flex your tentacles

I'm not sure which one of the remaining two LPs is the top record I got in this trade. Most people will probably say it's the one I decided to post now but I'll go with the other one as my top score because I somehow wanted that one more than this here


Flex your head - compilation LP - 1982 Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 22

Actually I only wanted a US first press of this record but when it was offered to me I couldn't say no. It's one of the most iconic record covers ever. How could I not always have wanted a copy of it?

This version is the UK pressing out of 2000 copies which makes it the most limited variation. The only one I had before that was the french Re-issue from 1985 with the blurry head cover. It's considered kinda lame to collect DC Hardcore and only have a copy of this compilation with the blurry head cover as it is the most common out of all the variations due to at least 3 pressings with that image on the front. I always told myself that at least I had the first of those pressings. Now I don't need to do that anymore as owning the Alternative Tentacles release is quite respectable too in my book.

First thing last

Another classic yet not just a Re-Issue:


S.O.A. - First Demo 12/29/80 - 2014 Dischord Records Dis 177V

This must have been released on tape in 1980/81. Or was this just a recording to pass around to bookers and labels? I have never seen a copy of an actual tape of this recording. Of course not in real life but also not on pictures on the net. The only thing I know of is that bootleg 7" you probably know too.
Maybe this is the first time it was ever officially made available to the public. On vinyl it sure is but maybe even altogether. Clue me in if I'm wrong. I'd like to know.
I think I don't have to tell you about the music or that this was Henry's band before he joined Black Flag.

Nice first press copy on clear red vinyl. I'm still contemplating buying a 2nd press copy on clear blue too. I said to myself that I'm not going to seriously collect all these Re-Issues that hit the streets like everyday lately but this feels somewhat different. It not really being a Re-Issue. I'm still undecided...