Sublime - Second-hand Smoke - Audio cassette - 1997

1. General information

Artist: Sublime
Album: Second-Hand Smoke
Format: Cassette Tape (Graded)
Label: MCA Records / Gasoline Alley Records
Catalog #: GASC-11714
Release Date: November 11, 1997
Region: USA

2. Description

This is a factory-sealed US cassette copy of Second-Hand Smoke, the posthumous compilation album by the American ska-punk band Sublime. The release features a collection of remixes, covers, and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the band's career. The front of the J-card displays the classic colorful artwork, and it prominently features the original neon green hype sticker which identifies it as "the new album" containing never-before-released songs. A "Parental Advisory: Explicit Content" logo is also present on the front seal.

3. Condition

Grading Company: REWIND
Overall Grade: 8.0
Seal Rating: 5 Stars
Grading Notes: The grader has noted a "Crack in Case Back."
Status: Professionally encapsulated and certified, ensuring the preservation of the original factory seal.

4. Notes for collectors

First Edition: This is an Original 1997 US First Edition release.
This album was released following the passing of lead singer Bradley Nowell in 1996 and is a significant piece of the band's discography, peaking at #28 on the US Billboard 200.
The inclusion of the original hype sticker and the "Parental Advisory" branding makes this a highly desirable display piece for fans of 90s ska-punk.

5. Matrix/labels

Barcode: 0 08811 17144 5
Cassette Shell: Black shell with silver/white printed text.
Logos: Features the MCA and Gasoline Alley Records logos.
Copyright: 1997 Gasoline Alley, J.V. Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.