The Nitwitz – The Scorched Earth Policy (Vinyl 12" Mini-LP | NL Original | 1981)

The Nitwitz – The Scorched Earth Policy is a mini album by Dutch punk band The Nitwitz, released in 1981 on Vögelspin Records. Nine short, fast tracks in just over a quarter of an hour – raw punk from the early Dutch scene that rarely turns up today. This is the Dutch original pressing (Big Bite 005) with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vögelspin Records – Big Bite 005
• Format: Vinyl 12", Mini Album, 45 RPM
• Pressing: NL Original
• Country: Netherlands
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Punk
• Extras: 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. Jet Set (1:23)
2. Movie Screens (0:49)
3. Horrorshow (1:30)
4. Open Your Eyes (1:36)
5. Clown (1:22)

Side B

1. Who Are You (2:23)
2. SS - 20 (1:42)
3. Needle Freak (2:13)
4. Perfect Girl (2:08)

Personnel

Erik Peters (vocals), Steven Nieuwendijk (guitar, vocals), Tony Leeuwenburgh (bass, vocals), Marcel Verhoeven (drums). Produced by Dolf Planteijdt, Martin A4 and The Nitwitz; recorded in late 1981 in Durgerdam.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1981 Dutch original on Vögelspin Records, catalogue number Big Bite 005.

What speed does it play at?
The mini album is a 12" record at 45 RPM – so set your turntable to 45.

What do Media NM- / sleeve VG mean?
The record is near mint (NM-), the sleeve shows clear signs of use (VG). All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

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

• 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.