The Explosion – Black Tape (CD, Album, 2004, Cinram Richmond Pressing, Virgin 7243 5 81723 2 4)

Why This CD Matters
Black Tape is The Explosion’s second full-length album and the Boston punk band’s major-label debut. The album features “Here I Am” and “No Revolution,” with songs from the record appearing in Burnout 3: Takedown, Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, NFL Street 2, and Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition.

Collector Note
This 2004 US edition was released by Virgin under catalog number 7243 5 81723 2 4 and was pressed by Cinram in Richmond, Indiana. The release was originally issued with a custom outer wrapper and was mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Virgin – 7243 5 81723 2 4
Country: US
Released: October 5, 2004
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk

Tracklist
Deliver Us 1:43
Filthy Insane 3:08
Here I Am 2:47
I Know 3:34
We All Fall Down 2:58
Mothers Cry 3:14
Atrocity 3:20
Go Blank 3:21
No Revolution 2:46
Heavyweight 3:24
Grace 3:41
Hollywood Sign 3:06

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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