Front Line Assembly – The Initial Command (Vinyl LP)

Front Line Assembly – The Initial Command is an LP by Bill Leeb’s project, here partly together with Rhys Fulber: cold EBM rhythms, industrial sounds and dark ambient textures. The record was released in December 1987 on the Belgian label KK Records with catalogue number KK001. On offer is the Belgian original pressing from 1987.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: KK Records – KK001
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: BE Original
• Country: Belgium
• Year: 1987
• Genre: Electronic, EBM, Industrial, Dark Ambient

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ (with shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The State
2. Insanity Lurks Nearby
3. Casualties
4. Ausgang Zum Himmel

Side B

1. Nine Times
2. Black March
3. No Control
4. Slaughter House

Personnel

Bill Leeb (all tracks, engineering), Rhys “Youth” Fulber (A1, A3, A4). Produced by Bill Leeb and Michael Balch (uncredited on the record), mixed by Michael Balch. Cover art: C. Lepke, design: David Rosychuk.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1987 Belgian original release on KK Records, catalogue number KK001. The run-outs are hand-etched (“KK 001-A1 FOON” / “KK 001-B1 FOON”).

How do I recognise the KK Records edition?
The back of the sleeve carries the KK Records logo and the line “Oppression Breeds Violence”.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use, the sleeve has shelf wear. The record plays cleanly but may have occasional light surface noise. See our vinyl grading guide for details.

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