NUCLEAR ASSAULT Survive (LP, 1988, IRS Combat) ORIGINAL Press Thrash Metal VG+

$

79

NEWSAGENT'S DESCRIPTION

This listing is for the original 1988 U.S. pressing of Survive, the third studio album by New York thrash metal band Nuclear Assault, released through I.R.S. Records / I.R.S. Metal / Combat (IRS-42195). Formed by former Anthrax bassist Dan Lilker with vocalist/guitarist John Connelly, Nuclear Assault became an important part of the late-1980s East Coast thrash scene. Survive is one of the band's defining releases, featuring the classic lineup of Connelly, Lilker, Anthony Bramante, and Glenn Evans.

The album delivers the band's politically and socially charged approach on tracks including "Rise from the Ashes," "Brainwashed," "F#" and the title track "Survive." It also contains Nuclear Assault's thrash-metal interpretation of Led Zeppelin's "Good Times Bad Times," giving the record an unusual connection to classic hard rock.

This original 1988 U.S. vinyl edition was pressed at the MCA Pressing Plant in Gloversville, New York, an original-period pressing from the band's classic era. This record is housed in its original cardboard jacket, includes its original plastic inner sleeve and an informational paper insert. It has been play tested and ultrasonically cleaned.

• Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): IRS-7850 CR-2 ⧈-G-⧈ MASTERED BY CAPITOL
• Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): IRS-7851 CR-2 ⧈-G-⧈ MASTERED BY CAPITOL

Vinyl Grading: VG+
Sleeve Grading: VG
(See Grading Guide below)

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Grading Guide

NEAR MINT (NM or M-)

Vinyl looks freshly opened with full gloss and no visible marks, spindle wear, or surface noise. Sleeve is crisp and clean with no creases, seam splits, or ring wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl shows light signs of use, possibly a few minor scuffs or hairlines that do not affect play. Sleeve may show slight wear, including light edge wear, a small crease, or minimal ring wear.

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl has visible surface wear and light scratches, with occasional surface noise but no skips. Sleeve shows moderate wear such as ring wear, seam splits, writing, or creasing.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+), or Very Good Minus (VG-)

Vinyl plays through without skipping but has varying degrees of heavy wear, significant surface noise, and visible damage or label defects. Sleeve is heavily worn, with large seam splits, major ring wear, heavy writing, and/or tape/sticker damage.

Poor (P) or Fair (F)

Vinyl is cracked, warped, or skips during playback and is typically unplayable. Sleeve is extremely damaged or destroyed, with severe tears, water damage, or missing elements.