MDC - Multi-Death Corporations (Reissue)- 12-inch - Vinyl [NOV 8]

12'' EP - Black Vinyl (2024 Reissue).  

Punk pioneers Crass continue their vinyl reissue series, re-pressing their limited releases by adjacent artists through Crass Records, in association with One Little Independent. The series, including over twenty bands and solo artists recorded at
the legendary Southern Studios and produced by Penny Rimbaud, continues with two more historic pieces from the Crass Records catalogue; ‘Multi-Death Corporations’ by MDC and ‘Rub Me Out’ by The Cravats.

“[MDC are] one of the world’s leading political bands, in terms of both beliefs
and commitment” Maximum Rocknroll

1983's 'Multi-Death Corporations' broke new ground by addressing, in the lengthy
liner notes and artwork, the growth of corporations and the violent suppression of
left-wing politics in Central America. The Austin-based band released material
through ex-Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra, cited influences such as Black Flag
and D.O.A, as well as working with Crass Records.

Penny Rimbaud tells us; “MDC were one of the first American bands to follow the
political mantle set by Crass in the UK. Straight-edge purist to the last mouthful of
sprouted grass, MDC were equally fierce with their polemic and uncompromising
politics. Sharp as a blade, they cut through the crap. ‘They meant it, ma’am’, and
some.”

Penny finally notes that “Our (Crass’) interest was never in personalities, profits or
power, and neither did we have time for reformist liberals. Our position was
solidly revolutionary; we took no prisoners. Ours wasn’t a show, it was a battle,
not a living, but a lifestyle, a lifestyle with a difference – rather than looking only
to ourselves, we sought to share our gains. I feel that this willingness added
great strength to the form of anarchism that we practiced both on stage and out
on the street.”

In giving a platform to an impressive array of other bands, Crass Records
broadened the front of what popularly became known as anarcho-punk. Not, it
must be said, a moniker that Crass themselves much favoured. In this respect,
Crass’ classic line, “There is no authority but yourself”, makes its point. Crass
sought to empower others, and the output of Crass Records does much to
confirm this, while ‘2 By 2 And Back Again’ seems to nail it – “get out of your own
way, we’re all in this together”.

Tracklist: 

1. Multi-Death Corporations
2. Selfish Shit
3. Radioactive Chocolate
4. No Place To Piss