Description

King Kurt 7″ single “Zulu Beat” (backed with “Rockin Kurt”) released on Thin Sliced Records (catalogue number TSR2) in 1982. This is a famous and highly collectible psychobilly release.

Key Details of the Orange Vinyl First Edition

• Format: 7″ vinyl single (45 RPM)
• Label: Thin Sliced Records (TSR2)
• Release Year: 1982
• First Edition / Orange Vinyl: The very first pressing was issued on orange vinyl.
• Customized / Hand-Painted Sleeves: The sleeves for this initial orange vinyl pressing were individually hand-drawn or hand-painted/customized by the band members, and each copy was hand-numbered.

The number of this is 345 and the personal inscription and drawing by Glenn “The Smutty” Poulton
• Track Listing:
• A-side: “Zulu Beat”
• B-side: “Rockin Kurt”

Context

King Kurt famously released “Zulu Beat” across numerous limited and unique coloured-vinyl variants (including green marble, brown, yellow, and red), making the hand-drawn, numbered orange first edition a sought-after piece for collectors.

Condition. Vinyl is Mint. Never played.

Sleeve has some very small wear but still very good condition. The sleeve also has an extra piece drawn and stuck on by Glenn. There are 2 stains but they are deliberate.