Misfits Collection 1 LP Plan 9 Caroline Phil Austin Trutone Cut GZ Pressing NM/NM

HORROR PUNK HOLY GRAIL: Misfits – Misfits (Official "Collection 1" Vinyl LP — Phil Austin Trutone Cut / GZ Media Pressing)

Add the definitive cornerstone of horror punk to your collection with this pristine, collector-grade vinyl reissue of the self-titled classic, Misfits (famously known among fans and collectors as Collection 1, Plan 9 / Caroline Records – PL9-09).

Fronted by Glenn Danzig, this essential 20-track collection delivers the raw, unmatched foundation of American hardcore and horror punk. The release is packed with foundational anthems including "She," "Hollywood Babylon," "Bullet," "Night of the Living Dead," and "Where Eagles Dare".

Pressed via Plan 9 and Caroline Records, this edition features analog master lacquers cut at Trutone Mastering by engineer Phil Austin (TRTONE-P.A.) and manufactured through GZ Media. Delivering aggressive dynamic punch, gritty guitar crunch, and iconic vocal clarity, this Near Mint pressing is an essential staple for any serious punk vinyl library.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Misfits

• Title: Misfits (Collection 1)

• Label & Catalog Number: Plan 9 / Caroline Records – PL9-09

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: October 20, 2020

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Hardcore, Punk, Horror Punk

• Mastering Studio & Engineer: Trutone Mastering; Master lacquers cut by Phil Austin (Hand-etched TRTONE-P.A.)

• Pressing Plant: GZ Media (Identified by 203944E laser-matrix scheme)

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): TRTONE-P.A. ∀11 203944E1/A PL9-9 A S-25478-RE-1

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): TRTONE-P.A. B10 203944E2/AA PL9-9 B S-25479-RE-1

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl retains brilliant factory gloss and plays with clean, quiet backgrounds. Phil Austin's Trutone lathe cut lets Glenn Danzig’s distinctive vocal delivery, Jerry Only’s driving basslines, and explosive power chords hit with massive dynamic punch and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The outer jacket featuring the iconic crimson Fiend Skull artwork is crisp, rigid, and immaculate. Displays razor-sharp corners, vibrant ink saturation, strong edges, and fully intact seams with no splits or shelf wear.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Collection 1 compiles the defining tracks that established the Misfits as underground punk legends. Mastered by Phil Austin at Trutone, this pressing avoids digital compression to capture the raw, unpolished energy of the original Plan 9 analog recordings with maximum high-frequency bite and low-end drive. Preserved in pristine Near Mint condition throughout, this is a centerpiece addition for hardcore collectors, horror punk purists, and Danzig completists.

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Add this essential Trutone-cut pressing of Misfits Collection 1 to your turntable rotation today!