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Devo
New Traditionalists
Devo - New Traditionalists - 1981 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
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Devo
Devo is a new-wave band that gained popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, originally formed by a collective of art students from Kent State University, notably Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. The band's name reflects their central concept of "de-evolution," which posits that humanity is regressing rather than progressing.
The group was established in 1973 under the name 'Sextet Devo,' as part of the arts collective Art Devo. The initial lineup included Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Casale, Bob Lewis, and two other members. By 1974, the group rebranded as 'DEVO' (stylized in all capital letters) and began composing material for their debut album. During this time, Bob Lewis and Robert Casale departed, and Bob Mothersbaugh and Jim Mothersbaugh joined the band. This lineup is prominently featured in the Hardcore Devo collections. Following the completion of their short film, *The Truth About De-Evolution*, Robert Casale rejoined the group along with new drummer Alan Myers, who took over for Jim. With this configuration, Devo began releasing music through Booji Boy Records, garnering mainstream attention through live performances and singles.
In February 1978, the band recorded their first album, produced by Brian Eno, and subsequently signed a multi-album contract with Warner Bros. Records and Virgin. During the production of their second album, *Duty Now for the Future*, Devo transitioned from their earlier guitar-centric sound to a more keyboard-driven style. This shift involved rhythm guitarist Robert Casale moving to keyboards and bassist Gerald Casale adopting synth-bass, a defining change that led to some of the group's biggest hits.
However, after the lackluster commercial performance of their sixth studio album, *Shout*, Devo was dropped by Warner and Virgin, which resulted in a four-year hiatus. The band returned in 1988 with David Kendrick replacing Alan Myers on drums. The Kendrick lineup lasted officially for three years before another hiatus began in 1991. Throughout the 1990s, Devo occasionally reunited for one-off singles for film soundtracks, ultimately reuniting fully in 1996 with Josh Freese on drums. Following this, Devo consistently toured with a greatest hits show and released their ninth studio album, *Something for Everybody*, in 2010.
On February 17, 2014, Robert Casale passed away from heart failure. The band briefly continued to perform without him during the Hardcore Devo tour, showcasing material written between 1974 and 1977. Devo continues to perform live, featuring Josh Hager on rhythm guitar and keyboards.
**Line-up:** - Mark Mothersbaugh: vocals, keyboards, guitar, songwriter - Gerald V. Casale: vocals, bass, keyboards, songwriter - Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob I): lead guitar, vocals, songwriter - Bob Casale (Bob II): rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriter - Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1976): drums - Alan Myers (1976-1984): drums - David Kendrick (1986-1990): drums - Josh Freese (1996-current): drums - Josh Hager (2014-current): rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
Description
Devo - New Traditionalists - 1981 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
- Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
- Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
- We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED/Mint:
Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.
Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.
NM (Near Mint):
Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.
EX (Excellent):
Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.
Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.
G+ (Good Plus):
Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.
Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.
G (Good):
Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.
F (Fair):
Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip
Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album
International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.
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