Sonic Youth “Kill Yr. Idols” UO LP (1983)

Details: Kill Yr Idols was released in October 1983, originally only in Germany. "Shaking Hell" was recorded live at the Plugg Club in New York City, October 15, 1983. This version is listed as "Unofficial" and has no label, no matrix runout. Comes in a thick screen-printed cover, thick transparent vinyl with smokey black vinyl swirl mixed in. See images. 6-track LP.

Description: Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic commented, "These songs resemble the ones on Confusion Is Sex, except that they're a bit more developed, especially the title track and 'Brother James'. [Kill Yr Idols] results in a fascinating wade through Sonic Youth's early flashes of genius."

Grade: NM (Record/Cover)

TRACK LISTING SIDE A:

A1. Protect Me You
A2. Shaking Hell 1
A3. Shaking Hell 2

TRACK LISTING SIDE B:

B1. Kill Yr Idols
B2. Brother James
B3. Early American