Various - Grindcrusher - The Earache Sampler (LP, Comp, Smplr + 7", Single, Etch + Ltd) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    UK  
Released:  1989
Discog's Release ID: 367419
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Thrash, Death Metal, Hardcore, Industrial, Punk

Comments:
Missing 7" - VG+, Great wax, very few paper scuffs and hairlines - Beautiful outer sleeve, easily VG+ were it not for some serious wear on the hype sticker in the top right, a handful of micro creases, minor corner wear - Ultrasonically cleaned
 

Notes:

This is the initial issue with the free 7".
13cm x 6cm hype sticker with "2.99" in the middle, and a description of the free 7".
For the standard version without the 7", and a different hype sticker, see [r=367406

These initial copies included the limited edition etched 7" single (catalog# "7MOSH 12"), which was entered into the Guinness Book Of Records as the world's shortest single.

The music on the 7" is contained in a short groove at the edge of the record, and the rest of the vinyl is covered with the following etched writing:

Side A: "Dig'n'Martin finally make it onto vinyl! Cheers to all you crazy sick fuckers who have supported the Earache label, and a big hi! to all hardcore buddies. Don't always believe what you read. Grindcrusher freebie 7MOSH 12A"

Side B: "'What, two bleedin' 1 second songs?' - What did you expect for nowt, cheapskate!! This disc is part of a special ltd edition pressing ~ your lucky number is 666/1000. Collectors price: £25. Earache would like to thank all bands, past and present; Accüsed, Heresy, Napalm Death, Unseen Terror, Spazztic Blurr, Carcass, O.L.D., Intense Degree, Sore Throat, Electro Hippies, Repulsion, Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower, Godflesh, Terrorizer, Filthy Christians, Lloyd and everybody at Revolver, John Peel, John Walters, and last but not least, YOU! A mega voodle of a disc - Grindcrusher freebie. Look out for Grindcrusher vol.2!!! 7MOSH 12B"

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"Exhume To Consume" is a different recording of the track appearing on 6990

A1. Morbid Angel - Chapel Of Ghouls
A2. Repulsion - Radiation Sickness
A3. Carcass - Exhume To Consume
A4. Godflesh - Streetcleaner
B1. Napalm Death - The Missing Link
B2. Terrorizer - Dead Shall Rise
B3. Bolt Thrower - Through The Eye Of Terror
B4. Intense Degree - Straight Jacket / I've Got A Cure
B5. Filthy Christians - Party & Fight For Your Right
C. Napalm Death - You Suffer 0:01
D. Electro Hippies - Mega Armageddon Death Pt. 3 0:01

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 5018615101215
Other 7MOSH 12
Matrix / Runout MOSH12 A1 MPO
Matrix / Runout MOSH12 B1 MPO
Matrix / Runout GRINDCRUSHER FREEBIE 7 MOSH 12A MPO
Matrix / Runout GRINDCRUSHER FREEBIE 7 MOSH 12B MPO

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