Guns N' Roses ‎– Live ?!★@ Like A Suicide 1986 Uzi Suicide Records ‎– USR-001 Red

Guns N' Roses ‎– Live ?!★@ Like A Suicide 1986  Uzi Suicide Records ‎– USR-001
US OG 1986 EP Red color overall on the rear cover

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG+
Inner Sleeve: VG+
Record: VG+
Uzi Suicide Records ‎– USR-001 Red EP
USR-001-A/B-SH2 B-26234-SH2 1-1 ∆15128

Guns N' Roses – Live ?!★@ Like A Suicide (1986) | OG US First Press | Uzi Suicide – USR-001 | RARE EP | Red-Tone Rear Cover

Collector Summary

True 1986 OG US pressing of Live ?!★@ Like A Suicide, released on Uzi Suicide Records – USR-001. This infamous pre-Appetite for Destruction EP is one of the most sought-after Guns N’ Roses collectibles, originally issued in extremely limited quantities. This edition features the red-toned rear cover, a key identifier of genuine original copies. A major grail for GNR collectors and 80s hard-rock archivists.

Key Features

• 1986 Original US First Press EP

• Uzi Suicide Records – USR-001

• Scarce pre-Appetite release

• Red overall rear cover (authentic OG trait)

• Real originals are rare

• Early Slash/Axl era collectible

• High-demand EP with increasing value

Description

Released in 1986, Live ?!★@ Like A Suicide was Guns N’ Roses’ first official release, predating their debut album and showcasing the raw, explosive energy that defined their early sound. Issued on the band’s own Uzi Suicide Records, this OG pressing was distributed in extremely limited numbers, making it one of the most desirable early GNR vinyl releases.

The red-colored rear cover is a key indicator of authenticity — many later counterfeits lack the correct tone, printing depth, or Uzi Suicide layout. Original copies also feature distinct 1986 jacket stock and label typography consistent with Uzi Suicide’s small-run production.

For collectors, this EP is a cornerstone piece representing the band’s underground beginnings, long before their global domination.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1986 OG US Press – USR-001)

• Catalog #: USR-001 on labels and spine

• Uzi Suicide Records branding with era-correct fonts

• No barcodes or modern reissue marks

• 1986 copyright text

• US-pressed jacket stock & print color saturation consistent with originals

• Labels have correct 1986 Uzi Suicide layout, not the misaligned counterfeits

These details confirm a OG pressing, not a reproduction or later bootleg.

Great For

• Guns N’ Roses collectors

• 80s rock & metal archivists

• Early-Sunset-Strip memorabilia collectors

• Fans who want the band’s first-ever vinyl release

• Anyone building a premium GNR or hard-rock vinyl collection

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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.