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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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Miss Grit Under My Umbrella (Crystal Clear)
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Gia Margaret Singing
Jagjaguwar
April 24, 2026 -
Bug Club Every Single Muscle
Sub Pop
May 29, 2026 -
Draconian In Somnolent Ruin [2xLP]
Napalm Records
May 8, 2026 -
Descendents Enjoy!
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April 24, 2026 -
A Prang (Cream)
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Portrayal of Guilt ...Beginning of the End
Run For Cover
April 24, 2026 -
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Waterlines
May 22, 2026 -
Moving Mountains Pruning of the Lower Limbs (Smoke) [2xLP]
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4Ad
May 22, 2026 -
Kraftwerk RAdio-Activity
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Neurosis An Undying Love For A Burning World (Yellow/Red) [2xLP]
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