Channel 3 – After the Lights Go Out ORIGINAL 1983 Posh Boy LP (SoCal Hardcore)
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Jul 9, 2026 Sold Date
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Description

Up for sale is an original 1983 US pressing of After the Lights Go Out by Channel 3 (CH3), one of the essential bands of the early Southern California punk/hardcore scene.


This is the original Posh Boy Records first-era pressing — NOT a modern reissue. It also contains the 2-sided lyric sheet.

There is a small 'crack' on the back of the outer jacket, see photo.


A cornerstone release from the golden era of early 80s SoCal punk.


Pressing Details

  • Original 1983 US pressing

  • Posh Boy Records

  • Catalog #: PBS 8146

  • Vinyl LP, 33 RPM

  • Authentic vintage pressing (not reissue)


Matrix / Runout:

  • Side A: PBS 8146A SR

  • Side B: PBS 8146B SR


About the Album

After the Lights Go Out is Channel 3’s second full-length album and shows the band evolving from raw SoCal hardcore into a more melodic but still aggressive punk sound.

It captures the transition period of early 80s California punk, bridging hardcore energy with tighter songwriting and more refined production.

Key tracks include:


  • “What About Me?”

  • “Separate Peace”

  • “No Love”

  • “Truth and Trust”

  • “Stupid Girl”


A must-have record for fans of early West Coast punk evolution.


Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding.  Many more Punk albums to come!



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