Sonic Youth Sister US Original Pressing OG

Sonic Youth Sister US Original Pressing OG
Original Insert.
*Richard Avedon photograph and Disney image on cover.

US OG Pressing

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG++
Inner Sleeve: VG++
Record: VG++
SST Records – SST 134

Sonic Youth – Sister (1987) – US Original Pressing (OG) – With Original Insert – Avedon Photo & Disney Cover Art

This is the 1987 US Original Pressing (OG) of Sister, one of Sonic Youth’s most important and influential albums. This copy includes the original insert and features the controversial Richard Avedon photograph and Disney image on the front cover — artwork that was later removed or altered on many reissues due to copyright concerns. Because of this, true OG copies with the original artwork are highly collectible.

Musically, Sister blends noise rock, experimental guitar tunings, post-punk edge, and Sonic Youth’s signature avant-garde sound, featuring standout tracks like “Schizophrenia,” “Catholic Block,” “Stereo Sanctity,” and “Pipeline/Kill Time.” This is a cornerstone album from the golden era of the band’s SST years.

For collectors want this p:

• 1987 US Original Pressing (OG) on SST Records

• Includes the original insert

• Features both Richard Avedon photo and Disney image on the cover (later censored)

• Represents Sonic Youth’s breakthrough into broader indie/alternative recognition

• Essential LP for noise rock, indie rock, and 80s underground collectors

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If you’re building a serious indie or alternative rock collection, a true OG U.S. pressing of Sister with the original uncensored cover and insert is one of the most important and collectible Sonic Youth records 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.