Circus Lupus – Super Genius (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1992)

Circus Lupus – Super Genius is the first album by the post-hardcore band Circus Lupus, who started out in Madison, Wisconsin, before moving to Washington, D.C. Released in 1992 on Dischord Records, it pairs angular, wiry guitar riffs with the intense vocals of Chris Thomson, formerly of Ignition and Soulside. For fans of the Dischord catalogue and D.C. post-hardcore it remains a cult record. This is the US original pressing from 1992 with lyric sheet.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Dischord Records – DIS63V
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1992
• Genre: Post-hardcore, art rock
• Inserts: Lyric sheet

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+ (light edge wear)

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

Tracklist

1. Unrequited
2. Cyclone Billy
3. Pacifier
4. Breaking Point
5. Straight Through The Heart
6. Marbles
7. Mean Hot & Blessed
8. Cat Kicking Jerk
9. Blue Baby
10. Amish Blessing
11. Pulp
12. Tightrope Walker
13. Chinese Nitro

Personnel

Chris Thomson (vocals), Chris Hamley (guitar), Seth Lorinczi (bass), Arika Casebolt (drums). Recorded at Inner Ear Studios, produced by Eli Janney and Circus Lupus.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the US first issue from 1992 on Dischord Records, catalogue number DIS63V.

What came after "Super Genius"?
In 1993 the band released the Joan Jett-produced single "Pop Man" and their second album "Solid Brass". Chris Thomson and Chris Hamley later formed Monorchid.

What does Media NM- to VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
The record sits between near mint (NM-) and light signs of use (VG+). The sleeve shows light wear, here some edge wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more hardcore and post-punk?
More records are in our Punk collection.