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New early '80s CA-based reissues from Liberation Hall

Posted by Loren on January 16, 2024

New early '80s CA-based reissues from Liberation Hall
New early '80s CA-based reissues from Liberation Hall

On March 22, Liberation Hall record label will reissue four titles to highlight California music from 1979-1981, as part of a Women's History Month celebration.

Specifically:

  • Pearl Harbour - Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too. Available on CD and LP, the second album from the San Francisco artist, the backing band for Pearl Harbour on this album includes Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, and Mick Jones from the Clash; Wilko Johnson from Dr. Feelgood and Ian Dury & the Blockheads; Nigel Dixon from Whirlwind; Steve New from the Rich Kids; and Steve Goulding from Graham Parker & the Rumour. It originally released in 1980 via Warner Bros. The new version includes bonus material.
  • Shakin' Street - Scarlet: The Old Waldorf. Available on CD and LP and originally released in 1979, this is the second album from the hard rock band that first formed in Paris before relocating to California. The CD includes extra tracks due to time restrictions per format.
  • The Contractions - 1980. An all female group from San Francisco, this is a CD compilation from 1979-1984, focusing on two live performances.
  • The Brat - Straight Outta East L.A. First released in 2017, this is a limited red and blue swirl vinyl coming courtesy of Liberation Hall affiliate RockBeat Records from the Chicano punk band.
New early '80s CA-based reissues from Liberation Hall
New early '80s CA-based reissues from Liberation Hall

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