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EXECUTE - AtoZ 7″ flexi (DOA records 001) 1983
Ahhhhh…..the first release by the EXECUTE and it was arguably their best (and rarest).
The EXECUTE were one of the earliest example of punk changing into hardcore in Japan. Formed in 1982, these guys took cues from diverse influences such as Japans early punkers the SS and the galloping metal of MOTORHEAD. They released several 7″s and appeared on a couple of classic Japanese complitions, “Great punk hits” and later “A farewell to arms”. They also were on a few other international compilations. All their records, including the “hardcore temptation” 7″, the “criminal flowers” 7″ and the “blunt sleazy” 7″/12″ are excellent. There was also a cassette release in 1984 called “live in hell” which I’ve never seen or heard.
In late 1985, line up changes in the band, including Baby and later Baki forming/joining GASTUNK, changed EXECUTEs sound. Anything after the above mentioned releases get pretty sketchy and aren’t recommended. Pusmort records re-released the “Blunt sleazy” record as a split 12″ w/Germanys INFERNO and there was also a legit discography lp called “Save your money” with all there early material and some unreleased live stuff from 1982. It’s too bad that discography is long out of print (even though it’s been bootlegged recently) cuz these guys were an important, early band that anyone into Japanese hardcore should be able to readily hear.
I guess this post is a start……………………..Enjoy !!!!!
Tracks
A-Z
Answer
Laughin' child
M.o.p.
Go to hell
Inside of human, outside of human
God damn
Ah
Blood rain
Peace Japan
Posted by: SurlyOldPunk
this is definately an amazing band! out of all their releases this one is definately my favorite, although their great punk hits tracks are amazing as well. great post!
I just discovered this site and I have been looking Execute mp3’s. So it’s cool to stumble on this. What are the advantages to registering to this site? Are you able to purchase the posted mp3’s? Sorry I’m new to this place.
Thanks!
I was looking thru my records a day ago and came across some Execute and thinking they should post some here. Raw crazy attack of Jap punkzxs can’t be beat. RubberHusband- get Soulseek (www.slsknet.org) It’s free and great for most any and all punk, rare or not. Lots of Execute there! P.S. Right click on the files here and you can download them onto your computer. Then burn them!! There’s no pay involved.
OH SHIT!!
One of my FAVOURITE Japan HC Punk band EVER!
They had such an amazing and unforgettable tracks on Great Punk Hits LP comp.
THANK YOU, Surly for EVERY post you do.
Keep it RAGING!!!
Another great post SOP! Definitley one the top Japanese bands of the era.
Yo Degenerateen!!!!
Thanks so much for the information!!!
Cheers
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Awesome! This is one of my favorites as well. One of those super high priced records that actually lives up to its hype. The copy I bought actually has a really clean xerox of the sleeve. I’ve never seen one like it before. Most of them, like above, look like 40ths gen xeroxs haha. If anyone wants a scan let me know. It also has a diff fold around sleeve which says the record is called “Go To Hell EP”. i dont think a title is given on any other sleeves so people assume its self titled or “A to Z”.
Just wondering..Where and when did you get your Execute flexi and how much did you pay? I`ll buy it from you, i`m sure you wanna sell it, right!?! ;)
iwantitiwantitiwantitiwantit-Aaarrgghhh!
wow…i just got my PC all working again after almost 8 months of failure. and my wife got me a USB turntable for it so i could post stuff easier…pulled out all my Execute records cos i was gonna do a history of their stuff…SurleyOldPunk beats me to the real KILLER!!! argh!!!! killer stuff!!
btw, the sleeve you have posted here is different than the one i have in my collection, but is identical to the sleeve in the discography in the back of the book which accompanies “The Punx” cassette omnibus. my personal sleeve has the bands name,in handwritten lettering, BELOW the sleeve art on the front; and the lettering on the back is also different, but the lay-out is the same. does anyone know what the differences are from??? to the best of my knowledge, there were only around 500 of these ever made & never re-issued in this format. any info would be great!!
Just wondering..Where and when did you get your Execute flexi and how much did you pay? I`ll buy it from you, i`m sure you wanna sell it, right!?! ;)
iwantitiwantitiwantit-Aaarrgghhh!
Welcome back WEDGE!!!
Don’t let my EXECUTE post stop you from doing a history/discography post of the the rest of their records.There are still a bunch of great ones from these guys…………..Plus, we all need more info/history about one of the best bands from Japan.
Just wondering..Where and when did you get your Execute flexi and how much did you pay? I`ll buy it from you, i`m sure you wanna sell it, right!?! ;)
iwantitiwantitiwantitiwantit-Aaarrgghh!
It’s usually called “A to Z” though it’s untitled, but as it’s the first song i allways saw it mentionned that way.
About the cover I think there are at least 4/5 differents ones for this 7″, and same for the “Live In Hell” tape…
yeah live in hell tape has just as many covers im sure. ive seen different japanese titles for the songs too. some of them are translated, but others have totally diff meanings.
that CD is a cheap bootleg CDR. i really hate the people who made it just to make a quick buck. they did one for gism and other bands too. they just took existing bootlegs and re did them. useing really horrible and uninspired paintshop artwork.
there are two sleeves to the “execute flexi”
one is like the one in this post which is “the commercial sleeve”, there are a number of different variations with the slightest differences but they all come with the skull that has two snakes coming out of the eye sockets.
sleeves were hand drawn by the band, hence the poor xerox work. those of you that are lucky enough to own this jewel and thought they got stiffed with a xeroxed sleeve, well you can relax because they were all handmade and xeroxed by the band themselves. not available for export sales, only to be sold in japan, the reason for it’s obscurity.
“the error sleeve” was made prior to the commercial sleeve and it was discovered by a band member that there was an error in the word “execute” it was written backwards, if you put a mirror next to the sleeve you will be able to see the word “execute” properly written, so just after 5 copies this sleeve was deleted.
the artwork on this sleeve has a corpse hanging from a snooze wearing a stripped shirt and there’s a anarchy sign engraved on the forehead. hand drawn by the band, DIY totally killer sleeve!!!
some of you are wondering if there’s a record in
this world that is un-obtainable it’s certainly this one, as it is the commercial sleeve is very hard to find on it’s own, now just imagine what i had to go through to find this bad boy, with some help from maximum rock n roll helping me contact a band member it was all made possible.
Hi japan1982..please can you tell me what you would want in trade for a xerox of the atlernate/”hanging convict’ sleeve to the A-Z flexi? ..i will of course pay $ too..
Also - the people here who actually own copies of this flexi(wedge,surly,dynamite tommy), could you please tell me what you would accept ($)for a xerox of the insert that supposedly comes with it..as i never had one with mine.
.the “hanged convict’ graphic was later used as one of the sleeve variants for the Live in Hell tape..
please reply to :
jjsimpson77@yahoo.co.uk
great blog-thanks!..please dont stop doing it..
hi..anyone here who actually has a copy of A-Z(wedge,tommy,surly..), please can they sell me a xerox of the supposed insert that comes with it..as my copy never had one..
Also japan1982..what would you accept for a xerox of the alternate/”hanging convict” sleeve that you write about ?
i can pay you fairly but nothing too high please..
..this graphic was later used as an alternate sleeve for the Live in Hell tape too..
Greetings..Execute lovers !! - can one of the people(dynamite tommy,wedge,surly) here that actually own copies of the A-Z flexi please help me to get a copy of the insert that supposedly comes with it as i never had one..
I’ll gladly pay you for your trouble..
Also japan1982, what would you want ($) for a xerox copy of the alternate/error 7″sleeve please ?..or is there anything you need similar in trade perhaps?
This is the same graphic(hanged man) that was used in one form on the Live in Hell tape .
Great site..please dont stop doing it-thanks.
jjsimpson77@yahoo.co.uk
hello execute lovers!! can anyone here who actually owns a copy of A-Z (surly,wedge,dynamite tommy) please xerox me a copy of the insert that supposedly comes with it, as i never got one with my copy…i’m happy to pay you for your trouble..
Also JAPAN1982, please can you tell me what you would want for a xerox copy of the alternate/hanging convict sleeve ?
Again i’ll pay for it..or tell me what you would want in trade that is similar..
The “hanging convict’ graphic was one of the sleeves used for the Live in Hell tape sleeve ..
thanks for the great site..please don’t stop posting..thanks!
jjsimpson77@yahoo.co.uk
does anyone know the values of the flexi??
i mean that freaking record is so rare we have no way of measuring what it might be worth!!
the regular sleeve is one thing but how about
the hanging corpse sleeve, does anyone that was not in the band actually own a copy here?
the legend of execute a-z is a bigger myth than bruce lee.
Well, take a look above…Japan1982 owns a copy with the hanging convict sleeve. Doesnt anyone else have additional info about this Killer flexi? If someone can help me to obtain a copy just holler and i will come running! ;)
hi!
i’m about to sell my execute flexi…it’s ex/ex with insert…anyone interested?
thanks
Hello “Pressure”!
I am very interrested!!! Is it the same sleeve as above? What are you asking? You can send me info to: final.agony@gmail.com
do you still have the execute flei for sale
can you send pics and what your asking.
hi!
yes…please pass me your email for photos…
thanks
Hello Pressure, if you are still selling the Execute flexi please e-mail me:
brandenhutchins@gmail.com
Hello!
I have the Execute flexi for sale for the right price if someone is interrested! Leave a comment here + mailadress and i get back to you!