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[[Image:BustedAtOzCover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Busted at Oz, front cover]]
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'''Busted at Oz''' was a [[1981]] live compilation, released on [[Autumn Records]].  It is thought of as the definitive Chicago punk recording, the one that truly represents the scene's earliest sound.  It was recorded at legendary punk club [[Oz]] on March 9,10,11 of 1981.  The album is still a big hit with punk fans, as it routinely sells for over $50 on [[eBay]].  Though there have been rumors of a CD re-release, the original vinyl from 1981 is the only available version.  
'''Busted at Oz''' was a [[1981]] live compilation, released on [[Autumn Records]].  It is thought of as the definitive Chicago punk recording, the one that truly represents the scene's earliest sound.  It was recorded at legendary punk club [[Oz]] on March 9,10,11 of 1981.  The album is still a big hit with punk fans, as it routinely sells for over $50 on [[eBay]].  A limited (500 copies) vinyl reissue was pressed by Permanent Records in 2011.  


== Side One ==
== Side One ==
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* '''All other photos by:''' Matt Prendergast for S.M.P. Studios
* '''All other photos by:''' Matt Prendergast for S.M.P. Studios
* '''Special thanks to:''' Stacey Kmetyk, Gary Burrell, Bobby Vasquez and Bill Morby
* '''Special thanks to:''' Stacey Kmetyk, Gary Burrell, Bobby Vasquez and Bill Morby
== Notes ==
* According to this [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/CoolestRetard/issue13/13-10.html review] of the shows in the [[Coolest Retard]], the show schedule was: 
** Monday, March 9:  [[Naked Raygun]], [[Silver Abuse]]
** Tuesday, March 10:  [[Da]], [[Strike Under]]
** Wednesday, March 11:  [[Subverts]], [[Effigies]] 
* [[Strike Under]]'s set was plagued by sound problems and "fights among the band."
* [[Da]] was not one of the regular "Oz" bands and their tracks were recorded at their only appearance at the club.  According to Terry Nelson, Autumn Records would not release the record without Da's involvement (Nelson was a partner in Autumn and was Da's manager).


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* [http://petdance.com/nr/discography/comps/busted-at-oz/ Busted at Oz page with cover and insert scans]
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2004/11/11/selections-from-the-punk-vault-busted-at-oz/ MXV review of Busted at Oz]
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2004/11/11/selections-from-the-punk-vault-busted-at-oz/ MXV review of Busted at Oz]
* [http://somethingilearned.blogspot.com/2004_11_01_somethingilearned_archive.html Something I Learned Today review with mp3s]
* [http://www.avclub.com/article/still-embusted-at-ozem-49981 Interview with Lance Barresi of Permanent Records @ the AV Club regarding the reissue with input from Dem Hopkins and Terry Nelson in the comments section]


[[Category:Compilations]]
[[Category:Compilations]]

Latest revision as of 21:44, 13 May 2016

Busted at Oz, front cover

Busted at Oz was a 1981 live compilation, released on Autumn Records. It is thought of as the definitive Chicago punk recording, the one that truly represents the scene's earliest sound. It was recorded at legendary punk club Oz on March 9,10,11 of 1981. The album is still a big hit with punk fans, as it routinely sells for over $50 on eBay. A limited (500 copies) vinyl reissue was pressed by Permanent Records in 2011.

Side One

Side Two

  • Effigies - Guns or Ballots
  • Subverts - State of the Union
  • Naked Raygun - Paranoia
  • Naked Raygun - Libido
  • Da - The Killer
  • Strike Under - Anarchy Song
  • Silver Abuse - Jigaboo Jump

Album Details

  • Album concept by - Dem Hopkins
  • Produced by: Timothy R. Powell, the bands and Autumn Records
  • Recording facilities by: Metro Mobile
  • Engineered by: Timothry R. Powell
  • Mobile Crew: John Groppi and George Kapoulas
  • Sound by: Jeff Pezzati
  • Album design by: Ann Brumbach
  • Back cover photo by: Larry L. Logman
  • All other photos by: Matt Prendergast for S.M.P. Studios
  • Special thanks to: Stacey Kmetyk, Gary Burrell, Bobby Vasquez and Bill Morby

Notes

  • According to this review of the shows in the Coolest Retard, the show schedule was:
  • Strike Under's set was plagued by sound problems and "fights among the band."
  • Da was not one of the regular "Oz" bands and their tracks were recorded at their only appearance at the club. According to Terry Nelson, Autumn Records would not release the record without Da's involvement (Nelson was a partner in Autumn and was Da's manager).

External Links