LABEL: POLYVINYL RECORDS
VINYL RELEASE DATE: 02/21/2025
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 1995
VARIANT: White Vinyl LP

The emo classic has been remastered from the original tapes for its 30th anniversary.

In 1991, four kids from the suburbs of Chicago, IL formed Capn Jazz, arguably one of the most influential rock bands of the last 30 years. Those kids, brothersTim & Mike Kinsella,Victor Villarreal, andSam Zurick, were joined byDavey von Bohlenin 1994 and recorded their only full-length album before calling it quits –Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards in the Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels Weve Slipped on, and Egg Shells Weve Tippy Toed Over– often referred to asShmapn Shmazz. Originally released on the Man With Gun label, the album quickly fell out of print after the bands breakup, with the songs eventually making their way to theAnalphabetapolothology compilation, released in 1998 via Jade Tree Records.

As a testament to this legendary debut, Polyvinyl is thrilled to announce the vinyl reissue ofShmapn Shmazz, which has been remastered from the original tapes – restoring the original album on vinyl for the first time since 1995, including its original artwork. With the unmatched intensity heard in the opening track, Little League, coupled with eccentrically poetic lyrics, this iconic album has influenced countless artists since its release and unintentionally sparked a new genre.Pitchforkcalls the album a touchstone of Midwestern emo, whileVultureplaced Little League at #3 on their 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time list. MusicianDevendra Banhart has also expressed his love for the band in a 2017 Joan of Arc documentary, describing Tims powerfully striking vocals like “going to the zoo on quaaludes, but all the other animals are on speed.”

In addition to the bands influential legacy, Capn Jazz was the catalyst to the formation of other notable bands featuring the original members, includingAmerican Football, Joan of Arc, The Promise Ring, Owls, Owen, Make Believe, Ghosts and Vodkaand many more.

TRACKLIST:

1. Little League
2. Oh Messy Life
3. Puddle Splashers
4. Flashpoint: Catheter
5. In The Clear
6. Yes, I Am Talking To You
7. Basil’s Knife
8. Bluegrassish
9. Planet Shhh
10. The Sands’veTurned Purple
11. Precious
12. Que Suerte!

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