POISON IDEA - PUNISH ME EP, PURPLE

Another kick ass Poison Idea ep that was Licensed from American Leather Records for a Euro release.This differs from the US version in that the front cover art has a border and the back cover is white on black as opposed to black on white. The US sleeve was fold-over and the vinyl pink, also got to love the cover drawing! I remember seeing Poison Idea sometime in the 90s and the local rumour circuit was rife with the fact that the club they played at apparently reinforced their stage for the gig due to the combined weight of the band members! 

POISON IDEA - PICK YOUR KING EP, CLEAR BLUE

Most of the early 80s revival bands around today owe a massive amount of inspiration to this Poison Idea ep. Fast hardcore with that jangly guitar sound is so prevalent today and none do it better than one of the originators. I was lucky enough to get this one one Ebay not so long ago for a decent amount. This is the 3rd press of 1000 on Fatal Erection and was released in 1985 unlike the first to presses which came out in 83. This is also the second variant that came on colour vinyl (the 1st press being on clear) and another difference is the photocopied double sided sleeve which is basic to say the least, but hey thats hardcore! I love this ep so much, both musically and lyrically.

KINGS OF PUNK

This reissue was only available through the Reflex Records mailorder for those lucky enough to have remembered to order it and ltd to 100 only! I was one of the unlucky ones and had to secure this a year later whilst delving around Phil Reflex's basement. Luckily I'd already secured the Negative FX test press that his label had put out when I saw a spare copy of this classic bit of plastic. I chanced my luck and said "Phil how about I give you 15 Euros for this", luckily my fellow Euro was in a giving mood and said "no, no, 10 Euros" to which I gratefully agreed, took the record and ran to my car and locked it in the boot before he could change his mind! This is another of Reflex Records official reissues of classic early 80s Lps and again another sterling job. The lyric sheet also serves as a band history and interview piece and the blue vinyl is amazing, really bright and just plain nice. I think my only gripe with these releases was that the Lp sleeves were a tad bit on the thin side but other than that a great effort. On a historical note the cover art was not a gimmick, singer Jerry A. actually carved that into his chest for the cover photo. Ouch!