S.S. Records Discography

SS001: A Frames - Plastica 45

2009-08-23T19:36:00.000-07:00

A Frames Plastica b/w Hospital 45 (SS001)

A side: Plastica
B side: Hospital

Released Dec. 2001.
300 pressed.
Out of print

The debut by Seattle's A Frames. Recorded by Chris Woodhouse at the Loft in Sacramento. It took two years to sell out the pressing of 300. Sleeve by SS.

SS002: Decay - Pity... EP

2009-08-23T19:00:00.000-07:00

Decay Pity...driven senseless by LOUD music EP (SS002)

Released Feb 2002.
300 pressed.
Out of print.

A Swiss electro punk band before there was electro punk. This 7" was culled from a cassette only release originally put out in 1984. Sleeve by SS.

SS003: A Frames - s/t LP/CD

2009-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

A Frames s/t LP/CD (SS002)

Vinyl released April 2002.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

CD released April 2003.
2000 pressed.
In print.

The first A Frames full length. Made lots of year end best of lists, but still took over a year to sell out, due to no distributor willing to take it. Album sleeve were silk screened. Produced by Woodhouse, SS, and A Frames. Co-release with Dragnet Records. Reissued on vinyl by Born Bad Records in 2007. Sleeve by Erin A Frame.

SS004: Duchess of Saigon - Easter Queen EP

2009-08-23T17:59:00.000-07:00

Duchess of Saigon Easter Queen EP (SS004)

Released Sept 2002.
300 pressed.
Out of print

Debut 7" by Sacramento duo, recorded by Chris Woodhouse. A favorite of Byron Colley, WFMU, and others. Sleeve by RH.

SS005: The Geeks - Dreamland in Machineland b/w Hey Wreck 45

2009-08-23T16:03:00.000-07:00

The Geeks Dreamland in Machineland b/w Hey Wreck 45 (SS005)

Released Feb 2003.
300 pressed.
Out of print.

Another archival release. The Geeks started as the Great Lakes Floatilla in 1965. The called Marin County & San Fransicso home. In their time they released one LP and one 7". This 45 was recorded in 1981. Label states SS004. Sleeve by Mark Chambers.

SS006: A Frames - 2 LP/CD

2009-08-23T15:10:00.000-07:00

A Frames 2 LP/CD (SS006)

Vinyl released April 2003.
1000 pressed.
Out of print.

CD released Aug 2003.
2000 pressed.
In print.

Second album by the A Frames, thus the title 2. Great reviews, though it sure disappointed the garage punk crowd. Produced by Woodhouse, SS, and A Frames. Reissued on vinyl by Born Bad Records in 2007. Sleeve by Erin A. Frame.

SS007: Crash Normal - Heavy Listening LP

2009-08-23T14:14:00.000-07:00

Crash Normal Heavy Listening LP (SS007)

Released March 2004.
1000 pressed.
In print.

The debut full length by this great French band. They started in Strausberg and wound up in Paris and along the way recorded two and a half 7"s and this album. More stuff followed. White vinyl. Sleeve by Jerome Normal.

SS008 Point Line Plane - Shhh Boom 45

2009-08-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

Point Line Plane Shhh Boom 45 (SS008)

Released March 2004.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Distopian dance punk from Portland, Oregon. Shortly after this release, PLP signed to Skin Graft. Sleeve by PLP.

SS009: The Intelligence - Test b/w Bird Call 45

2009-08-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

The Intelligence Test b/w Bird Call 45 (SS009)

Released June 2004.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Headed by Lars Finberg, The Intelligence went from side project of the A Frames drummer to his full time band. This is the second Intelligence record and contains members of the A Frames, Dipers, and Shins. Sleeve by Lars Finberg.

SS010: Babyhead LP

2009-08-22T23:24:00.000-07:00

Babyhead LP (SS010)

Released March 2004.
1000 pressed.
In print.

A compilation celebrating our tenth release. Exclusive tracks by Country Teasers, A Frames, Antennas Errupt, Klondike & York, Guinea Worms, Unnatural Helpers, Duchess of Saigon, A Frames, Piranhas, Crash Normal, Blutt, The Blowtops, and Sexy Prison. Many good reviews. White vinyl. Sleeve by SS & SS.

SS011 Monoshock Runnin' Ape-like from the Backwards Superman: 1989 - 1995 CD

2009-08-22T22:26:00.000-07:00

Monoshock Runnin' Ape-like from the Backwards Superman: 1989 - 1995 CD (SS011)

Released Sept 2004.
1000 pressed.
In print.

Discography collection of all of Monoshock's 7" and compilation tracks, plus unreleased, live, and demo material. Extensive liner notes. Sleeve by Monoshock.

SS012: A Frames - Complications 45

2009-08-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

A Frames Complications 45 (SS012)

Released Sept 2004.
1000 pressed.
Out of print.

Two songs from the Woodhouse/A Frames archives. Sleeve stolen by SS from a 50s book on UFOs.

SS013: Lili Z. - Leatherlution 45

2009-08-22T20:35:00.000-07:00

Lili Z. Leatherlution 45 (SS013)

Released June 2004.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Two great songs by the ongoing solo project of Switzerland ----> Paris musician Lili Z. Lili was in the No Talents and the Splash 4 and is currently in Volt. Leatherlution was originally intended for release on Polly Magoo until some Czech pressing plant fucked up the whole PM pressing. It was then offered to S.S. Sleeve by Lili Z.

SS014: Antennas Erupt - Magical Energy LP

2009-08-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Antennas Erupt Magical Energy LP (SS014)

Released Sept 2004.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Debut and only full length by Sacramento free jazz/art punk combo who died much too young. Recorded by Woodhouse. White vinyl. Tri-fold sleeve by Troy Mighty.

SS015: Karate Party - Black Helicopter LP

2009-08-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

Karate Party Black Helicopter LP (SS015)

Released July 2005.
1000 pressed.
In print.

Remastered reissue of Karate Party's 1999 7" on Moo-La-La Records fused with comp tracks and unreleased material. Karate Party was Chris Woodhouse's late 90s stun punk band. Gold vinyl. Sleeve by Woodhouse based on the sleeve Woodhouse did for the 7".

SS016: A Frames - Police 1000 45

2009-08-22T17:56:00.000-07:00

A Frames Police 1000 45 (SS016)

Released November 2005.
1500 pressed.
Out of print.

The last of the Woodhouse A Frames archives. B-side: Traction. White vinyl. Sleeve by Erin A Frame.

SS017: Baby 63 - Quiver 45

2009-08-22T16:57:00.000-07:00

Baby 63 Quiver 45 (SS017)

Released November 2005.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

(Mostly) one woman music project of Karen Fletcher, the two songs here are taken from a 1984 cassette only release. At the time Baby 63 was from Washington DC. Now Seattle is where Fletcher calls home. Sleeve by Karen Fletcher.

SS018: Frustration - s/t EP

2009-08-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

Frustration s/t EP (SS018)

Released March 2006.
800 pressed.
Out of print.

First 7" by Parisian post-punk band Frustration. Followed and preceeded 12" eps on Born Bad. Sleeve by Cat.

SS019: Cheveu - DOG 45

2009-08-22T13:31:00.001-07:00

Cheveu DOG 45 (SS019)

Released March 2006.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Debut by French band Cheveu was well received and lead to more excellent records. Sleeve by Cheveu.

SS020: Tete de Bebe LP

2009-08-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

Tete de Bebe LP (SS020)

Released April 2006.
1000 pressed.
Out of print.

For release number twenty, a compilation. This contains all French and Belgian bands: Volt, Cheveu, Kania Tieffer, Crack und Ultra Eczema, Electric Guitars, Crash Normal, Cheb Samir and the Black Souls of Leviathan, The Normals, Lili Z., Lawrence Wasser, Dragibus, and Le Club des Chats. An international sound sensation. White vinyl. Sleeve by SS & SM.

SS021: Cigarettes - Gimme Cigarette 45

2009-08-22T10:36:00.000-07:00

Cigarettes Gimme Cigarette 45 (SS021)

Released March 2006.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Long rumored to be a Sparks side project, the Cigarettes were really a Los Angeles art punk band that came from a teen prog background and served as a jumping off place for a future member of Fear. Originally released in 1979 on both the Carlylse and Moxie labels. Sleeve by Clancy.

SS022: The Geeks - Too Fat Pig 45

2009-08-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

The Geeks Too Fat Pig 45 (SS022)

Released November 2006.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

More archival material from the Geeks. B-side: Visiting Day at San Quentin. Sleeve by Tim Bimp Jones.

SS023: Nothing People - Problems EP

2009-08-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

Nothing People s/t EP (SS023)

Released November 2006.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Debut by Orland, California mystery group. Hand stamped/printed sleeve. Sleeve by Nothing People.

SS024: His Electro Blue Voice - Fog 45

2009-08-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

His Electro Blue Voice Fog 45 (SS024)

Released July 2007.
500 pressed.
Out of print.

Two song debut by Lake Como, Italy's post punk saviors. B-side: Das. Silkscreened sleeve. Sleeve by HEBV. 200 with printed acetate.

SS025: Los Llamarada - The Exploding Now LP

2009-08-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

Los Llamarada The Exploding Now LP (SS025)

Released March 2007.
600 pressed.
400 pressed
In print..

The Exploding Now is this Monterey, Mexico band's debut. White vinyl, first pressing. Black vinyl, second pressing. Labels & innersleeve hand stamped. Silkscreened sleeve. Sleeve by SS.

SS026: Hiroshima Rocks Around - The Matter of Facts 45

2009-08-22T04:48:00.000-07:00

Hiroshima Rocks Around The Matter of Facts 45 (SS026)

Released April 2008.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

Second record, first 7" by Italy's HRA, a damaged art groove rock & roll two-sider. B-side: Row-Aids. Sleeve by Marco Corona.

SS027: Cheveu / Tyvek - split 45

2009-08-22T03:50:00.000-07:00

Cheveu / Tyvek split 45 (SS027)

Released July 2007.
1000 pressed.
Out of print.

Split 7" by Detroit's Tyvek and Paris's Cheveu, released in conjunction with their 2007 West Coast Tour...unfortunately held up by the pressing plant until after the tour was finished. Sleeve by SS.

Cheveu - El Tortuga! by S. S. Records

SS028: Nothing People - In the City 45

2009-08-22T02:53:00.000-07:00

Nothing People In the City 45 (SS027)

Released October 2007.
Out of print.

Second record by Orland's finest. One original, one cover of a B. Ferry song. B-side: A Real Good Time. Clear vinyl. Sleeve stolen by the Nothing People.

Nothing People - In the City by S. S. Records

SS029: Hue Blanc's Joyless Ones - Arriere-Garde LP

2009-08-22T01:55:00.000-07:00

Hue Blanc's Joyless Ones Arriere-Garde LP (SS029)

Released October 2007.
600 pressed.
In print.

Second album by Algoma, Wisconsin's favorite sons. White vinyl. Labels hand stamped. Sleeve by Hue Blanc & SS.

SS030: UV Race - Malaria EP

2009-08-21T23:03:00.000-07:00

U.V. Race Malaria EP (SS030)

Released July 2009
700 pressed
Out of print.

Second 7" (first American) by Melbourne, Australia's primo ur-punk band. Produced by Eddy Current's Mikey Young. Sleeve by Alexandra Glazov.

SS031: XYX - Sistema de Terminacion Sexual EP

2009-08-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

XYX Sistema de Terminacion Sexual EP (SS031)

Released April 2008.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

Debut by Monterrey, Mexico duo. Stunning avant fucked punk. Sleeve by XYX.

XYX - Anel and Her Problem by S. S. Records

SS032: Los Llamarada - The Very Next Moment 45

2009-08-21T21:25:00.000-07:00

Los Llamarada The Very Next Moment 45 (SS032)

Released September 2007.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

Second record, first 7" by Mexico's Los Llamarada. One original, one cover of a B. Lee song. Sleeve by Herla Alarcon.

SS033: Billy Bao - Fuck Separation 10"

2009-08-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

Billy Bao Fuck Separation 10" (SS033)

Released December 2007.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

From the Basque country, two songs brutally executed and merged in to one pounding statement. On white vinyl. Hand screened sleeves. Sleeve by SS.

SS034: Le Club des Chats - Yes Madame! EP

2009-08-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Le Club des Chats Yes Madame! EP (SS034)

Released October 2007.
600 pressed.
In print.

Second 7" by this unique French absurdist trio. Sleeve by Le Chats.

SS035: Cheveu - s/t LP

2009-08-21T18:32:00.000-07:00

Cheveu s/t LP (SS035)

Released March 2008
600 pressed.
Out of print.

First album by Paris trio Cheveu. On white vinyl. European pressing by Born Bad Records. Sleeve by Cheveu.

SS036: Nothing People - Anonymous LP

2009-08-21T17:34:00.000-07:00

Nothing People Anonymous LP (SS036)

Released May 2008.
1000 pressed.
Out of print.

First album by Orland trio. On clear vinyl. Sleeve by Nothing People.

SS037: Los Llamarada - Take the Sky LP

2009-08-21T16:36:00.000-07:00

Los Llamarada Take the Sky LP (SS037)

Released October 2008.
1000 pressed.
In print.

Second album by Monterrey , Mexico's most misunderstood children.
Front cover by Herla Alarcon. Back by Sagan Youth.

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Los Llamarada - Atanareska by S. S. Records

SS038: Krysmopompas - Heute Schlafen - Morgan Aufwachen 2LP

2009-08-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

Krysmopompas Heute Schlafen - Morgan Aufwachen 2LP (SS038)

Released September 2008.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

Vinyl debut of this Berlin post-punk foursome. Sleeve by Krysmopomas.

SS039: Ozzie - The Parabolic Rock 1975 - 1981 2LP

2009-08-21T13:41:00.000-07:00

Ozzie The Parabolic Rock 1975-1981 2LP (SS039)

Released April 2010.
In print.

Archival release of Sacramento proto-punk/glam/art/wave band. This comps a few previous released tracks with a whole lot of unreleased songs and five live tunes. Gatefold sleeve with liner notes/insert. Design by SS.

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SS040 Low Red Center - s/t 10"

2009-08-21T11:42:00.000-07:00

Low Red Center s/t 10" (SS040)

Released October 2009.
400 pressed
In print

Debut from Austin synth-wave group. Sleeve by LRC.

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Low Red Center - Watching the Planes by S. S. Records

SS041: Wounded Lion - Carol Cloud 45

2009-08-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

Wounded Lion Carol Cloud 45 (SS041)

Released September 2008.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

First record by this Los Angeles band. Sleeve by Wounded Lion.

Wounded Lion - Carol Cloud by S. S. Records

SS042: Lamps - Songs of Sexual Frustration 45

2009-08-21T09:46:00.000-07:00

Lamps Songs of Sexual Frustration 7" (SS024)

Released October 2008.
600 pressed.
Out of print.

The Lamps cover Devo and Pissed Jeans.

Lamps - Boring Girls by S. S. Records

SS043: Nothing People - Late Night LP/CD

2009-08-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

Nothing People Late Night LP/CD (SS043)

500 LP pressed
500 CD pressed
In print.

Second album by Orland's best. Sleeve by Ilth.

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Nothing People - Stick in the Mud by S. S. Records

Nothing People - Another Rattle by S. S. Records

SS044: Dan Melchior und Das Menace - Thank You Very Much 2LP

2009-08-21T06:50:00.000-07:00

Dan Melchior und Das Menace Thank You Very Much 2LP (SS044)

Released March 2009.
1000 pressed.
In print.

Many records by Mr Melchior, this is one of the latest and the greatest. Sleeve by Dan & Letha Melchior.

SS045: Charles Albright - I'm on Drugs 7"

2009-08-21T05:55:00.000-07:00

Charles Albright I'm on Drugs 7" (SS045)

Released April 2009.
400 press.
Out of print.

Repressing of Sac Records edition, which came out in 100 press.
S.S. pressing has different sleeve and is on black vinyl.
Sleeve by S.S. (drawing of Charles by Matt K Shrugg).

Charles Albright - I'm a Fine Young Man and I'm Doing So Well by S. S. Records

SS046: él-g - Tout Ploie LP

2009-08-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

él-g Tout Ploie LP (SS046)

Released October 2009.
600 press.
In print.

First US release by French artist él-g. Originally released on Kraak Records of Belgium, this edition has been remastered. guest performances by the lovely Charlene Darling and Ignatz and Phil Todd of Ashtray Navigations. Outer and inner sleeves by él-g.

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SS047: Nothing People - Soft Crash LP

2009-08-20T19:25:00.000-07:00

Nothing People Soft Crash LP (SS047)

Released February 2010.
In print.

Third album by the pride of Orland, California and the best band north of the Yuba county line, if not below it, too.

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Nothing People - Marilyn's Grave by S. S. Records

SS048: Chinese Restaurants - River of Shit 7"

2009-08-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurants River of Shit 7" (SS048)

Released February 2010.
In print.

Debut of NYC's lowest of the low. Groovy sludge produced by Mattin.

SS049: Dan Melchior und Das Menace - Visionary Pangs LP

2009-08-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

Dan Melchior und Das Menace Visionary Pangs LP (SS049)

Released September 2010.
In print.
500 pressed.

Dan's second release for S.S., his thirtieth or so in total.

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Dan Melchior und Das Menace - Love Thug by S. S. Records

SS050: A Frames - 333 3LP

2009-08-18T18:51:00.000-07:00

A Frames 333 3LP (SS050)

Released May 2010.
In print.

Forty-two song collection of A Frames singles tracks, out-takes, and demos.

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A Frames - Dressed in Black by S. S. Records

SS051: Sperm Wails - Lady Chatterley 45

2009-08-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Sperm Wails Lady Chatterley b/w Mr. Wonderful 45 (SS051)

A Side: Lady Chatterley
B Side: Mr. Wonderful

Released January 2011
500 pressed.
In print.

Sperm Wails trounced England in the mid/late 80s, the era both these songs are from. "Lady Chatterley" was previously released on an obscure compilation 7" ep, with crappy sound quality, remastered for this single. "Mr. Wonderful" sees it's first vinyl.

SS052: Chinese Restaurants - Summer Romance 45

2009-08-17T19:46:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurants Summer Romance b/w Nunca Jamas 45

A side: Summer Romance
B side: Nunca Jamas

Released August 2010.
300 pressed.
In print.

One original and one cover of a Mexican folk standard make up the second and final single by NYC's Chinese Restaurants.

SS053: Banque Allemande - Eins, Zwei LP

2009-08-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

Banque Allemande Eins, Zwei LP

Released August 2010.
500 pressed.
In print.

From Berlin, Banque Allemande released two CDs to a close circle of friends, in 2008 & 2009. The punishing guitar stun & avant punkisms of those two albums finds its way onto their debut vinyl LP here.

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Banque Allemande - Geld Wie Wir by S. S. Records

SS054: Prisoners Go Go Band - Live! at the Butchery with Special Guests On Fire LP

2009-08-16T19:01:00.000-07:00

Prisoners Go Go Band Live! at the Butchery with Special Guests On Fire LP

Released April 2011
400 pressed
In print

Originally released in 1980 by the band, a South African underground rock band of mixed race. Only 100 were originally circulated. This is a repressing of the original.

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SS055: Los Llamarada - Gone Gone Cold LP

2009-08-16T19:00:00.000-07:00

Los Llamarada Gone Gone Cold LP
Released November 2011
400 pressed
In print

Third and final album by Monterrey avant punk/psych/no wave band is an intense reaction to the Mexican Drug War.

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Los Llamarada - Heaven of Glass by S. S. Records

SS056: FM-BX Society Tape 001 LP

2009-08-15T22:56:00.000-07:00

Various Artists FM-BX Society Tape 001 LP (SS056)

Released November 2010
500 pressed.
In print.

First vinyl pressing of a cassette only release first issued in 1981 on the FM-BX Society Label, a cassette label done by dejays at a Brussels radio station. This was the first in a series of tapes. 001 contains songs by Isolation Ward and Unit 4, both of Belgium, and The Toppplers, of Scotland.

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Unit 4 - Hidden Faces by S. S. Records

SS057: Los Llamarada - The Restless Light 45

2009-08-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

Los Llamarada The Restless Light b/w A Current 45 (SS057)

A Side: The Restless Light
B Side: A Current

Released January 2011
500 pressed.
In print.

Los Llamarada's third single, their fifth vinyl release. Sets the mood for their third album (forthcoming).

SS058: Duchess of Saigon - s/t LP

2009-08-13T21:45:00.000-07:00

Duchess of Saigon s/t LP (SS058)

Released February 2011

330 pressed.

In print.

Culled from the archives, songs from sessions with Chris Woodhouse recorded in the early '00s. Hand screened sleeve by SS.

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Duchess of Saigon - Romania by S. S. Records

SS059: Lenz - Leaving (The 21st Century) 45

2009-08-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

Lenz Leaving (The 21st Century) b/w Feeling 45

Released August 2011
330 pressed.
In print.

Debut of Oakland, California band that dips into psych, punk, glam, and proto-punk in its unique way.

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SS060: Sightings - Michigan Haters LP

2009-08-12T21:47:00.000-07:00

Sightings Michigan Haters LP (SS060)

Released March 2011
600 pressed
In print.

First vinyl pressing of Sightings second album, originally released on CD in 2002.

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Sightings - ICH/IC by S. S. Records

SS061: Hank IV - Bellyfull of Slugs 45

2009-08-11T20:02:00.000-07:00

Hank IV Bellyfull of Slugs b/w Cold Equation 45

Released August 2011
330 pressed
Out of print

San Francisco's Hank IV covers a Kim Salmons & the Surrealists song and do an original.

SS063: Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake - Period LP/CD

2009-08-10T20:06:00.000-07:00

Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake Period LP/CD

LP released November 2011
CD released December 2011
510 LP pressed
500 CD pressed
In print

Third album for the Yonkers/Blind Shake combo is exciting, intense psych/punk heaviness.

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Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake - Carbo Hydro by S. S. Records