THE EXPLOITED –LET'S START A WAR... SAID MAGGIE ONE DAY 1987 U.S. COMBAT TRUTONE
  $   55

 


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Sep 4, 2026 Sold Date
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Offered for sale is an authentic original 1987 U.S. Combat Records pressing of one of The Exploited's most influential albums:


THE EXPLOITED – LET'S START A WAR... SAID MAGGIE ONE DAY


Originally released in the UK in 1983, this official 1987 Combat Records edition brought one of the defining UK82 punk albums to North American audiences. Featuring aggressive songwriting, politically charged lyrics, and the unmistakable vocals of Wattie Buchan, Let's Start a War... Said Maggie One Day remains an essential record in the evolution of British hardcore punk.


This complete copy includes the original double-sided lyric/photo inner sleeve and was professionally MASTERED BY TRUTONE, making it a highly desirable vintage U.S. pressing.

 

Original Pressing Information

  • Artist: The Exploited

  • Title: Let's Start a War... Said Maggie One Day

  • Label: Combat Records

  • Catalog Number: 88561-8207-1

  • Country: United States

  • Released: 1987

  • Format: 12" Vinyl LP

  • Genre: UK82 • Hardcore Punk • Street Punk

 

Matrix / Runout

Side A

88561-8207-A Emw MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa • 8-87

Side B

88561-8207-B Emw MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa • 8-87


Why Collectors Want This Record

Let's Start a War... Said Maggie One Day is widely regarded as one of The Exploited's strongest and most politically outspoken albums. This official Combat Records edition is sought after by collectors because it preserves the classic artwork while featuring high-quality U.S. mastering.


Collectors appreciate this edition for:

  • Original 1987 Combat Records pressing

  • Complete with the original lyric/photo inner sleeve

  • MASTERED BY TRUTONE stamp

  • Original 1987 matrix inscriptions

  • Classic UK82-era material

  • Essential album in The Exploited discography


Complete copies with the original inner sleeve are becoming increasingly difficult to find.


Shipping


Record will be professionally packed in a proper LP mailer with protective padding to ensure safe arrival.


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The Exploited, Let's Start a War, Said Maggie One Day, Combat Records, 88561-8207-1, original 1987 pressing, Mastered by Trutone, lyric inner sleeve, UK82, hardcore punk, street punk, Wattie Buchan, vintage punk vinyl, collector LP



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