Circle Jerks Group Sex Vinyl LP 1980 Original US 1st Press FLP 1002 Bong Ludes
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Circle Jerks – Group Sex (Original 1980 US 1st Pressing with Insert)
Up for auction/sale is a foundational grail of West Coast Hardcore Punk history: an authentic, true 1980 US First Pressing of the Circle Jerks' masterpiece debut album, Group Sex, on Frontier Records (FLP 1002).
This is the genuine initial release, complete with the original double-sided lyric/credits insert featuring artwork by Shawn Kerri and Diane Zincavage. It includes the famous joke mastering etching that collectors demand to see.
Matrix & Pressing Identifiers:
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Catalog Number: FLP 1002
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Release Year: 1980
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Label Variant: Dual Bright Yellow Labels
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Side A Deadwax Etching: FLP 1002-A BONG LUDES ∆ 24892 (Hand-etched)
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Sleeve Details: Back cover features the authentic early Frontier Records P.O. Box 22, Sun Valley, CA 91352 address (No barcode).
Condition Grading (Goldmine Standard):
💿 Vinyl Media Condition: Very Good (VG)
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The vinyl maintains a strong original factory gloss on both sides.
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Under direct inspection light, light superficial surface lines, paper scuffs, and minor finger smudges are visible. There are no deep feelable scratches. It will deliver a massive, high-energy analog playback experience with only typical minor surface crackle under quiet passes.
📁 Sleeve / Jacket Condition: Good Plus (G+)
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The iconic front and back cover graphics are bold, clean, and free of any writing or ink marks.
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Flaws to note: Notable shelf wear and scuffing/flaking along the spine and seams. The corners show distinct softening, and there is partial seam splitting starting along the edges (please examine all close-up photographs for exact edge wear details).
📄 Insert Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
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The original b/w fold-out lyric/cartoon insert is beautifully preserved with clean panels, minimal handling creases, and no edge tears.
Tracklist (14 tracks in under 16 minutes!):
Side One: Deny Everything, I Just Want Some Skank, Beverly Hills, Operation, Back Against The Wall, Wasted, Behind The Door.
Side Two: World Up My Ass, Paid Vacation, Don't Care, Live Fast Die Young, What's Your Problem, Group Sex, Red Tape.
Professional Collector Shipping:
We handle rare punk pressings with absolute care. The vinyl will be removed from the main jacket sleeve prior to transit to completely prevent any shipping-induced seam splits. The package will be securely padded with extra cardboard flats inside a rigid, heavy-duty dedicated LP mailer box.
Fast shipping from a smoke-free environment. Please review all high-resolution photos prior to buying, and message us with any questions!
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