KORO- 8 Songs 7"EP (no label [NR15035], USA, 1983)
This is a repost – mp3 files added. For more greatness in this league – go here.
Over the last 2 or 3 years, word has spread about this 7″. When about 10 years ago, somebody in germany bootleged this one, nobody cared about it too much the first couple of years. Nowadays even the bootleg (on green vinyl) sells for a good price.
I remember when I ordered this 7″ of KORO from a german mailorder (for 5 german Marks), I first was dissapointed when I had opened the package because I believed this was the japanese KURO. Well, dissapointment didn’t last long. The 8 upsa-daisy songs impressed me a lot, tight as fuck and played with such enthusiasm, it still jumps at me. I used to think “Dear Sirs” was the best, then it was “Acid Casuality”, then it was “700 Clubs” until I realised this is an entity – you simply cannot pick one single song off it!
There were rumours going around of more songs from KORO but as far as I know, nothing ever surfaced. It’s about time though that this gets a proper re-release!
Bummer: I had kept this record in one these sturdy, thick plastic sleeves for over 20 years until I realised that the printing of the cover somehow had started to glue on it! You cannot get it out of that üvc-sleeve anymore!! Beware: Never use one of them hard pvc sleeves!! What was also a bit dumb maybe was that I used to detest those “stamp collectors” (as I called them) who would make a big fuzz about having clean copies of rare records, whereas I always thought that these discs were there to be played and gain patina over the years so they would really grow on you and become something unique. That’s why I never cared too much when the top of the sleeve was damaged (in some cases, I even simply cut off what I thought was out of size!). Well – who would have thought these records go for 800$ one day …..
700 Club.mp3
Selfless.mp3
It’s okay.mp3
Government.mp3
Dear Sirs.mp3
Blap!.mp3
Nauseous.mp3
Acid Casualty.mp3
Anonymous wrote:
yeah YEAH YEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! BEST record EVER!!!!!!!
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 4:52 am | Permalink
Bernard wrote:
it’s not a good idea to spread mp3 files of this. it’s too great. it should be kept secret.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 6:16 am | Permalink
Peter - KBDRecords wrote:
One the best HC records ever! And as I’ve told you Erich I have the same issue with my copy beeing stucked in the PVC bag. Haven’t the Koro been reissued by now? There where lots of talk about it beeing out this autumn on the KBD mailing list.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 6:44 am | Permalink
E. wrote:
You seem to be right, Pedro! Just did some research and here’s what I found:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=2908017
Good to hear these rumours were true! Really looking forward to hearing that LP!
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 6:57 am | Permalink
Kill ugly pop wrote:
I agree with you : These hard PVC sleeves suck!!!
I’ve had the same problem with my copy of the first RIISTETYT 7″.
I can’t wait to hear this long lost KÖRÖ LP!!
Keep on adding more killer HC stuff! Erich you rule!
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 7:22 am | Permalink
i_hate_the_rich wrote:
I think guys like you and peter kbd from such weird countries as sweden must be very rich.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 9:50 am | Permalink
Anonymous wrote:
i got the legal reissue a few months ago and it sounds amazing! the LP is out now. i just ordered it. The label said that there is a live show on video floating around out there.
timmy
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 9:56 am | Permalink
E. wrote:
Great, Timmy! Looking forward to hearing that LP and video would be nice too!
@ i_hate_the_rich: yes, my father owns the national bank of sweden. so what. are you jealous?
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 10:01 am | Permalink
Peter - KBDRecords wrote:
And my mom is a nurse! Earns loads of money. You want some records? Please band that winners IP so he can’t download anything. You should shut up and be grateful.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 11:05 am | Permalink
Peter - KBDRecords wrote:
I love typos! Ok he’s a winner!
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 11:06 am | Permalink
E. wrote:
Haha, I can’t ban anybody here and I wouldn’t ban this guy. With all the money I’ve got, I’d buy his house and have him kicked out.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 11:18 am | Permalink
Anonymous wrote:
what a dickhead!
hey, why don’t you promote your blog better? i’m sure A LOT of people would love it!!!
Jon J.
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 11:37 am | Permalink
malfeitor wrote:
…”such weird countries as Sweden”…Is it true?? Is your country weird?? So weird, in fact, that everyone sits around all day wiping their butts with Kronors (sp?) because in addition to being so weird you are also incredibly (weirdly) wealthy. I knew it. I just fucking knew it……
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 2:00 pm | Permalink
Anonymous wrote:
since when is sweden the same as switzerland? or am i getting something wrong? insider jokes?
koro: FUCKING KILLS!!!!!
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Posted on 07-Oct-06 at 2:45 pm | Permalink
Peter - KBDRecords wrote:
I don’t know where I live anymore. Please tell me. Is it Switzerland or Sweden? Swaziland?
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Posted on 08-Oct-06 at 3:48 am | Permalink
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