Scream "Still Screaming"LP Test Pressing Dischord No. 9

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Oct 10, 2012 Sold Date

Sep 30, 2012 Start Date

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Scream "Still Screaming"LP Test Pressing Dischord No. 9

DESCRIPTION: This is a rare, absolutely mint-condition test pressing of the first LP from Scream, "Still Screaming". Dischord Records No. 9, Washington, DC, January 1983. There are 20 songs on this record, and it is truly one of the best early hardcore/ska/punk/rock albums ever recorded. In 1983 I wrote "SCREAM" on both sides of the paper sleeve, and " #9 " on the corner of the white cardboard jacket. Only 100 of these test pressings were made, and most were sent to radio stations, fanzines, or given to band members, so it is very rare. This test pressing was never sent out, and has never been played, ever, poor thing. I am including an original Dischord ad for #9 Scream and # 10 Minor Threat "Out of Step" EP.
I have very few of these test pressings left, and this may well be the last copy I sell.
HISTORY: Scream were an utterly amazing punk band from Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia (suburbs of DC) that, along with The Bad Brains, injected much musical sophistication into the DC scene, broadening many people's minds as to what musical styles could be mixed in with punk and hardcore (such as Rock, Ska, Reggae) while still retaining an urgent and underground feel. Every aspect of the band was great - great voice, melodies and lyrics - Pete Stahl. Great guitar and backing vocals - his brother, Franz Stahl. Masterful, muscular bass and vocals - Skeeter Thompson. Fluid, inventive, and driving drumming - Kent Stax. Later they became a 5-piece, with the addition of their friend Harley Davidson on second guitar. As superb a band as they were, however, and as well as their music has aged (meaning not at all), they will probably always be remembered for introducing Dave Grohl to the World. Dave drummed for them for their last two albums, and went on to join Nirvana and then to form Foo Fighters. Dave has always been very gracious in citing several early DC bands (including Scream, of course) as being major influences of his. Scream released 4 albums on Dischord Records, one on RAS records, among others. Band members went on to play in bands such as GoatSnake, Wool, The Suspects, United 121, Spitfires United, and Alleged Bricks.
CONDITION / PROVENANCE: This record has never, ever been played. Record is in white paper sleeve, inside of plain white jacket from pressing plant - both are in very good condition. Record itself is in mint condition. It has been kept in a plastic sleeve away from light and dust for the last 29 years. This record is unconditionally guaranteed to be original, from 1983. It comes from my (Jeff Nelson - Minor Threat/Dischord Records) punk archives, which are being downsized after continuing to be described variously as "too big" and "insane" or containing "more than my potential kids or grandkids will ever want." Please see my auction for lots of other punk/hardcore flyers and records as well as other jetsam I'll be putting up for sale......
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SHIPPING: Record will be packed flat between multiple sheets of strong cardboard. Priority Mail will be calculated once auction ends. I am also adding $ 1.85 in "handling fees" towards the cost of Insurance. Outside of USA, reasonable Airmail rates apply. I'll be happy to give you a quote for postage to your country. International buyers: I WILL SEND YOU AN E-MAIL INVOICE WITH YOUR TOTAL AND SHIPPING OPTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN E-MAIL FROM ME. If you might bid on some other records or flyers I have up for auction, just let me know - I'll be happy to combine shipping, and in so doing save you money, me effort, and the Earth trees... Thanks for looking!
REFUNDS: I guarantee 100% the authenticity of everything I am selling, and strive to describe the condition of items as accurately as possible. I will only accept returns if you have e-mailed me first and I have agreed to refund your money.

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