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So here’s a WIDE range of stuff coming from Jeff Nelson’s (of Dischord records & Minor Threat) archives. There is a lot of stuff to cover, but i’m going to lead off with the obvious here:

•  A black backed copy (first press) of the Minor Threat - Out Of Step 12″ that is SEALED and includes a signed (kinda lame I know) 1983 tour poster (but it’s in nice shape). Black back copies of Out Of Step are already dangerously heading towards the $200 mark, and this is one that obviously has a verifiable history (i.e. has not been resealed by some schmuck… unless Jeff is a schmuck). That’s some top shelf USHC. Let’s see who’s a baller…
• Next please turn your attention to some of the stuff like this God’s Favorite Dog compilation, multiple Scratch Acid lps, this limited piclp version of The Jesus Lizard’s “Goat” lp, and Big Black’s promo only interview lp. There’s multiple reasons I’m point this stuff out. First of all I know i can make Sami laugh by calling attention to a compilation called God’s Favorite Dog, as well as an album entitled Goat. The main reason for the rest of the people reading this, is this stuff is in demand again. Pissed Jeans, Snake Apartment, Clockcleaner, and to a lesser extent, numerous other bands, have basically brought, what was once affectionatly called “Pig Fuck” music, back into fashion. I hope I never have to explain that term to my parents. While these aren’t strictly hardcore lps, there is a connection, not the least of which that it’s abrassive and antagonistic in a similar way, whether high minded indie-douches can admit it or not (they’d like to think they’ve moved on from simple minded hardcore). The comp lp is IMO a big sleeper. No one ever talks about it but it has 2 exclusive Big Black tracks, as well as songs by Butthole Surfers, Scratch Acid, and Killdozer. That’s basically a who is who right there.  Scratch Acid lps I’ve noted simply for good measure and the fact that they’re top shelf material. The picture disc of Goat is not often seen. I’d imagine 1000-ish were made, and I’d also like to note the opening riff to Then Comes Dudley is lifted off some song on Miles Davis’ “Big Fun”. No one really mentions that. The Big Black interview lp will probably go for $100+, and it’s pretty funny as I recall, I think it has been booted too.
• Back to music that the douche you see smoking cloves on your block every day hasn’t heard of, I give you (continuing the animal theme), a Beaver 7″ and Demo (promo) tape!!! Okay in real life, Beaver are 3rd Tier (at best) DCHC featuring a pre-Government Issue Tom Lyle, however I’m saying, this is kind of cool for a couple reasons. 1) The Beaver 7″ is a cheap genre item. Even though it’s pretty average, it’s not bad and can be had for about $30 which is really low considering that it’s from like ‘80 or ‘81. At this point anything fast and hardcore-ish from that time seems to get at least a partial pass. 2) I’ve never heard of a Beaver demo/promo. This one seems to have tracks that were meant for inclusion on Flex Your Head (of which there is also a copy for sale). You probably know Beaver did not make the cut in the end, but it’s kind of interesting anyway.
• If you scroll through the auctions you’re also going to find cool shit you’d expect by bands like Double O, Scream, Marginal Man, Embrace, Shudder To Think, Void, NOU, Swiz, and so on. There are a lot of cool original offset printed posters getting listed too. I’ll go to the death with anyone for the Crucifix poster so step the hell off please. BTW - You’re going to see a ton of crap too (LOL at the Malestrom lp). Side note on the Void - “Condensed Flesh” 7″ that’s listed… Even though it was pressed in the 90’s, it’s generally considered an official release, and in the last few years prices have started to reflect this. It’s pushing up into the 40’s and 50’s probably mostly from younger folks not aware of when it was made. This one has a high start price, and thus may get only a few bids. If you don’t have it I consider it as essential as their side of the Void/Faith split — A MUST OWN.