Flipper – Album Generic Flipper 1982 First Press Subterranean Records – SUB 25

Flipper – Album Generic Flipper 1982 Subterranean Records – SUB 25
US Original Pressing OG.

No Subterranean label logo on the back cover.
Subterranean Records – SUB 25

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG+
Inner Sleeve: Generic
Record: VG+
Subterranean Records – SUB 25

Flipper – Album: Generic Flipper (1982) – Subterranean Records SUB 25 – US Original Pressing (No Back-Cover Logo)

This is the 1982 U.S. original pressing of Album: Generic Flipper on Subterranean Records (SUB 25) — one of the most influential noise-punk albums of the early American underground. Known for its slow, sludgy, chaotic sound and anti–punk ethos, this record helped shape later scenes from grunge to sludge metal, inspiring bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and the Melvins.

This copy is the true OG pressing distinguished by the absence of the Subterranean Records logo on the back cover, a key detail collectors look for when verifying first-issue authenticity. With iconic tracks such as “Sex Bomb,” “Way of the World,” and “Life,” this pressing captures Flipper’s raw, confrontational energy exactly as it was released in 1982.

For collectors:

• 1982 Subterranean Records original U.S. pressing (SUB 25)

• OG variant without the Subterranean logo on back cover

• Key release in early American punk/noise history

• Highly influential album with lasting cult status

• Essential for collectors of early 80s punk, noise rock, and grunge roots

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If you’re building a serious punk, noise rock, or pre-grunge collection, this true OG 1982 SUB 25 pressing is one of the most important and collectible Flipper releases you can own.

We conservatively grade our records.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.