Y69 – Better Off Dead (CD, 2003, Independent Self-Released)

Why This CD Matters
Better Off Dead captures the raw energy of Vermont’s early-2000s DIY punk scene with lo-fi production, fast guitars, and basement-show intensity. Small independent releases like this were often sold locally in extremely limited quantities and rarely received wider distribution. It stands as a genuine regional artifact from the era of burned CDs, handmade inserts, and grassroots skate-punk culture.

Collector Note
Original 2003 US self-released pressing from a Vermont-area DIY punk band. Independent local punk CDs from this period were typically produced in very small quantities and are difficult to replace once sold.

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

Condition & Details
CD: M unopened new copy
Case: NM with minimal shelf wear
Booklet: NM with clean inserts and original artwork

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Independent / Self-Released
Country: USA
Released: 2003
Genre: Punk
Style: DIY Skate Punk, Lo-Fi Punk Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

Times of Change
Walk a Lot
A Rainy Night
Jeepers a Car
Microwave
Mental Institution
Lost Infomercials
All Night Long
Lemonade
Lost Boy
Can’t Tell Me Twice
Aloha

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

About Maple City Music
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