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

Big Black – Atomizer is the first full-length album by Steve Albini's band Big Black, released in May 1986 on Homestead Records. Drum machine, serrated guitars and Albini's vocals make it a key noise rock record; "Kerosene" is one of the band's best-known songs. On offer is the US original pressing (HMS043) with white labels and original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Homestead Records – HMS043
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original, 1st pressing, white labels
• Country: USA
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Post-Punk / Noise Rock, Indie Rock
• Inserts / extras: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

1. Jordan, Minnesota
2. Passing Complexion
3. Big Money
4. Kerosene
5. Bad Houses
6. Fists of Love
7. Stinking Drunk
8. Bazooka Joe
9. Strange Things
10. Cables (Live)

Personnel

Steve Albini (guitar, vocals, drum machine programming), Santiago Durango (guitar), Dave Riley (bass), "Roland" (drum machine). Produced by Iain Burgess and Big Black; recorded in 1985 at Chicago Recording Company.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1986 US first pressing on Homestead Records with white labels.

Is anything missing on the CD?
Yes: the 1987 CD compilation "The Rich Man's Eight Track Tape" omitted "Strange Things" – the LP includes it.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show only light signs of use. More at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more punk and post-punk?
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