Violent Femmes – Self-Titled (1984)
Original U.S. Slash Records pressing with lyric insert.

An enduring alternative classic and one of the most influential indie rock debuts of the 1980s. Featuring “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off,” and “Add It Up,” this early U.S. pressing captures the raw, stripped-down energy that made the album a cult favorite long before alternative rock went mainstream.

Clean early copies with original insert intact continue to be highly sought after by collectors building serious 80s alternative vinyl shelves.

The iconic debut that launched a generation of alternative rock. Featuring:

• “Blister in the Sun”
• “Kiss Off”
• “Add It Up”
• “Gone Daddy Gone”

A foundational indie/alternative release and highly sought-after early pressing.

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Pressing Details

• 1984 Slash Records original issue
• Lyric sheet included
• Not a modern repress

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Condition

Vinyl: VG++ (Excellent Collector Copy)
• Strong gloss
• Very light surface signs under bright light
• No feelable scratches
• Clean labels
• Plays strong and clear

Cover: VG
• Normal age wear
• Light ring wear visible
• Structurally solid
• No major seam splits

Lyric insert included and in solid condition.

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Collector Appeal

Early Slash pressings continue to appreciate and are increasingly difficult to find in clean playable condition with original insert intact. A strong addition for alternative, indie, and 80s vinyl collectors.

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Shipping

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