Ramones: "Too Tough To Die" Vinyl LP Promo (Sire 1-25187) 1984 Punk LP

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You are bidding on a Vinyl issue of The Ramones’ 1984 LP “Too Tough To Die” issued on Sire Records; (9-25187-1). This LP is a promo copy and appears to be an original 1984 issue.  The LP comes with an inner sleeve containing song lyrics and pictures.

The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United States during their time together, the band saw more success in England and Brazil, and are today seen as highly influential.

We purchased this item decades ago, played it (and enjoyed it!), and it has been sitting in our home (vertically) for the last few decades. 

The condition of this item is very close to perfect. The LP is in excellent condition. The LP cover is in near mint condition; the corners look mostly sharp, with some slight wear around some corners.  On the top center of the front cover is a “Promo” indication in gold letters.  (See Photos).The inner sleeve has some lyrics and photos of the band.

Please remember that this album was well taken care of, but it was played as part of our record collection decades ago. with only very minor wear

This item has been stored at room temperature, in a smoke free home.  Please see photos of actual item being sold. 

Ramones:  Too Tough To Die (1984): 

“With the Ramones' original drummer, Tommy Erdelyi, producing, the group returns to simple, scathing punk rock on Too Tough to Die. The group takes the big guitar riffs of Subterranean Jungle and makes them shorter and heavier. The Ramones' rhythms are back up to jackhammer speed and the songs are down to short, terse statements. The results read like a reaction to hardcore punk, but the Ramones are more melodic than any hardcore band, as well as smarter than most. Apart from the occasional foray into pop, such as the surprisingly effective Dave Stewart-produced "Howling at the Moon," the album is a sterling set of lethal punk, the best the Ramones had made since the end of the '70s. It was also the last great record they would ever make.”

“After the 2 previous albums, this really comes out swinging as not only being the biggest leap back into quality, but also being one of the best albums by The Ramones since "Road To Ruin" with a much needed return to Punk Rock form with it's excellent production, fun and badass melodies, memorable lyrics, and superb composition making this album an underrated masterpiece, and to come after a time where the band wasn't doing too well is all the more impressive and applaudable, making this too good to pass up”.