this crucial punk funk EP in such great condition.

Good luck with your bidding.

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Fishbone Fishbone Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Combining equal parts of deep funk, high-energy punk, and frantic ska, the Los Angeles-based Fishbone was one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a sizable cult following during the late '80s, yet they were never able to earn a mainstream audience.

Led by vocalist/saxophonist , the band formed in 1979 while the members were still in junior high; the original lineup comprised , , , Walter Kibby II, and . After performing in local clubs during the early '80s, the group signed with Columbia Records in the mid-'80s, releasing a self-titled EP in 1985. The following year, Fishbone released their first full-length album, . While it was marred by a somewhat slick production, the sheer energy of their performances burned through the slightly polished surface. In 1987, the band released the Christmas EP .

 (1988), Fishbone's second album, captured the band at their most ambitious, as they slammed back and forth between heavy metal and funk, throwing in an acoustic number and a cover of 's "Freddie's Dead" for balance. The album expanded their audience and charted at number 153. However, the band didn't record a new album for another three years. In the meantime, they made two EPs --  (1989) and  (1990) -- which basically comprised several B-sides. Before 1991's  Fishbone added second guitarist .  didn't depart from the band's reckless eclecticism; it refined it. The album was a hit, peaking at number 49 and receiving positive reviews. However, the record didn't establish the band as a mainstream success, nor did 1993's , despite their appearance at the third Lollapalooza.

Even when the third wave ska revival began to rise to popularity in 1996, Fishbone was left behind, as their 1996 record  -- their first album for Arista -- was ignored, as was the double-disc compilation . Despite their poor sales, the group remained a popular concert attraction, issuing the all-star  in the spring of 2000. Unfortunately, Hollywood Records had little support for the album and it disappeared after a few disappointing months. They were dropped from the label the following summer, with side projects and various other things keeping them busy during this rough period. An EP featuring a 20-minute jam with , entitled , was released on their own label in the spring of 2002, followed by a live album full of new songs, , in the summer. In 2006 their album  appeared in Europe. It arrived in the U.S. in April the next year.