Toxic Reasons – Independence (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1989)

Toxic Reasons – Independence was originally released in 1982 on Risky Records and is a classic of early Midwest US hardcore. Raw, fast and political – recorded in 1982 in Indianapolis. It features “Mercenary”, “War Hero”, “Riot Squad” and “Ghost Town”.

On offer is the 1989 German reissue on Bitzcore (01655-08).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bitzcore – 01655-08
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Rock – more in Punk / Hardcore

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Mercenary
2. Drunk And Disorderly
3. War Hero
4. Riot Squad
5. Noise Boys
6. Ghost Town

Side B

1. Killer
2. Somebody Help Me
3. How Do You Feel
4. White Noise
5. The Shape
6. Rally 'Round The Flag, Boys

Personnel

Ed Pittman (Vocals), Bruce Stuckey (Guitar), Rob Lucjak (Guitar), Terry Hammer (Producer), Toxic Reasons (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1989 German reissue on Bitzcore (01655-08). The original came out in 1982 on Risky Records.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Mercenary”, “War Hero”, “Riot Squad”, “Ghost Town” and “Killer”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Punk / Hardcore collection.

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

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