Bad Brains Records

Pay To Cum! 7" Vinyl

$8.00

Note: We're currently waiting on additional copies for this release, which are due by late August. Products will be shipped when all items in your order are released, not separately.

"Pay to Cum" is the debut single from the band Bad Brains, self-released in June 1980 on the band’s Bad Brain Records. The single was recorded in New York City by Jimi Quidd at his Dots Studios.

This reissue marks the first release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

The release includes a replication of the original insert.

TRACK LISTING
A1 Pay To Cum
B1 Stay Close To Me

Image of the bad brains- pay to cum! album artwork. The cover is solid white, on the top of the image it says Pay to cum! in black lettering. The middle of the image features a faded black and white image of the 4 band members posing for the camera. Only their heads and torsos show. Below them in black text it says Bad Brains.

Image of a vinyl sleeve with a black vinyl sticking out of the sleeve against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is an image of the bad brains- pay to cum! album artwork. The cover is solid white, on the top of the image it says Pay to cum! in black lettering. The middle of the image features a faded black and white image of the 4 band members posing for the camera. Only their heads and torsos show. Below them in black text it says Bad Brains.

Image of a vinyl sleeve with a clear vinyl sticking out of the sleeve against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is an image of the bad brains- pay to cum! album artwork. The cover is solid white, on the top of the image it says Pay to cum! in black lettering. The middle of the image features a faded black and white image of the 4 band members posing for the camera. Only their heads and torsos show. Below them in black text it says Bad Brains.

"Bad Brains" Self-Titled

$23.00

Officially out June 11, 2021. Orders will ship upon completion of production. Due to the industry-wide delays with vinyl manufacturers, ship date is not guaranteed.

Bad Brains is the self-titled debut studio album recorded by American hardcore punk/reggae band Bad Brains. Recorded in 1981 and released on (then) cassette-only label ROIR on February 5, 1982, many fans refer to it as "The Yellow Tape" because of its yellow packaging. Though Bad Brains had recorded the 16 song Black Dots album in 1979 and the 5-song Omega Sessions EP in 1980, the ROIR cassette was the band's first release of anything longer than a single.

This reissue marks the second release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
A1 Sailin' On
A2 Don't Need It
A3 Attitude
A4 The Regulator
A5 Banned In D.C.
A6 Jah Calling
A7 Supertouch/Shitfit
A8 Leaving Babylon
B1 Fearless Vampire Killers
B2 I
B3 Big Takeover
B4 Pay To Cum
B5 Right Brigade
B6 I Luv I Jah
B7 Intro

Image of the Bad Brains self titled artwork. the artwork is yellow and on the left side going down the image is a sideways lettering that says Bad Brains. The letters are red and outlined in yellow, and then outlined again in green. On the right side of the artwork is a rectangle with the same red, yellow, green outline. Inside the outlines is a black and white drawn image of the Capitol Building being struck by yellow lightning.

Photo of a vinyl sleeve and vinyl against a white background. The vinyl is solid black. The album sleeve artwork is yellow and on the left side going down the image is a sideways lettering that says Bad Brains. The letters are red and outlined in yellow, and then outlined again in green. On the right side of the artwork is a rectangle with the same red, yellow, green outline. Inside the outlines is a black and white drawn image of the Capitol Building being struck by yellow lightning.

Photo of a cassette case against a white background. The album artwork on the case is yellow and on the left side going down the image is a sideways lettering that says Bad Brains. The letters are red and outlined in yellow, and then outlined again in green. On the right side of the artwork is a rectangle with the same red, yellow, green outline. Inside the outlines is a black and white drawn image of the Capitol Building being struck by yellow lightning.

Photo of a cd sleeve and cd against a white background. The cd is a silver standard cd color. The album sleeve artwork is yellow and on the left side going down the image is a sideways lettering that says Bad Brains. The letters are red and outlined in yellow, and then outlined again in green. On the right side of the artwork is a rectangle with the same red, yellow, green outline. Inside the outlines is a black and white drawn image of the Capitol Building being struck by yellow lightning.

Bad Brains (Punk Note Edition) Black Vinyl LP

$25.00

Bad Brains is the self-titled debut studio album recorded by American hardcore punk/reggae band Bad Brains. Recorded in 1981 and released on (then) cassette-only label ROIR on February 5, 1982, many fans refer to it as "The Yellow Tape" because of its yellow packaging. Though Bad Brains had recorded the 16 song Black Dots album in 1979 and the 5-song Omega Sessions EP in 1980, the ROIR cassette was the band's first release of anything longer than a single.

In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

This “Punk Note” edition comes with alternate packaging artwork from designer John Yates (Stealworks). The artwork is a nod to Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, and their amazing work at the Blue Note label. Note: The first pressing of this release (on green color vinyl) was limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide. This second pressing comes on black vinyl.

TRACKLIST:
A1 Sailin' On
A2 Don't Need It
A3 Attitude
A4 The Regulator
A5 Banned In D.C.
A6 Jah Calling
A7 Supertouch/Shitfit
A8 Leaving Babylon
B1 Fearless Vampire Killers
B2 I
B3 Big Takeover
B4 Pay To Cum
B5 Right Brigade
B6 I Luv I Jah
B7 Intro

Photo of the Bad Brains Punk Note Edition album artwork. The artwork is an image of two men playing instruments next to each other and the image is in green. One looks happy while the other looks focused. Above their heads on the top right in red text says Bad Brains. In white text next to it says Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. Under the bad brains words says 1982, stereo, punk note in white.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and vinyl against a white background. The vinyl is solid black. The sleeve is a photo of the Bad Brains Punk Note Edition artwork. The artwork is an image of two men playing instruments next to each other and the image is in green. One looks happy while the other looks focused. Above their heads on the top right in red text says Bad Brains. In white text next to it says Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. Under the bad brains words says 1982, stereo, punk note in white.

I And I Survive

$20.00

Officially out July 30th 2021. Orders will ship upon completion of production.

"I And I Survive" is a 1982 EP by Bad Brains, released on the heels of their iconic self-titled debut album. Like the band's subsequent album "Rock for Light", the recordings were produced by Ric Ocasek. The release was previously out of print for nearly four decades.

This reissue marks the third release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
Side 1: I And I Survive
A1 Destroy Babylon
A2 Coptic Times
A3 Joshua's Song

Photo of the Bad Brains- I and I survive album artwork. The background is black and red. The top says Bad brains in red text and is outlined in green. The bottom says I and I survive in red text and is outlined in green. The middle of the artwork features graphics of pyramids, a house, 3 people's faces up close, and 6 men and women playing drums barefoot.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The album artwork on the sleeve is a Photo of the Bad Brains- I and I survive album artwork. The background is black and red. The top says Bad brains in red text and is outlined in green. The bottom says I and I survive in red text and is outlined in green. The middle of the artwork features graphics of pyramids, a house, 3 people's faces up close, and 6 men and women playing drums barefoot.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and orange vinyl against a white background. The album artwork on the sleeve is a Photo of the Bad Brains- I and I survive album artwork. The background is black and red. The top says Bad brains in red text and is outlined in green. The bottom says I and I survive in red text and is outlined in green. The middle of the artwork features graphics of pyramids, a house, 3 people's faces up close, and 6 men and women playing drums barefoot.

Rock For Light

$23.00

***Yellow w/ red splatter variant shipping March 2023.

Rock for Light is the second full-length album by Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars.

We’re proud to present the original mix of the album, for the first time in decades, as the band originally intended. Most fans will be more familiar with the 1991 reissue, which was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. In addition to new mixes, that version used an altered track order.

This reissue marks the fourth release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
A1 Coptic Times
A2 Attitude
A3 We Will Not
A4 Sailin' On
A5 Rally Round Jah Throne
A6 Right Brigade
A7 F.V.K. (Fearless Vampire Killers)
A8 Riot Squad
A9 The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
B1 Joshua's Song
B2 Banned In D.C.
B3 How Low Can A Punk Get
B4 Big Takeover
B5 I And I Survive
B6 Destroy Babylon
B7 Rock For Light
B8 At The Movies

Photo of the bad brains- rock for light album artwork. The artwork background is a white yellow gradient that starts out white on the left side of the artwork and transitions into a bold yellow. The top of the artwork in red cursive says Bad Brains. The bottom of the artwork in black cursive says rock for light.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is a Photo of the bad brains- rock for light album artwork. The artwork background is a white yellow gradient that starts out white on the left side of the artwork and transitions into a bold yellow. The top of the artwork in red cursive says Bad Brains. The bottom of the artwork in black cursive says rock for light.

Image of a cd sleeve and silver cd against a white background. The cd sleeve is a photo of the bad brains- rock for light album artwork. The artwork background is a white yellow gradient that starts out white on the left side of the artwork and transitions into a bold yellow. The top of the artwork in red cursive says Bad Brains. The bottom of the artwork in black cursive says rock for light.

Image of a cassette case against a white background. The case is a photo of the bad brains- rock for light album artwork. The artwork background is a white yellow gradient that starts out white on the left side of the artwork and transitions into a bold yellow. The top of the artwork in red cursive says Bad Brains. The bottom of the artwork in black cursive says rock for light.

Rock For Light (Punk Note Edition) Black Vinyl LP

$25.00

“Rock for Light” is the second full-length album by Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. We’re proud to present the original mix of the album, for the first time in decades, as the band originally intended. Most fans will be more familiar with the 1991 reissue, which was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. That version used an altered track order, significantly different mixes and a speed increase of the master which results in a raising of the pitch by one-half step. The audio has been remastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering in Los Angeles. This “Punk Note” edition comes with alternate packaging artwork from designer John Yates (Stealworks). The artwork is a nod to Reid Miles and Francis Wol , and their amazing work at the Blue Note label.

TRACKLIST:
A1 Coptic Times
A2 Attitude
A3 We Will Not
A4 Sailin' On
A5 Rally Round Jah Throne
A6 Right Brigade
A7 F.V.K. (Fearless Vampire Killers)
A8 Riot Squad
A9 The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
B1 Joshua's Song
B2 Banned In D.C.
B3 How Low Can A Punk Get
B4 Big Takeover
B5 I And I Survive
B6 Destroy Babylon
B7 Rock For Light
B8 At The Movies

Image of the bad brains- rock for light punk note edition album cover. The album cover is a yellow photograph that shows the band performing for a crowd. The singer is front and center, jumping in the air. The guitarist and fans can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the image in red letters it says rock for light. Next to that in white it says bad brains. Below this in white text it says "Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. Below that in white text it says "1983 stereo punk note".

photo of a bad brains rock for light vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The album cover is a yellow photograph that shows the band performing for a crowd. The singer is front and center, jumping in the air. The guitarist and fans can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the image in red letters it says rock for light. Next to that in white it says bad brains. Below this in white text it says "Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. "1983 stereo punk note".

Quickness

$23.00

Officially out February 18, 2022. Orders will ship upon completion of production. If ordered with another item, the order will ship once all products are in stock.

Quickness is the fourth full-length studio album by Bad Brains, originally released by Caroline Records in 1989.

This reissue marks the fifth release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
A1 Soul Craft
A2 Voyage Into Infinity
A3 The Messengers
A4 With The Quickness
A5 Gene Machine / Don't Bother Me
A6 Instrumental
B1 Sheba
B2 Yout' Juice
B3 No Conditions
B4 Silent Tears
B5 The Prophets Eye
B6 Endtro

Image of the Bad brains- quickness album artwork. The artwork is a black and white image of the 4 band members. two band members on the left look at the camera, not smiling. One has his hands in his pockets while the other does a thumbs up. The third member faces the two on the left with his hands in his pockets, slightly smiling. The fourth member has his eyes closed as if he is asleep. The top right in black writing with a red outline says bad brains. The bottom left in red writing says quickness.

Photo of a the bad brains quickness vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The artwork is a black and white image of the 4 band members. two band members on the left look at the camera, not smiling. One has his hands in his pockets while the other does a thumbs up. The third member has his hands in his pockets. The fourth member has his eyes closed as if he is asleep. The top right in black writing with a red outline says bad brains. The bottom left in red writing says quickness.

Photo of a the bad brains quickness cd sleeve and silver cd against a white background. The artwork is a black and white image of the 4 band members. two band members on the left look at the camera, not smiling. One has his hands in his pockets while the other does a thumbs up. The third member has his hands in his pockets. The fourth member has his eyes closed as if he is asleep. The top right in black writing with a red outline says bad brains. The bottom left in red writing says quickness.

Photo of a the bad brains quickness cassette case against a white background. The artwork is a black and white image of the 4 band members. two band members on the left look at the camera, not smiling. One has his hands in his pockets while the other does a thumbs up. The third member has his hands in his pockets. The fourth member has his eyes closed as if he is asleep. The top right in black writing with a red outline says bad brains. The bottom left in red writing says quickness.

Quickness (Punk Note Edition) Black Vinyl LP

$25.00

Quickness is the fourth full-length studio album by Bad Brains, originally release by Caroline Records in 1989. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. This limited “Punk Note” edition comes with alternate packaging artwork from designer John Yates (Stealworks). The artwork is a nod to Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, and their amazing work at the Blue Note label.

TRACKLIST:
A1 Soul Craft
A2 Voyage Into Infinity
A3 The Messengers
A4 With The Quickness
A5 Gene Machine / Don't Bother Me
A6 Instrumental
B1 Sheba
B2 Yout' Juice
B3 No Conditions
B4 Silent Tears
B5 The Prophets Eye
B6 Endtro

Image of the bad brains- quickness punk note edition album cover. The artwork is a red photograph of the lead singer singing into a microphone. At the bottom of the image in white letters it says "Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. 1989 stereo punk note. In black text it says quickness. Next to that in white text it says bad brains.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is an Image of the bad brains- quickness punk note edition album cover. The artwork is a red photograph of the lead singer singing into a microphone. At the bottom of the image in white letters it says "Dr. Know, H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer. 1989 stereo punk note. In black text it says quickness. Next to that in white text it says bad brains.

The Youth Are Getting Restless (Live At The Paradiso, Amsterdam, 1987)

$23.00

Officially out January 20, 2023. Orders will ship upon completion of production.

The Youth Are Getting Restless is a live album from Bad Brains, recorded at the Paradiso Theater in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1987 by the VPRO. The show was part of the band's I Against I tour.

This reissue marks the sixth release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
A1 I
A2 Rock For Light
A3 Right Brigade
A4 House Of Suffering
A5 Day Tripper / She's A Rainbow
A6 Coptic Times
A7 Sacred Love
A8 Re-ignition
B1 Let Me Help
B2 The Youth Are Getting Restless
B3 Banned In D.C.
B4 Sailin' On
B5 Fearless Vampire Killer
B6 At The Movies
B7 Revolution (Dub)
B8 Pay To Cum
B9 Big Takeover

Photo of the bad brains the youth are getting restless (live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987) album artwork. The album artwork is a close up photo of someone playing a guitar, you see their hand and the guitar. The image has a faded and blurred effect to it. The right side of the album artwork says bad brains in blue. Below that in white text says The youth are getting restless. Below that in blue text says live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987.

Photo of the bad brains the youth are getting restless (live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987) vinyl sleeve and black vinyl. The album artwork on the sleeve is a close up photo of someone playing a guitar, you see their hand and the guitar. The image has a faded and blurred effect to it. The right side of the album artwork says bad brains in blue. Below that in white text says The youth are getting restless. Below that in blue text says live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987.

The Youth Are Getting Restless (Live At The Paradiso, Amsterdam, 1987)

Photo of the bad brains the youth are getting restless (live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987) cd sleeve and silver cd. The album artwork on the sleeve is a close up photo of someone playing a guitar, you see their hand and the guitar. The image has a faded and blurred effect to it. The right side of the album artwork says bad brains in blue. Below that in white text says The youth are getting restless. Below that in blue text says live at the paradise, amsterdam 1987.

Omega Sessions

$18.00

Officially out late 2022. Preorder coming soon. Orders will ship upon completion of production.

The Omega Sessions is a 5-song EP recorded by Bad Brains in 1980 and released in 1997. The tracks were recorded and mixed at the original Omega Recording Studios in Rockville, Maryland. The EP contains early versions of songs that eventually appeared on later releases, including a reading of "I Against I."

This reissue marks the seventh release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

TRACK LISTING
A1 I Against I
A2 Stay Close To Me
B1 I Luv I Jah
B2 At The Movies
B3 Attitude

Image of the bad brains omega sessions album artwork. The artwork is a black and white image of the band performing. The singer and guitar player are shown with some fans in the background. The top left of the image says Bad Brains in red lettering and is outlined in yellow and then again in green. The bottom right of the image says omega session in a green, yellow, orange gradient color.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve features a photo of the bad brains omega sessions album artwork. The artwork is a black and white image of the band performing. The singer and guitar player are shown with some fans in the background. The top left of the image says Bad Brains in red lettering and is outlined in yellow and then again in green. The bottom right of the image says omega session in a green, yellow, orange gradient color.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and green vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve features a photo of the bad brains omega sessions album artwork. The artwork is a black and white image of the band performing. The singer and guitar player are shown with some fans in the background. The top left of the image says Bad Brains in red lettering and is outlined in yellow and then again in green. The bottom right of the image says omega session in a green, yellow, orange gradient color.

Image of a cd sleeve and silver cd against a white background. The cd sleeve features a photo of the bad brains omega sessions album artwork. The artwork is a black and white image of the band performing. The singer and guitar player are shown with some fans in the background. The top left of the image says Bad Brains in red lettering and is outlined in yellow and then again in green. The bottom right of the image says omega session in a green, yellow, orange gradient color.

Live At The Fillmore 1982

$20.00

Officially out early 2023. Preorder coming soon. Orders will ship upon completion of production.

Live at The Fillmore 1982 showcases a fierce live performance from Bad Brains, the same year their debut album took the world by storm. This is the first ever physical release of these recordings.

The release is part of our remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains’ recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

Note: Cover art is FPO only. New, original artwork will be used for the release.

TRACK LISTING
Attitude (Instrumental)
Band Intros
Attitude
Banned In D.C.
The Regulator
Rally
The Big Takeover
Riot Squad
F.V.K. (Fearless Vampire Killers)
I and I Survive
Right Brigade
Destroy Babylon
Bring the Walls Down
We Come to Unite

Photo of the bad brains- live at the fillmore album artwork. The artwork has a red border and is filled with black. On top of the background it says Bad brains at the top in red with a yellow outline and outlined again in green. At the bottom in red with yellow and green outline it says 3/20/1982 live at the fillmore. The middle of the artwork features a yellow lightning bolt.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and black vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is a Photo of the bad brains- live at the fillmore album artwork. The artwork has a red border and is filled with black. On top of the background it says Bad brains at the top in red with a yellow outline and outlined again in green. At the bottom in red with yellow and green outline it says 3/20/1982 live at the fillmore. The middle of the artwork features a yellow lightning bolt.

Image of a vinyl sleeve and yellow vinyl against a white background. The vinyl sleeve is a Photo of the bad brains- live at the fillmore album artwork. The artwork has a red border and is filled with black. On top of the background it says Bad brains at the top in red with a yellow outline and outlined again in green. At the bottom in red with yellow and green outline it says 3/20/1982 live at the fillmore. The middle of the artwork features a yellow lightning bolt.

Image of a cd sleeve and silver cd against a white background. The cd sleeve is a Photo of the bad brains- live at the fillmore album artwork. The artwork has a red border and is filled with black. On top of the background it says Bad brains at the top in red with a yellow outline and outlined again in green. At the bottom in red with yellow and green outline it says 3/20/1982 live at the fillmore. The middle of the artwork features a yellow lightning bolt.

Punk Note Bundle

$75.00

This bundle includes the three titles in the Bad Brains Punk Note series (Bad Brains, Rock For Light, Quickness), in addition to a Bad Brains zine and tote bag. Each Punk Note version comes with alternate packaging artwork from designer John Yates (Stealworks). The artwork is a nod to Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, and their amazing work at the Blue Note label.

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