John EckmanMay 1, 2025

Fleshtones, Roman Gods, 1981 on IRS Records

Debut album from Queens New York’s own The Fleshtones (credited as just Fleshtones here). This included the song – “Shadow-line (to J. Conrad)” – that was included in Urgh, a Music War!. Artwork by Carl Grasso. Produced by Richard Mazda and recorded (mostly) in New York at Skyline Studios.

I.R.S. was one of my favorite labels in the 80s – lots of great stuff they put out, especially in the first half of the decade.

My copy, via Academy Records in NYC, is a 1981 pressing – and includes an offer to get an I.R.S. Records t-shirt for $7 plus $1.50 in shipping – wonder how long they honored that deal.

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Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M | Goatless

Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M Great collection from the turn into the 80s - mine's a 1987 or later reissue based on the barcode and labels. Live performances - there was a movie version too. The Police, Wall of Voodoo, OMD, Oingo Boingo, XTC, Go-Gos, Echo & the Bunnymen, Gang of

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John EckmanApr 16, 2025

Fleshtones, Up Front, 1980 on I.R.S. Records

First EP Fleshtones issued, before the release of Roman Gods. Fleshtones were Bill Milhizer, Jan Marek Pakulski, Keith Streng, and Peter Zaremba. Miles Copeland signed them to IRS Records, and got them on Urgh! A Music War.

Zaremba may be better known to some as the host of I.R.S. Records Presents the Cutting Edge on MTV from 1984-1987, before 120 Minutes.

My copy via Academy Records in NYC

#1980 #1980s #AcademyRecords #BillMilhizer #Fleshtones #IRSRecords #JanMarekPakulski #KeithStreng #MilesCopeland #NYC #PeterZaremba #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylfinds

Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M | Goatless

Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M Great collection from the turn into the 80s - mine's a 1987 or later reissue based on the barcode and labels. Live performances - there was a movie version too. The Police, Wall of Voodoo, OMD, Oingo Boingo, XTC, Go-Gos, Echo & the Bunnymen, Gang of

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