Big Drill Car – Album Type Thing (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1989)

Big Drill Car – Album Type Thing is the first album by Californian band Big Drill Car, released in 1989 on Cruz Records – melodic punk with power-pop hooks. It was produced by Richard Andrews and Stephen Egerton and recorded in summer 1989 at Radio Tokyo in Venice, California. On offer is the US original pressing (CR-008) with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Cruz Records – CR-008
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1989
• Genre: Punk, Power Pop, Melodic Hardcore, Pop-Punk (Punk, Rock)
• Inserts: Insert

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. 16 Lines (2:49)
2. Clamato #11 (1:26)
3. No Need (2:46)
4. Brody (2:51)
5. In Green Fields (2:09)

Side B

1. Diamond Earrings (3:11)
2. Reform Before (2:07)
3. Head On (2:18)
4. Swanson (1:32)
5. About Us (2:10)

Personnel

Frank Daly (vocals), Mark Arnold (guitar), Bob Thomson (bass, artwork), Danny Marcroft (drums). Produced by Richard Andrews and Stephen Egerton.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1989 US original pressing on Cruz Records (CR-008).

How do you identify the original pressing?
The run-out groove reads “CR-008-A kdisc JG” and “CR-008-B kdisc JG”, with “POINTS ANYONE?” additionally etched on side B.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- = near mint with barely any visible signs of use; VG+ = very good plus with light signs of use that hardly affect sound or appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Punk?
Yes – browse our Punk collection.