Big Black – Atomizer (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1986)

Big Black – Atomizer was released in 1986 and is one of the defining records of US noise rock: drum machine beats, serrated guitars and Steve Albini's confrontational vocals add up to a uniquely harsh sound. "Kerosene" and "Jordan, Minnesota" are among the band's best-known songs. On offer is the UK original pressing on Blast First (BFFP 11), licensed from Homestead Records, with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Blast First – BFFP 11
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: UK – original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Noise Rock, Post-Punk, Indie Rock
• Extras: original printed inner sleeve with lyrics (OIS, seam split on spine)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Jordan, Minnesota
2. Passing Complexion
3. Big Money
4. Kerosene
5. Bad Houses

Side B

1. Fists Of Love
2. Stinking Drunk
3. Bazooka Joe
4. Strange Things
5. Cables (Live)

Personnel

Steve Albini (guitar, vocals, drum machine), Santiago Durango (guitar, vocals), Dave Riley (bass). Produced and engineered by Big Black and Iain Burgess in Chicago. "Cables" was recorded live on 5 October 1985 at the Seventh Street Entry in Minneapolis.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – UK original from 1986 on Blast First (BFFP 11). In the US the album was issued on Homestead Records.

Is the inner sleeve included?
Yes – the original printed inner sleeve with lyrics is included; its seam is split on the spine.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Light signs of use that hardly affect playback. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more post-punk and noise?
Yes – browse our Punk and Indie Rock collections.