Forth of July, Galaxie 500

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$70.00
Artist - Galaxie 500
Format - 12' - Single
Genre - Alternative rock and Rock
Year - 1990
Country - UK
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Galaxie 500 – Fourth of July (1990)

Dive into the quintessential "slowcore" anthem with "Fourth of July," the lead single from Galaxie 500's third and final studio album, This Is Our Music. Produced by the legendary Kramer at Noise New York, this track perfectly captures the band's transition from lo-fi dream pop into a more stately, expansive sound, featuring Dean Wareham’s signature deadpan delivery and a bittersweet, soaring melody.

The 12" single is particularly prized by collectors for its B-side: a definitive, hypnotic cover of The Velvet Underground's "Here She Comes Now." With Naomi Yang’s melodic basslines and Damon Krukowski’s steady, rolling percussion, this record is a high-fidelity testament to the band’s peak creative chemistry just before their 1991 breakup.

Key Features:

  • The Sound: Dreamy, atmospheric Indie Rock characterized by shimmering guitars, minimalist rhythms, and "Dylan-esque" lyrical wordplay.

  • Essential Tracks: Features the iconic title track "Fourth of July" and their revered cover of "Here She Comes Now."

  • The Legacy: Often cited as the band's most popular single, it remains a cornerstone of the 90s American underground scene.

  • Format: 12" Black Vinyl Single (45 RPM).
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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