Rock for Light is the second full-length album by Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. We're proud to present the original mix of the album, for the first time in decades, as the band originally intended. Most fans will be more familiar with the 1991 reissue, which was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. In addition to new mixes, that version used an altered track order. This "Punk Note" edition, now widely available on black vinyl, comes with alternate packaging artwork from designer John Yates (Stealworks). The artwork is a nod to Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, and their amazing work at the Blue Note label.
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Aeon Gods Reborn To Light
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Cktrl Spirit
R&R
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Intoxicated The Dome
Redefining Darkness
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Magic Tuber Stringband Heavy Water
Thrill Jockey
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Place to Bury Strangers Rare And Deadly
Dedstrange
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Black Label Society Engines of Demolition (Neon Orange Black Splatter) [2xLP]
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Urne Setting Fire to the Sky
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TV Star Music for Heads (Blue)
Father / Daughter Rec
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Lykke Li Afterparty
Futures Music Group
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Tom Misch Full Circle
Moonbeam Music Limited
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Charlotte Cornfield Hurts Like Hell
Merge Records
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Shoreline Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?
Pure Noise Records
March 13, 2026 -
John Andrews & the Yawns Streetsweeper
Earth Libraries
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Dan Byrne This Is Where The Show Begins
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