Name: Violent Femmes
Brand: Violent Femmes

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 20551 V

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-06-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072055131

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1000140224

&nbsp;40th anniversary Deluxe Edition 3 LP with bonus 7" single of "Ugly" b/w "Gimme The Car".&nbsp;features a trove of previously unreleased demos, live tracks and more. 180 Gram

2024-03-01

Unive­rsal

888072561052

LPx4

1000140223

40th anniversary edition features a trove of previously unreleased demos, live tracks and more

2023-12-01

888072561021

CDx2

CD 205512

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888072055124

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Artist

Violent Femmes

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Concord Records

Violent Femmes were founded in 1980 by bassist/multi-instrumentalist Brian Ritchie and drummer Victor De Lorenzo. The name is a contradiction in terms, with "Violent" being self-explanatory and "Femmes" being Milwaukee slang for wimp.

The rhythm section added high school singer/songwriter Gordon Gano in 1981. Gano and Ritchie had previously performed together at Gano’s National Honor Society induction ceremony, where they caused a near riot. Gano was expelled from the Society and suspended from high school for this outrage.

One of the only stable aspects of the band is their aversion to rehearsal. Due to this, they would take the music to the streets in an attempt to hone it and earn some spare change. It was on one of these occasions that they were spotted by the Pretenders. Chrissie Hynde and the gang were so amused by Violent Femmes' antics that they invited them to open their show. The hometown Milwaukee audience initially booed them but ended up converting approximately 50% of the audience during their set.

The Femmes borrowed $10,000 from Victor De Lorenzo's dad to record their legendary first album in 1982. Slash Records in Los Angeles was the only label to offer them a deal with no advance payment. Despite facing numerous challenges such as world tours, nervous breakdowns, band members quitting, solo albums,

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Newest Listed Items

Expanded 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition of Violent Femmes' self-titled debut featuring the remastered album, plus B-sides, live sessions, and rare demos. Housed in a lift-top box with die-cut darkened window detail revealing the box contents, the set includes three 180-gram LPs plus a replica 7" single, along with a book featuring new liner notes by journalist David Fricke and interviews with the band. Includes the classic anthems “Blister in the Sun,” “Please Do Not Go,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” and “Add It Up.”

 2-CD set includes the remastered album, plus B-sides, live sessions, and rare demos. The package also includes liner notes by journalist David Fricke, featuring interviews with the band.

Music US

Discover Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes. The groundbreaking, influential self-titled debut album on Concord Records. Available in CD and LP formats.