{"product_id":"howler-america-give-up-2012-uk-1st-press-vg-vg","title":"Howler - America Give Up 2012 UK 1st Press VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOWLER - AMERICA GIVE UP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlast back to the peak of the early-2010s garage rock revival with the original 2012 vinyl release of Howler’s debut studio album, \u003ci\u003eAmerica Give Up\u003c\/i\u003e. Issued by the legendary independent imprint Rough Trade Records, this pressing captures the meteoric rise of the Minneapolis quintet, spearheaded by teenage frontman and principal songwriter Jordan Gatesmith. After generating massive \"next-big-thing\" hype in the British music press, the band delivered an exhilarating 11-track statement that channels the fuzzy, structural framework of The Strokes alongside the spiky, high-energy hooks of surf-punk icons like The Trashmen and The Jesus \u0026amp; Mary Chain. Packed with hook-laden anthems like \u003ci\u003e\"Told You Once\"\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\"Back of Your Neck\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\"This One's Different\"\u003c\/i\u003e, the record masterfully balances raw garage grit with brilliant pop sensibilities. Housed in a stark, black-and-white picture jacket featuring a full-size fold-out lyric poster insert, this initial British and European manufacturing run captures a specific, high-velocity moment in modern indie history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2012 UK\/European import\/release by Rough Trade, catalog # RTRADLP640, barcode #883870064019.  First pressing on black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn almost \"like new\" condition with shrink still over cover.  Custom inner sleeve included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlays through crisp and clear with no issues.  Surface shows a handful of light marks\/hairlines under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47325725819011,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260621_16_55_47_Pro.jpg?v=1782081289","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/howler-america-give-up-2012-uk-1st-press-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}