Sold Date: July 20, 2023
Start Date: November 17, 2022
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SPECIMEN “Batastrophe” SIRE NM/VG GOTH PIONEERS 12” Mini Album KLF/Flesh For Lulu

LP surfaces are graded: NM condition—nearly flawless.  Sleeve is graded: VG condition due to a 1” scrape on the cover that blends in with the artwork, so it’s hard to see.  Inner sleeve is clear plastic & IRS Records branded (which was under the Sire banner).  Please see photos of actual item on offer!

SPECIMEN “Batastrophe” is a 1983 SIRE Records (1-25054) mini-LP.  Goth, Glam, Deathrock release from one of the first bands on the GOTH Scene; SPECIMEN who formed in Bristol in 1981, moved to London, and started the scene defining club; BATCAVE in Soho in 1982.  

Band members included Jonathon Trevisick, Ollie Wisdom, & Johnny Melton aka Jonny Slut who went on to form KLF & Atomizer.  Bassist Kev Mills went on to form Flesh For Lulu.  Cover reads: “Specially-Priced 6 Cut Mini-Album.”  This copy is NOT a Promo.

“Batastrophe” Side One:

01. The Beauty Of Poisin

02. Syria 

03. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

“Batastrophe” Side Two:

01. Returning From A Journey

02. Tell Tail 

03. Lovers 

UPC: 075992505413

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