Concrete Blonde – Free (CD, 1989, I.R.S. Records IRSD-82001)

Why This CD Matters
Free captures Concrete Blonde refining the sound that would soon bring wider recognition, blending alternative rock, punk influences, and emotionally charged songwriting. The album features strong performances from Johnette Napolitano and showcases the band's distinctive mix of intensity, melody, and lyrical depth.

Collector Note
1989 US release on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRSD-82001. Issued just before the commercial breakthrough of Bloodletting, Free remains a favorite among longtime fans and collectors seeking the band's formative recordings.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRSD-82001
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
God Is A Bullet 4:22
Run Run Run 3:59
It's Only Money 2:43
Help Me 2:40
Sun 2:35
Roses Grow 3:14
Scene Of A Perfect Crime 4:40
Happy Birthday 2:18
Little Conversations 2:48
Carry Me Away 3:42

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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