"OLD NEWS"

All of these people are still supercool for helping out in a big way, five years ago...A BIG SERIOUS THANKS TO Y'ALL!

UPDATED: 03/07/03

Added "Later...LOUDER" to forthcoming releases. Also, a DVD of the "Silver Rockets & Kool Things" documentary is supposedly available from Japan.

As for the "Dirty" reissue, it's been pushed back a month to April 8th, but there's a new page full of info on it @ sonicyouth.com's main page...scope it out!

The split 7" w/ Erase Errata has also been pushed back to April 8th. Supposedly a ltd. edition of 1500! SY performed their track nightly in Japan on their February tour.

PREVIOUS UPDATE: 02/07/03

Added "You Can Never Go Fast Enough" to forthcoming releases.

PREVIOUS UPDATE: 01/22/03

Collector extraordinaire Hiland Hall has contributed new scans to the following items: Goo, Kool Thing, In The Fishtank, Anthology of Noise & Electronic Music, Every Band Has a Shonen Knife Who Loves Them, Freedom of Choice, Step-Step-Steppin' on Satan's Foot, Volume 9, Just Say Noel, Go Simpsonic With The Simpsons, At Home With The Groovebox, Judgment Night, Pola X, Dead City Radio, The Hardcore Collection, Blastic Scene, Energy, Junkie's Promise, Let It Run, The Mira Tapes, Sonic Starpower, Sugar Baby, Take Out The Trash, Anarchy at St. Mary's Place, and Be My Sister in Death. More on the way! THANKS HILAND!

PREVIOUS UPDATE: 01/20/03

ALBUMS

  • Sonic Youth -- added scans of a German test pressing (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • EVOL -- added European CD catalog # (thanks to Russell McKenzie).
  • Daydream Nation -- added scans of the box set cover/t-shirt (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Dirty -- added scan of the cassette (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of an alternate European CD version (thanks to Russell McKenzie).
  • Experimental Jet Set, Trash & No Star -- added scans of french CD (thanks to Russell McKenzie) and release info (re: blue vinyl) (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Washing Machine -- added scans of European CD (thanks to Russell McKenzie).
  • A Thousand Leaves -- added scans of European CD (thanks to Russell McKenzie).
  • NYC Ghosts & Flowers -- added scans of vinyl version (thanks to Adam) and of European CD (thanks to Russell McKenzie).
  • Murray Street -- added info & scan of European disc (thanks to Russell McKenzie & Manfo).

    SINGLES/EPs

  • Kill Yr Idols -- added scans of vinyl label (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Flower -- added better scan of cover (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Halloween II -- added scans of etching and labels (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Silver Rocket -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Kool Thing -- added scans of promo CD and 7" labels (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Disappearer -- added scans of promo covers (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Master=Dik -- added release info (thanks to Shawn Flynn).
  • Personality Crisis -- added scan of Sassy mag cover (thanks to Jason Koffman) & notes (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Is It My Body -- added scan of vinyl label (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Su Nioj -- added scans & info (thanks to Stefan Eling & Jason Koffman).
  • Sugar Kane -- added scans of French promo CD (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Whores Moaning -- added scan of vinyl label (thanks to Stefan Sonic).
  • Burning Spear -- added greatly improved scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Drunken Butterfly -- added scans of liner/disc (thanks to Stefans Eling & Sonic).
  • No II 7" -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Superstar -- added scans of some promos (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Turn It Up! Turn It Up! -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Sunday -- added scan of UK CD liner (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • Terrastock 5 7" -- added notes (thanks to Jason Koffman).

    COMPILATIONS

  • Speed Trials -- added improved + new scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • You Bet We've Got Something Against You -- added scans of sleeve/label (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • A Diamond Hidden in the Mouth of a Corpse -- added improved & new scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Plow -- added scans of back cover/sleeve/label (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Impact (auto-edit) -- added improved & new scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Communicate -- added track list & scans of back + disc (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Good Feeling -- added scans of back/sleeve/labels (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Fast N Bulbous -- added info & scans (thanks to beefheart.com).
  • Vera Groningen -- added scans of back/disc/booklet (thanks to Hiland Hall).
  • Freedom of Choice -- added scans of disc (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Westwood Radio In Concert -- added scans of cover, disc, and info sheets (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Geffen Rarities -- added release info (thanks to James Dempster).
  • Swag -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Rah Rah Sis Boom Swag -- added notes re: "Swag" confusion (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Going Underground -- added notes & release info (thanks to James Dempster).
  • All Tomorrow's Parties 1.1 -- added Euro vinyl/CD release info (thanks to Florent Devaux).
  • Rock The Vote -- added notes (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Certain Damage -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Generation X 90's -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Blast #3 -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Universal Vorverkauf -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA August 92 -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Sept/Oct 95 -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Sonderausgabe Zur Vertriebstagung -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Mar/Apr 96 -- added scans & track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Music View #41 -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).

    SOUNDTRACKS

  • DEMONLOVER -- added release to site.
  • MADE IN USA -- added track list (thanks to Hiland Hall) & scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LOVEDOLLS SUPERSTAR -- added scans of inserts & labels (thanks to Stefan Eling).

    VIDEOS

  • TIMEBOMB -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).

    BOOTLEGS

  • 4 TUNNA BRIX -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • BLASTIC SCENE -- added notes (thanks to Tiago Matos).
  • HOLD THAT TIGER -- added scans of vinyl label (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • WALLS HAVE EARS -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • BOOM BOOM BABY -- added notes (thanks to Julien Rimbaud).
  • DEATH TO OUR FRIENDS -- added source for VPRO tracks (thanks to Martin van Rappard).
  • DIRTY LIVE -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • EASTER -- added scans (thanks to Roland Blattner).
  • LEE HARVEY OSWALD LOVES US -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LIVE IN BREMEN -- added scans of cassette version (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LIVE IN GERMANY -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD -- added scan of vinyl label (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LIVE IN VIENNA -- added scans of "live in heaven" variation (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • MOO -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • SONIC SOUND EXPERIENCE -- added track list & scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • SONIC STARPOWER -- added notes (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • STICK ME DONNA MAJICK MOMMA -- added scans (thanks to Hiland Hall).
  • TIBETAN POWER -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • ALL ABOUT VIBES -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • KILLER KILLS ALL -- added scan of thurston's poem (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • 100% SONIC YOUTH -- added scans (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • ECOUTE CA COCO -- added release to site (thanks to Roland Blattner).

    OTHER

  • MIRROR/DASH -- added scans of insert & vinyl (thanks to Stefan Eling).

    PREVIOUS UPDATE: 10/30/02

    Hi everybody... yes, 5 months after launching the site, I'm finally updating. I appreciate all of the information everybody's been sending in and I encourage everyone to help if they can. I'll try to update a little more frequently in the future...

    ALBUMS

  • Sonic Youth -- added Neutral etchings (thanks to Sherman Loper) and notes on a German test pressing (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Confusion Is Sex -- added Neutral etchings (thanks to Sherman Loper) and notes on an alternate version (thanks to Dan Sandqvist).
  • Daydream Nation -- added more information on Russian 12" (thanks to Viatcheslav Jefimov), further details on the box set (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of the Blast First CD (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • The Whitey Album -- added notes on Torso CD (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of the Blast First version (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Goo -- added MFSL LP catalog # (thanks to Stefan Eling), corrections to Mexican titles (thanks to Luis Puente), and scans of 2 weird pirate cassette versions (thanks to Melysa Valentine & Sagan).
  • Dirty -- added scans of Polish cassette (thanks to Sagan) and scans of the UK CD version (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Experimental Jet Set, Trash & No Star -- added scans of Polish cassette (thanks to Sagan).
  • Screaming Fields of Sonic Love -- added track list and notes for a third version (thanks to Matt Field & Stefan Eling).
  • Made In USA -- added scans of Polish cassette (thanks to Sagan).
  • Washing Machine -- added vinyl separation (thanks to Kyle Stickler).
  • A Thousand Leaves -- added scans of Polish cassette (thanks to Sagan).
  • NYC Ghosts & Flowers -- added scans of Polish cassette (thanks to Sagan).
  • Murray Street -- added information for North American release, and scans of 3-track sampler (thanks to Kris Mugridge).

    SINGLES/EPs

  • Death Valley '69 EP -- added notes and scans of insert (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Starpower -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of 7" (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Into the Groovey -- added info on CD version (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Teenage Riot -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of Catalogue flexi 7" etching (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Touch Me I'm Sick -- added scans of UK 12" (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Kool Thing -- added scans of 7" (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Master=Dik -- added scans of insert/sleeve (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • 100% -- added promo CD info (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans of 7" + UK CD inside (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • Youth Against Fascism -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Sugar Kane -- added scans of UK CD (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • Whores Moaning -- added info on alternate vinyl colour (thanks to Rob Heron).
  • No II 7" -- added notes (thanks to Lee R.).
  • Bull in the Heather -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Self-Obsessed & Sexxee -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Superstar -- added information on promo 12" (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • The Diamond Sea -- added notes on promo versions (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Little Trouble Girl -- added notes & scan of UK CD (thanks to Kris Mugridge) and scans of OZ CD (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • Sunday -- added notes on 7" version (thanks to David).
  • Kali Yug Express -- added release to site.
  • In The Fishtank -- added release to site.
  • Terrastock 5 7" -- added release to site.

    COMPILATIONS

  • Speed Trials -- added cassette info (thanks to Brendan Murray & Sherman Loper).
  • Plow -- added track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Impact (auto-edit) -- added information on video (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Emma -- added track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Hits $ Corruption -- added track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Sounds Blasts 2 -- added notes & scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Good Feeling -- added track list (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • The Bridge -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Every Band Has a Shonen Knife Who Loves Them -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Devil's Jukebox -- added info re: UK/US box differences (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • DK Pulser -- added information on 3" Danceteria version (thanks to Thomas Scott) and scans of 3" CD (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Submerge Yourself in Sound -- added notes on Catholic Block source (thanks to Thomas Scott).
  • Step-Step-Steppin' on Satan's Foot -- added track list (thanks to Pyry Keskinen) and scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • If I Were A Carpenter -- added release info and scans of promo (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Volume 9 -- added vinyl info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Rah Rah Sis Boom Swag -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Buy Product 2 -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • At Home With The Groovebox -- added release info (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • All Tomorrow's Parties 1.1 -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • Rock The Vote -- added information (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Swag American Style -- added notes on incorrect track list (thanks to Hajo).
  • Jane Magazine comp. -- added track list (thanks to Ben Etkin).
  • Certain Damage -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Generation X 90's -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Search & Disobey -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Blast #3 -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Universal Vorverkauf -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • RCD Classic Rock Collection -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA August 92 -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Sept/Oct 95 -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Sonderausgabe Zur Vertriebstagung -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Play MCA Mar/Apr 96 -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Music View #41 -- added release to site (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • Anthology of Noise & Electronic Music -- added release to site.

    SOUNDTRACKS

  • MADE IN USA -- added notes on SY's contributions + release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • JUDGMENT NIGHT -- added "Street Legal Version" info/scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).

    VIDEOS

  • DRUNKEN BUTTERFLY -- added information on the video's history (thanks to Ben Etkin).
  • STREETS ON FIRE -- added notes on SY's contributions (thanks to Justin Wood).

    BOOTLEGS

  • BLASTIC SCENE -- added notes (thanks to Miguel Marques).
  • COTTON CROWN 7" -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • GOO DEMOS -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).
  • LIVE IN VENLO -- added scan of alternate CD art (thanks to Lucio).
  • BOOM BOOM BABY -- added track list and scans (thanks to Miles).
  • BULL IN THE HEATHER -- added track list (thanks to Andrew Peter Hegle).
  • CENTRAL PARK -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • DEATH TO OUR FRIENDS -- added scans (thanks to Figaro).
  • EUROPE 92 -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • HOW CAN YOU WANT ME? -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling) and scans (thanks to Johan Nordwall).
  • INHUMAN LIVE 9/14/90 -- added information on history (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • INTELLECTUAL DRAMA -- added track list & scans (thanks to Miles).
  • KILLER KILLS ALL -- added notes (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • KOOLER THING -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LEE HARVEY OSWALD LOVES US -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LISTEN! -- added scans (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • LIVE IN BREMEN -- added info on cassette version (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • TEXAS 1986 -- changed the name (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • MONSTER OUTLINE -- added release info (thanks to Federico Serra).
  • PERSONALITY CRISIS -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • PREHISTORIC HITS -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • SONIC SOUND EXPERIENCE -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • SONIC STARPOWER -- added scans (thanks to Raul Masterdik).
  • WARPOWER -- added scans (thanks to Daniel Wellens).
  • HALLUCINOGENIC PRESERVE -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • ANARCHY AT ST. MARY'S PLACE -- added scans (thanks to Hiland Hall).
  • SOCIAL POWER PERFORMANCE -- added notes (thanks to Stefan Eling) & scans (thanks to Julien Sigalas).
  • 100% SONIC YOUTH -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).

    OTHER

  • JUST ANOTHER ASSHOLE -- added release info (thanks to Stefan Eling).
  • ONO SOUL -- added scans.
  • KEKELAND -- added scans (thanks to Kris Mugridge).