Description
Minor Threat – Minor Threat – Blue Vinyl Record
Minor Threat is a self-titled compilation album by the American hardcore punk band Minor Threat. This release, often referred to as the ‘First Two Seven Inches’ or simply ‘Minor Threat,’ was released in 1984 and is a seminal work in the hardcore punk genre. This particular release is on blue vinyl, which is a rare and highly sought-after variant among collectors.
The LP was originally released in 1981 and features 12 tracks of raw, fast-paced punk rock. The songs are characterized by their short length, blistering guitar riffs, and aggressive vocal delivery. The lyrics deal with themes of youth rebellion, anti-authoritarianism, and social alienation.
The compilation includes the band’s first two EPs, ‘Minor Threat’ and ‘In My Eyes,’ both of which had a profound impact on the hardcore punk scene. These EPs contain influential tracks such as ‘Straight Edge,’ ‘Minor Threat,’ ‘I Don’t Wanna Hear It,’ and ‘In My Eyes.’ All of which have become punk rock anthems and continue to be influential in the genre today. Straight Edge in particular has had a lasting impact on punk and hardcore culture, inspiring a movement of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and other vices.
Minor Threat, led by Ian MacKaye, is known for their aggressive and politically charged lyrics, as well as their straightforward and intense musical style. The band’s song ‘Straight Edge’ became the anthem of the straight edge movement within punk culture, advocating for a drug-free and positive lifestyle.
The Minor Threat compilation remains a classic and iconic release in the history of punk rock and hardcore punk. It encapsulates the DIY (Do It Yourself) ethos of the punk movement and continues to influence subsequent generations of punk musicians and fans.
The blue vinyl variant of this record adds a unique and collectible element to the release. The color of the vinyl is a bright shade of blue and is sure to catch the eye of any collector or fan of the band. The Minor Threat LP on blue vinyl is a must-have for fans of punk rock and hardcore, as well as for collectors looking to add a rare and highly sought-after record to their collection.
Includes 11′ x 22′ b/w poster with photos and lyrics
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic seal
Track Listing
Filler
I Don’t Wanna Hear It
Seeing Red
Straight Edge
Small Man, Big Mouth
Screaming At A Wall
Bottled Violence
Minor Threat
In My Eyes
Out Of Step (With The World)
Guilty Of Being White
Steppin’ Stone
