Sold Date: September 19, 2023
Start Date: September 9, 2023
Final Price: $71.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
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Up for auction is my copy of Dirty Beaches' LP "Badlands." This is a limited edition (just 1000 in existence) first pressing of the album that I bought when it came out in 2011. I never played the album, the sleeve is still in shrink. I just bought it to support the artist then put it in storage. The sleeve and the vinyl are both in EXCELLENT condition. Let me know if you have questions or would like more photos!
"Talking about Badlands in this clip, Hungtai said the album's songs explore "repeating themes, reoccurring characters being in exile or just away from home." So on each of the these tracks, which alternate between rumbling motorcycle punk and more plaintive ballads, you get this sense of man-on-the-road drama, a drifter going from town to town, dive bar to dive bar. The songs work in part because Hungtai has great command of his voice, moving easily from a hushed sing-speak to a throatier purr. A good example is the throbbing Lolita anthem "Sweet 17", where he shrieks and coos over a blown-out drumbeat and scraping reverb, making the track feel equally threatening and sexy." -Pitchfork
I am listing a bunch more DIRTY BEACHES on vinyl (including some rare singles), so be sure to check my other listings!
Are you interested in RARE, INDEPENDENT and EXPERIMENTAL, METAL or NOISE music on well-cared for VINYL? Then be sure to check out my other listings as I’ll be posting a bunch of stuff that’s hard to find, off the beaten path and otherwise just SUPER INTERESTING SOUNDS.
**I will ship the item wrapped in bubble wrap in a cardboard LP mailer. Unless you specifically contact me to request otherwise, I will ship with the disc outside of the main jacket to protect the seams from damage in transit. I do not currently have access to a turntable, so I must visually grade my records. If you have any questions or would like to see more photos, reach out. I am not a professional seller, just a longtime collector who has decided to sell them all off.**