Year/Genre: 1980 New Wave
Matrix #: SP 70400
Condition: Near Mint -very clean
Description: Emerging from Los Angeless experimental art scene, Oingo Boingo began as a theatrical troupe before shifting toward the spiky, off-kilter rhythms that defined early new wave. This debut EP captures the band’s chaotic energy and introduces Danny Elfmans surreal lyrical style before his ascent as a legendary film composer. The record features Only a Lad, which became a regional cult hit, blending punk attitude with ska syncopation and synthesizer-fueled eccentricity. Released on IRS Records, this 10 EP is a snapshot of Southern Californias post-punk mutationart-school misfits channeling Reagan-era anxieties into danceable rebellion. A foundational piece for collectors of West Coast alternative music.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $35$45
VG+: $28$35
VG: $20$28

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