Vorkriegsjugend
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Vorkriegsjugend (ˈfoːɐ̯kʁiːksjuːɡənt) were a very influential cult hardcore punk
band from Germany
. The band only existed for 4 years (1982–85). However, they are considered to be one of the most notable and influential German bands of the period.
While active they released a double 7" and an LP. Their discography is currently available on CD from Weird System Records.
The band, with only the drummer as a band member of the original line-up, reformed in 1998 and released an EP called 'Widerstand dem Teutonenland'. They split up for good in 1999.
The LP is nowadays a rarity and can be sold for more than 50 dollars.
The 7" is even more rare. There was an official re-release as 12 inch by New Face Records from Brasil in 1988.The original 7 Inch has no second pressing and can be sold for more than 150 dollars which makes it one of the most expensive German punk records in history.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The band only existed for 4 years (1982–85). However, they are considered to be one of the most notable and influential German bands of the period.
While active they released a double 7" and an LP. Their discography is currently available on CD from Weird System Records.
The band, with only the drummer as a band member of the original line-up, reformed in 1998 and released an EP called 'Widerstand dem Teutonenland'. They split up for good in 1999.
The LP is nowadays a rarity and can be sold for more than 50 dollars.
The 7" is even more rare. There was an official re-release as 12 inch by New Face Records from Brasil in 1988.The original 7 Inch has no second pressing and can be sold for more than 150 dollars which makes it one of the most expensive German punk records in history.