Sloppy Seconds The First Seven Inches 7" Punk 1987 KBD Queers NOFX Misfits MDC
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Description
ARTIST: Sloppy Seconds
TITLE: The First Seven Inches
LABEL: Alternative Testicles – ATLP-001
RECORD GRADING: NM
SLEEVE GRADING: NM
NOTES: Super rare. Includes insert + STICKER from the era!!! Original! Check my other listings for more 80s punk ____
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Released in 1987 on their own provocatively named Alternative Testicles label (a parody of Jello Biafra’s Alternative Tentacles), The First Seven Inches is the debut EP that introduced the world to the self-proclaimed "Kings of Junk Rock," Sloppy Seconds. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, the band—fronted by the sneering, charismatic B.A.—offered a crude, high-energy alternative to the overly serious political hardcore that dominated the mid-80s. While their peers were shouting about Reagan and nuclear war, Sloppy Seconds were singing about television reruns, cheap beer, and the frustrations of being "fat, drunk, and stupid."
The original 4-song EP is a masterclass in "snotty" punk, heavily influenced by the 1977 sound of the Ramones and The Dickies. The lead track, "So Fucked Up," became an immediate underground anthem, perfectly capturing the band’s mission statement: a mix of power-pop melodies and basement-level debauchery. Tracks like "Lynchtown U.S.A." and "Someone Else’s Pills" showcased the band’s ability to write genuinely catchy hooks that were often buried under a layer of distorted guitar and B.A.’s distinct, nasal vocal delivery. The record wasn't just punk; it was "junk rock"—a celebration of American low-culture.
The EP’s legacy was significantly expanded in 1992 when Taang! Records reissued it as The First Seven Inches... And Then Some! This compilation added ten bonus tracks, including their infamous cover of John Denver's "Leavin' on a Jet Plane" and the Go-Go's "Vacation." These covers highlighted the band’s pop sensibilities and their lack of "punk rock guilt" when it came to embracing mainstream melodies. This reissue became the entry point for most fans, bridging the gap between their debut and their 1989 classic full-length, Destroyed.
Lyrically, the record set the stage for the band’s career-long obsession with the "uncomfortable." They specialized in songs that were purposefully offensive or juvenile, yet performed with a level of musical competence that made them hard to dismiss. Beneath the surface-level toilet humor, there was a sharp, satirical edge that poked fun at both suburban normalcy and the rigid "rules" of the punk scene itself. By being the band that refused to grow up, they ironically became one of the most enduring and beloved acts of the Midwest underground.
As of 2026, Sloppy Seconds remains a cult phenomenon, with original pressings of the 1987 EP being highly coveted "holy grails" for vinyl collectors. The band’s annual "Sloppypalooza" festival in Indianapolis and their continued presence on the road have kept the "Junk Rock" flame alive for over four decades. The First Seven Inches remains the rawest distillation of their sound—a four-song middle finger to the establishment that proved you could be both a musical degenerate and a pop genius at the same time.
50 Similar Records (Junk Rock, Pop-Punk & Snotty Midwest Punk)
If you enjoy the beer-soaked melodies and snotty humor of Sloppy Seconds, these 50 records capture that same "low-culture" punk energy.
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