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Leftism is the debut studio album by English electronic music duo (now solo project) Leftfield, originally released in 1995 on Columbia Records. It contained a mixture of new tracks along with reworked versions of previous Leftfield singles. The album contains guest spots from musicians not associated with dance music at the time such as John Lydon from Public Image Ltd. (and formerly of Sex Pistols) and Toni Halliday from Curve. The album was described as progressive house, although some journalists found that label too limiting, suggesting the album incorporated many genres.
Leftfield - Leftism [Indie Exclusive Black & White Marble 2 LP]
$36.99
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Indie Exclusive - Gravediggaz: "Digging graves of the mentally dead and resurrecting their state of unawareness and ignorance." Frukwan describes the meaning of the group's name. Helping give birth to hip-hop’s subgenre of Horrorcore and one of hip-hop's first supergroups, Gravediggaz was born at a time when all four members were at low points in their careers.

Already one of hip-hop’s most legendary producers, Prince Paul was at a crossroads in his career resulting in experimenting with darker-sounding beats. He recruited a young soon to be legendary producer RZA, who was at a different type of crossroads in his career, not having the best experiences with various labels before going on to start the global phenomenon that is The Wu-Tang Clan. Also added were Frukwan, a former member of Stetsasonic with Paul, and Too Poetic, a young MC navigating his way in the game after creating underground buzz with his 2 brothers and their short lived group the Brothers Grym and before his unfortunate death from colon cancer. The four transformed themselves into The Undertaker (Paul), The RZArector (RZA), The Gatekeeper (Frukwan) and The Grym Reaper (Too Poetic) to form Gravediggaz.

On 6 Feet Deep the group utilize horror-themed imagery and lyrics combined with black comedy and satire to vent their frustrations with the hip-hop record industry. Singles "Diary of a Madman," "Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide" and "1-800 Suicide" lead an onslaught of tracks which The Quietus writer David Bennun described as "a then-novel means of addressing black life at street level [and] finding a new way of getting that message across". Production is mostly handled by Paul with RZA handling a few tracks.

Gravediggaz - 6 Feet Deep [Indie Exclusive Blood Splatter 2LP]
$32.99
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Indie Exclusive - The creator, writer and star of the FX hit TV show “DAVE” released his now legendary debut album in 2015, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top 200. After only being available as a very limited initial RSD release in 2016, it’s back on vinyl, in a special PLATINUM EDITION!

Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper [RSD Essential 2 LP]
$34.99
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Indie Exclusive - Let there be Czarnage!! CZARFACE returns with the Good Guys Bad Guys EP, dropping selections from the movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage and more!! Sink your teeth into 8 brain-eating tracks delivered to you straight from the chrome crusader Czarface.

Czarface - Music From Venom: Let There Be Carnage [Indie Exclusive Clear LP]
$25.98
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Think Indie Exclusive - Album by Assemblage is one of the most obscure treasures of the Westbound Records archives. Released in 1971, the album features a more rock-oriented sonic palette than most in the famed funk label’s catalog (underscored by the cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction”), while maintaining the signature psychedelic soul sound the label became known for. The band featured many seasoned players from the Detroit scene, including Paul Kingery (who would later join Three Dog Night) and Robyn Robins (who would later join Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band). This reissue, the first pressing in over half a century, was remastered by Dave Gardner and includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks. 

Assemblage - Album [RSD Essential Purple Crush LP]
$29.99
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Indie Exclusive - Morning, the enigmatic group signed to Vault Records, etched their name into the chronicles of psychedelic rock history with their self-titled record from 1970. The group takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through the era's burgeoning psych scene; a seamless fusion of folk, rock, and psychedelia. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, pressed on heavyweight splatter effect vinyl. 

Morning - Morning [RSD Essential Yellow w/Red & Green Splatter LP]
$27.99
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Indie Exclusive - Twentieth Century Zoo are a quintessential representative of the psychedelic rock movement. The band's album "Thunder On A Clear Day" was originally released in 1968 on Vault Records, and captivates the psychedelic soundscape of the late 1960s. Bursting with raw energy and experimental fervor, this album delivers a sonic whirlwind of fuzz-laden guitars, swirling organs, and hypnotic rhythms. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, pressed on heavyweight splatter effect vinyl.

Twentieth Century Zoo - Thunder On A Clear Day [RSD Essential Pink w/Sky Blue Splatter LP]
$28.99
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Indie Exclusive - Floating Bridge, trailblazers in 1960s psychedelic rock, released their self-titled debut album on Vault Records in 1969. This record is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of blues-infused psychedelic rock, full of intricate guitar work, soulful vocals and a dynamic rhythm section. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, that in cludes 2 BONUS TRACKS pressed on heavyweight slate gray vinyl.

Floating Bridge - Floating Bridge [RSD Essential Slate Gray LP]
$28.99
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Indie Exclusive - First time on vinyl! Originally released in 1996, "The Return of the Aquabats" marks the official debut of The Aquabats!, establishing their unique musical style, signature look, and chaotic attitude. A ska-centric explosion, the album also takes its cues from the Orange County surf, new wave, and punk scenes that shaped the identities of the band’s members. Nostalgia, science fiction, and a heavy dose of sarcasm set the tone for the future of the world’s greatest group of punk rock superheroes!

THE AQUABATS! - The Return of The Aquabats! [Indie Exclusive Playdough Purple LP]
$27.99
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Indie Exclusive - 1997 saw the release of The Aquabats'! second studio album, “The Fury of The Aquabats!," an ultimately legendary addition to their catalog. Featuring the debut of longtime member Jimmy the Robot (James Briggs) on woodwinds and The Baron von Tito (Travis Barker) on drums, the lineup produced an eclectic ska classic - most notably the mega-single “Super Rad!” A fan favorite over the past 25 years, it’s hard not to find unbridled joy in tracks like, “Red Sweater!,” “Magic Chicken!,” “Martian Girl!,” “My Skateboard!” and many more!

THE AQUABATS! - The Fury of The Aquabats! [Indie Exclusive Fiesta Red LP]
$39.99
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Indie Exclusive - First time on vinyl! In 1999, The Aquabats! enter experimental territory with the release of "The Aquabats! vs. the Floating Eye of Death!" Expanding beyond their ska roots, the band flexes their imaginative songwriting muscles both in subject matter and style. A retroactive favorite with fans, The Aquabats! push into a more electronic sound that presages their future records and graces us with the likes of “Sequence Erase,” “Giant Robot-Birdhead,” and “Chemical Bomb.” Right at the turn of the century, The Aquabats! stared down the Floating Eye of Death… and won!

THE AQUABATS! - Vs. the Floating Eye of Death! [Indie Exclusive Floating Eye Fleshy Pink 2LP]
$39.99
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Indie Exclusive - With VSQ Performs Paramore, Vitamin String Quartet reimagines the energetic pop-punk of Paramore in a classical string style like only they can. From the emotive “Misery Business” to anthems like “Ain’t It Fun,” this album will please fans of the Hayley Williams-led rockers and string enthusiasts alike. It’s presented now on violet-colored vinyl.

Vitamin String Quartet - VSQ Preforms Paramore [Indie Exclusive Violet LP]
$29.99
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"Indie Exclusive - VSQ performs some of our favorite songs from Taylor’s catalogue. Through her endless reinventions and multiple classic albums, the once-country songwriter, pop superstar and indie auteur has proven herself a creative force and massive talent in her own right. And that’s not to mention her immense skill for ear worms and catchy melodies. We’re so happy to bring you sixteen string quartet renditions of our favorite Taylor tracks from her career. From Red to Reputation to Folklore and everything in between, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive tribute to this one-of-a-kind artist."
Vitamin String Quartet - VSQ Performs Taylor Swift [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Dusty Denim LP]
$29.99
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RSD Essential 055 - First time on colored vinyl! Exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark repressing of this 1986 collection from the Punk legends. The compilation is officially titled Misfits, but is commonly referred to as Collection I and was made up as the first half of a pair with the later release of the compilation album Collection II. It includes several versions of songs that are exclusive to this compilation.
Misfits - Collection 1 [RSD Essential Glow-In-The-Dark LP]
$32.99
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RSD Essential 058 - 50th Anniversary Pressing - This deluxe reissue includes a second album with 8 bonus tracks – ‘Pick A Vocal’. The original 1974 release of Keith Hudson's 'Pick A Dub' showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the development of reggae music. Keith Hudson's complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified. The album's austere sonic qualities are awe inspiring, the superb rhythms are given full rein, unencumbered by extra effects and studio trickery. ‘Pick A Dub’ is as mesmerizing now as it was fifty years ago.
Keith Hudson - Pick A Dub [RSD Essential Black Ice 2LP]
$44.99
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RSD Essential 059 - 40th Anniversary Pressing - Arriving in 1984, Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt was recorded at Channel One and mixed by Sylvan Morris at Harry J Studio. Produced by the legendary Henry "Junjo" Lawes. There wasn't a weak number on this ten-song set and all backed by blistering riddims from the Roots Radics. The album's title track was a huge Jamaican and global hit.
Yellowman - Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt [RSD Essential Lemonade LP]
$32.99
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Indie Exclusive - New double LP pressing of Palaye Royale's debut album Boom Boom Room (Side A) on indie exclusive colorway, housed in a gatefold jacket with double sided lyric sheet and download card.
Palaye Royale - Boom Boom Room (Side A) [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Bone + Transparent Purple w/Black + White Splatter 2LP]
$33.99
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Indie Exclusive - Extraordinary instrumentalists and endlessly forward-thinking artists, The Osborne Brothers constantly pushed bluegrass music forward and, with their persistence, made a name for themselves that has survived to this day. The duo had a surprise hit in 1968, well after the commercial peak of bluegrass music, with “Rocky Top”, a song written by husband-and-wife songwriting duo Felice and Boudleaux Bryants. The Bryants, famous for their work with the Everly Brothers as well as pieces recorded by countless other country artists, are celebrated here with 20 of their songs excellently performed by The Osborne Brothers. From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom was recorded for CMH in 1977 and is now available again on vinyl (with original artwork and liner notes included!) for the very first time. Hear this outstanding group burn through 20 country and bluegrass classics with the richest harmonies and the warmest fidelity one can find.
The Osborne Brothers - From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Denim Blue LP]
$29.99
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Indie Exclusive - Vitamin String Quartet takes on the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, pop-punk juggernaut, Fall Out Boy. Each track on this collection of jams by VSQ’s favorite scenesters showcases the quartet’s ability to break down rock arrangements and rebuild them into intriguing string renditions. From the high energy of "Sugar, We're Goin Down" to the driving intensity of "Thnks fr th Mmrs,” listeners are invited along on this novel, yet nostalgic trip to the 2000s emo-pop explosion and back again.
Vitamin String Quartet - VSQ Preforms Fall Out Boy [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Ruby LP]
$29.99
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RSD Essential 056 - For over four decades, Slayer have remained the most important and influential Speed Metal band in history. Reign In Blood is their 1986 mind-numbing opus featuring 10 tracks including 'Angle Of Death', 'Necrophobic', 'Altar Of Sacrifice' and more. RSD Essentials is excited to bring you an exclusive Clear w/Red Splatter colorway.
Slayer - Reign In Blood [RSD Essential Clear w/Red Splatter LP]
$32.99
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"First time on vinyl! Ipecac is celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2024 with special indie exclusive vinyl throughout the year. We’re starting it off with one from label co-founder, Mike Patton and his 2005 project with The X-Ecutioners, which has never been on vinyl before! Mike Patton is the legendary frontman for Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk and countless others, and for this release, he teamed up with one of the most respected DJ crews in all of hip-hop. The collaboration came about after both factions performed a few improvisational live shows together. With the sweet scent of chemistry soon wafting through the air, it was decided to take it a step further - collaborate on a full-on recording. What you get are 23 tracks that approximate a head-on collision between hip-hop and the wild and whacky world of Ipecac."
General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners - General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Silver Streak LP]
$33.99
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RSD Essential 052 -The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, is universally hailed as one of popular music’s most important recordings of all time.  This very special pressing comes to you on Coke Bottle Clear vinyl. Pet Sounds is remastered in Stereo with faithfully replicated original artwork.

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds [RSD Essential Coke Bottle Clear LP]
$34.98
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RSD Essential 053 - On this, the band’s second album, the core emphasis remained a nexus point between country, folk, psych, and classic rock all shrouded in mystery, and Hope Sandoval's trademark drowsy drawl remained swathed in echo. The hit single “Fade Into You” brought Mazzy Star unprecedented success.
Mazzy Star - So Tonight That I Might See [RSD Essential Violet Smoke w/Purple & Black Splatter LP]
$32.99
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Ken Exclusive Cover - Includes 2 bonus tracks - The Limited Edition Barbie the Album Indie Exclusive Vinyl. The groundbreaking and star-studded musical companion to the summer blockbuster film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The album features new tracks from an unprecedented lineup of artists including Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, KAROL G, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, HAIM, GAYLE and FIFTY FIFTY feat. Kali. Barbie star Ryan Gosling also joins the robust roster of soundtrack artists with his iconic original song performed as his character, Ken. Barbie The Album has received over 2 Billion streams worldwide to date. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart with over 126,000 albums. The album boasts the largest sales week on vinyl for a theatrical film soundtrack in Nielsen history.
Various Artists - Barbie The Album [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Clear w/Pink & Blue Splatter LP - Ken Cover]
$39.98
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"Indie Exclusive * “Lovage” is defined as “an herb that is said to be a benefit for relieving abdominal pains due to gastrointestinal gas…also touted to reduce flatulence when consumed as a tea.” But when placed in the able hands of sonic mastermind Dan “The Automator” Nakamura, recording under the guise of musical lothario Nathaniel Merriweather, the result is a concept album of “music to make love to your old lady by.” With the help of collaborators such as Mike Patton (vocals), Jennifer Charles (vocals) and Kid Koala (turntables), Merriweather serves as your personal guide to the sensual side of life, painting a satirical, darkly funny portrait of love and sex with left-field hip-hop and instrumentals as only he can do."

Nathaniel Merriweather Presents...Lovage - Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Clear w/Red & Turquoise Splatter 2LP] [Repress]
$32.99
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Indie Exclusive - For the first time on vinyl, Rockabye Baby presents fan-favorite Lullaby Renditions of Sublime, featuring Lime Vinyl and full color sleeve with children’s activities.
Rockabye Baby! - Lullaby Renditions of Sublime [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Lime LP]
$29.99
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Indie Exclusive - “I Disagree (more)" is the deluxe edition of Poppy’s 2020 full length, which includes four bonus tracks on 2LP black in silver in yellow vinyl in a reflective silver jacket, with lyrics and download card.
Poppy - I Disagree (More) [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Black in Silver in Yellow 2LP]
$42.99
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RSD Essential 057 - Cage The Elephant’s deluxe version of their second studio album, Thank You Happy Birthday, featuring five additional tracks. This RSD Essentials exclusive is pressed on ultra clear vinyl.
Cage The Elephant - Thank You Happy Birthday [RSD Essential Ultra Clear 2LP]
$39.98
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Think Indie Exclusive - Eramus Hall's 1980 debut album "Your Love Is My Desire" is among the most sought-after records of the modern soul era, coveted by DJs and record collectors alike, with rare copies of the original pressing selling for up to $900. The soul/funk group only recorded the one album for Detroit’s Westbound Records, home of funk heavyweights Funkadelic and Ohio Players, before moving to Capitol for their second and final LP in 1984. This long overdue reissue marks the third release in Westbound’s remaster series with Org Music. Working from the original master tapes at the iconic 54 Sound studio in Detroit, the recordings have been restored and remastered with care for the essential pressing of this masterpiece.
Eramus Hall - Your Love Is My Desire [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Red LP]
$67.99
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Indie Exclusive * Junior Walker’s debut album on Motown’s subsidiary label Soul. Includes the eponymous single, which reached #1 on the US R&B Singles chart for four weeks and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group had several more hit songs, including “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” (also #1 R&B) and a cover of The Supremes’ song “Come See About Me.”
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars - Shotgun [RSD Essential Audiophile LP]
$32.99
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"Indie Exclusive - Producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist and rhythm guitarist for acclaimed rock band Monster Magnet, Phil Caivano has been a groundbreaking visionary behind the scenes and soundboards for over 4 decades. Aside from his enduring axe work with Monster Magnet, he’s been a member of notable bands Shrapnel, Blitzspeer and Murphy’s Law and has worked in the studio with the likes of Hatebreed, L7 and Agnostic Front to name a few. Caviano’s debut self-titled solo album embodies the spirit of rock & roll and builds upon his legendary space rock sound, exploring realms beyond with massive groove laden riffs, mind-bending solos and otherworldly propulsive rhythm."
Phil Caivano - CAIVANO [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Gold LP]
$24.99
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Legendary blues harmonica frontman, Junior Wells, takes us on a soulful journey down memory lane with this reissue of "In My Younger Days,” a collection of early Chicago blues works, compiled by the Red Lightnin’ label. The selections featured are some of the most earthy of Junior’s obscure recording career before signing with a major. Completely straightforward and downright refreshing blues music, pressed on ‘natural’ colored opaque vinyl.
Junior Wells - In My Younger Days [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Natural Opaque LP]
$27.99
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The year is 1968, and the psychedelic revolution is in full swing, introducing the world to mind-bending music that challenges conventional norms. In the midst of this psychedelic whirlwind, The Deviants, fronted by journalist/author/wild child Mick Farren, emerged with their debut album "Ptooff!" This rare British gem is a fascinating and somewhat overlooked piece from the late '60s counterculture movement, embracing chaos, experimentation, and a rejection of societal norms. For fans of psychedelic rock and those curious about the unexplored fringes of the era's music, "Ptooff!" is a record that deserves to be rediscovered and appreciated for its raw energy and daring spirit. Reissued on ‘crystal curacao’ colored vinyl in original gatefold format.
The Deviants - Ptooff! [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Crystal Curacao LP]
$28.99
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First ever repress! Elaine Brown's "Seize The Time" is a politically charged piece, encapsulating the spirit of activism within the Black Panther Party during the late 1960s civil rights movement during the fight for social change. Originally released in 1969, the album addresses not only the civil rights struggle but also themes of love, unity, and the celebration of African American heritage and culture. It stands as a timeless reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and the power of music to inspire and unite communities. The recording itself is the result of a collaboration with jazz musician and arranger Horace Tapscott who, as Brown said, “could sit down and orchestrate a song just as you sang it.” This record sees its first ever vinyl reissue, pressed on white marbled colored vinyl.
Elaine Brown - Seize The Time - Black Panther Party [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White Marble LP]
$27.99
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"Coalmine Records is pleased to announce the ten year anniversary of Sean Price & M-Phazes’ collaborative Land of the Crooks EP. The project finds the late underground legend lending his distinctive, Brownsville-bred grimy vocals over Phazes’ rich tracks full of dramatic pianos, rich bass-lines, swinging horns and hard drums, making this release one of the more beleoved projects within Coalmine’s storied discography. The A-side includes the main passes, comprised of four original tracks with the addition of the Small Professor Remix for “Murdah Type Thinkin” featuring P’s Random Axe cohort, Guilty Simpson. The B-side includes all instrumental passes, in addition to the “Crookapella,” which includes various scratch stems taken from the EP, along with various isolated drum sounds, sound effects, and an acapella of the “Land of the Crooks” single. Additional features on LOTC include Roc Marciano, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Maffew Ragazino, Loudmouf Choir and DJ Babu. Features Andres Guzman designed artwork inspired by the vintage ‘80s movie, Crocodile Dundee. Sean Price was Hip-Hop’s Gray Hulk, a barbarian with the pen, with the sharpest of wits. A true Brooklyn legend…RIP!"
Sean Price & M-Phazes - Land of the Crooks [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Neon Green Color-in-Color w/Smoke LP]
$28.99
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RSD Essential 054 - 40th anniversary edition of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic third studio album Bark At The Moon on translucent cobalt blue vinyl – includes bonus poster.
Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon [RSD Essential Translucent Cobalt Blue LP]
$29.99

        
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