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Columbia 44-05223 12", released 1985 (U.S.)
Columbia 38 04922 7" (U.S.)
Columbia CAS 2076 12" (U.S.)
CBS CE-EP-18047 12" (Philippines)
CBS CS-10100 7" (Philippines)
Fishbone's debut. I would love to hear the reasoning behind making this song the first Fishbone single. Really? This song? Was the thinking just that since they mentioned a bunch of radio station call letters, it would get airplay? In the modern major label world, this would have been released, and then the label would have instantly pulled its support from the rest of the album. But, this was the music world of 1985. This song was released as a 12" single and in promo form (both 12" and 7"). It should be rare, but is relatively easy to find in all forms. The promo 7" has the same song on both sides, while the non-promo 7", which is a bit harder to find, has V.T.T.L.O.T.F.D.G.F. as a b-side. The promo 12" contains a dance mix, and the official (sorry - that's "ofishal"...no, really, it is...) 12" gives you the dance mix plus a dub mix. There is also a version of the 12" that was released in the Phillipines. That's not an easy one to find (I've been working on it for a while - if you have one, email me). And who knew...there was a Philippines 7" as well (pic below). One of those surfaced in early 2020.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 44-05223 12" | 3-5 | 2 | Stable |
| Columbia 38-04922 7" | 6-10 | 4 | Stable |
| Columbia 38-04922 7" (white label promo) | 1-3 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia CAS 2076 12" | 3-5 | 2 | Stable |
| CBS CE-EP-18047 12" (Philippines) | 20-30 | 10 | ? |
| CBS CS-10100 7" (Philippines) | 20-30 | 10 | ? |
 44-05223 12" |
 38-04922 7" |
 38-04922 7" Promo |
 CAS 2076 12" |
 CS-10100 7" (Philippines) |
| Sleeve | U.S. 12" - Plain black U.S. 7" - plain white UK 12" - Full paper sleeve |
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This page was last updated on February 7, 2020.
Party at Ground Zero
Columbia 44 05326, released 1985
CBS TX 6544 12" (UK)
CBS A 6544 7" (UK)
CBS/Sony 12AP 3167 12" (Japan)
Alright, here we go. Party at Ground Zero is one of the most important ska singles of the post-2Tone era. It was the some of the first real groundwork for the whole third wave of ska. The Toasters were already active in New York, but Fishbone had much more widespread mainstream access to the public. A major label contract will do that for you. Anyway, I love this song. I will always love this song. There was a music video - it was silly. Go look it up on YouTube. I'll wait. The sleeve from the U.S. and Japanese 12"s feature a whole bunch of screen shots from the video. The 12"s contain some interesting remixes of the title track, along with a good alternate version of Skankin' to the Beat (alternate to the version found on the Say Anything... soundtrack). The U.S. version is cheap and easy to find. The Japanese one is also fairly easy, but is a bit more expensive. The UK versions are both relatively difficult to find, and seem to be getting more expensive.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 44 05326 12" | 3-5 | 1 | Stable |
| CBS TX 6544 12" (UK) | 25-30 | 6 | Stable |
| CBS A 6544 7" (UK) | 8-12 | 5 | Stable |
| CBS/Sony 12AP 3167 12" (Japan) | 15-20 | 4 | Stable |
 Columbia 44 05326 12" |
 CBS TX 6544 12" |
 CBS A 6544 7" |
 CBS/Sony 12AP 3167 12" |
| Sleeve | U.S. 12" - Full P/S UK 12" - Full P/S UK 7" - Full paper P/S Japan 12" - Full P/S |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
When Problems Arise
Columbia 44 05984 12", released 1986
CBS/Sony 12AP 3295 12" (Japan)
CBS 650820 6 12" (Australia)
CBS/Sony XDSP 93082 promo 7" (Japan)
I thought there were far better songs on the In Your Face album that could have become singles. I don't get paid to make these decisions, though. The promo 12"s contained several mixes of the title track. I heard years ago that there was an Australian version on CBS, but, much like with the Australian In Your Face LP, I was unable to confirm its existence until 2018. Very tough find.
Then, there's this other version...a Japanese promo 7" that showed up out of nowhere. I found it in a random discount bin in Tokyo in 2015. I have never seen another. Who knew? The b-side is "A Selection". It's interesting that there was so much promotion for In Your Face in Asia and Australia and so little in Europe.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 44 05984 12" | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| CBS/Sony 12AP 3295 12" (Japan) | 15-18 | 4 | Stable |
| CBS 650820 6 12" (Australia) | 20-30 | 9 | ? |
| CBS/Sony XDSP 93082 promo 7" (Japan) | ? | 10 | ? |
 Columbia 44 05984 |
 CBS/Sony 12AP 3295 (Japan) |
 CBS 650820 6 12" (Australia) |
 CBS/Sony XDSP 93082 promo 7" (Japan) |
| Sleeve | Full P/S (all versions) |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
It's a Wonderful Life
Columbia 4C 44097 12", released 1987
CBS 651276 6 12" (Netherlands)
Sony SRCS 5741 CD (Japan)
This was a fun EP. Christmas in the style of Fishbone. The title track is actually based on the events of the movie of the same name. The vinyl is easy to find. The only CD version of the EP came out in Japan. The tracks were also included with those from In Your Face in Europe to form the later Fishbone LP (which, of course, is a different self-titled record from their first EP. I know. They confuse us on purpose). The tracks also later appeared on the Fishbone 101 Anthology.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 4C 44097 | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| CBS 651276 6 (Europe) | 5-8 | 1 | Stable |
| Sony SRCS 5741 CD (Japan) | 10-12 | 2 | Stable |
 Columbia 4C 44097 |
 CBS 651276 6 |
| Sleeve | Full sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
One Day
CBS 652840 7 7" (Netherlands), released 1988
The One Day 7" only came out in Europe. I did not even know it existed for many years. It can be very difficult to find. It is one of the more difficult of Fishbone's singles to track down, but it is not overly expensive when you find it.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
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| CBS 652840 7 7" | 10-12 | 6 | Stable |
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| Sleeve | Full paper P/S |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Freddie's Dead
Columbia 38-08500, released 1988
Columbia 38-08500 promo 7"
CBS 652882 7 7" (Netherlands)
Epic FSH 1 7"(UK)
Columbia 44 08172 promo 12" (U.S.)
Epic FSHT 1 12" (UK)
Epic FSHP 1 12" Picture Disc (UK)
Columbia XPR 1384 12" promo (UK)
Columbia 12CXP 08172 12" (Canada)
CBS/Sony 12Ep 8025 3" CD (Japan)
This is where things get more challenging. There were tons of versions of the Freddie's Dead single. I'm still finding new ones. Most of them contain various mixes of that song. They are generally pretty easy to find. The UK picture disc is weirdly rare. It is not that expensive if you can find it, but it is much more scarce than any other record on this page. The Japanese CD was a 3" single - that one is quite difficult to find.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 38-08500 7" | 5-8 | 3 | Stable |
| Columbia 38-08500 promo 7" | 2-4 | 2 | Stable |
| CBS 652882 7 7" (Netherlands) | 3-5 | 1 | Stable |
| Epic FSH 1 7" (UK) | 1-3 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 44 08172 12" (U.S.) | 1-3 | 1 | Stable |
| Epic FSHT 1 12" (UK) | 2-4 | 1 | Down |
| Epic FSHP 1 12" Picture Disc (UK) | 12-15 | 5 | Stable |
| Columbia XPR 1384 12" (UK) | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 12CXP 08172 12" (Canada) | 5-8 | 1 | Stable |
| CBS/Sony 12EP 8025 3" CD (Japan) | 20-25 | 6 | Stable |
 Columbia 38-08500 |
 Columbia 38-08500 Promo |
 CBS 652882 7 |
 Epic FSH 1 |
 Columbia 44 08172 |
 Columbia 12CXP 08172 |
 XPR 1384 |
Epic FSHP 1 |
 Epic FSHT 1 |
 Epic FSHT 1 Test Press |
| Sleeve | U.S. 7"s - Plain Paper Label Sleeve UK 7" - Full P/S U.S. 12" - Plain black sleeve UK 12" - Full Thick-stock paper P/S UK 12" Picture Disc - Plain plastic sleeve Canada 12" - Plain CBS Sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Change b/w It's a Wonderful Life
CBS 653119 7 7" (Netherlands), released 1988
The "Change" 7" is generally a pretty tough one to find, but it is usually not that expensive when it does appear. There were a whole bunch of singles for the Truth and Soul album. Like the "One Day" 7", this single was never released outside of Europe.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 653119 7 7" | 4-6 | 5 | Down |
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| Sleeve | Full paper P/S |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Ma & Pa
Epic FSH 2 7", released 1989 (UK)
CBS 654746 7 7" (Netherlands)
Epic FSH T2 12" (UK)
Ma & Pa - whenever Fishbone did ska, good things happened. This one came out as a UK single in both 12" and 7" forms. There was also a Dutch 7".
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic FSH 2 7" | 3-5 | 2 | Stable |
| CBS 654746 7 7" | 4-6 | 2 | Stable |
| Epic FSH T2 12" | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
 Epic FSH 2 7" |
 CBS 654746 7 7" |
 Epic FSH T2 12" |
| Sleeve | UK 7" - Full Paper P/S Dutch 7" - Full Paper P/S UK 12" - Full Cardboard P/S |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Interchords
Columbia CAS 1416 S1 promo LP, released 1989
I always thought this promotional EP should be worth more than it has been. Live versions of half of the tracks from Truth and Soul with interview clips interspersed, all exclusive to this record. Plus, it can take some effort to find. Yet, it has never sold for very much. It is a good one to hear, and features a sound that was very specific to the Fishbone of this time period.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia CAS 1416 S1 | 10-15 | 5 | Stable |
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| Sleeve | Plain black die-cut sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
He's a Flyguy
Arista AS1-9806 7", released 1989
Arista ADP-9812 12"
Curtis Mayfield and Fishbone - a natural match. This song came about as part of the I'm Gonna Git You Sucka soundtrack. It was one of the final new Curtis Mayfield releases before his tragic stage accident in 1990. The single came out in both 7" and promo 12" form.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arista AS1-9806 7" | 4-6 | 3 | Stable |
| Arista ADP-9812 12" | 8-10 | 2 | Stable |
 Arista AS1-9806 |
 Arista ADP-9812 |
| Sleeve | 7" - Full Paper P/S 12" - White Cardboard Sleeve w/ Label Attached |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Peter Gabriel/Fishbone Split 7"
In Your Eyes b/w Skankin' to the Beat
WTG 31-68936 promo 7", released 1989
Fishbone plays a prominent role in the movie "Say Anything..." Cusack is wearing a Fishbone t-shirt for just about every important moment in the movie. "Skankin' to the Beat" is playing in the movie during the iconic "You must chill!" party scene, which I have always found endlessly entertaining. This single gives you the two most important songs in the movie. It's not hard to track down, but is easier to find when you search under Peter Gabriel. Some copies come with jukebox labels.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-69936 7" | 1-3 | 1 | Stable |
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| Sleeve | U.S. 7" - Plain white paper |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Bonin' in the Boneyard - Set the Booty up Right
Columbia CAS 2235 12" promo, released 1990
CBS 467725 1 12" (Netherlands)
Columbia 44K 73549 CD (U.S.)
We're still goin'...another single from Truth and Soul. This EP contained several previously unreleased songs, along with remixes of the title track. Worth tracking down. It came out in CD form in addition to the two 12"s listed here.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia CAS 2235 12" | 12-15 | 3 | Stable |
| CBS 467725 1 12" (Netherlands) | 6-10 | 2 | Stable |
 CAS 2235 |
 CBS 467725 1 (Netherlands) |
| Sleeve | CAS 2235 12" - Black Cardboard Sleeve w/ Label Attached 467725 1 12" - Full sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Sunless Saturday
Columbia CAS 3082 12" promo, released 1991
Columbia 656984 7 7" (Netherlands)
Columbia 44K 73688 CD (U.S.)
Sunless Saturday was released as a teaser for the Reality of My Surroundings Album. All versions contain the exclusive "Fishy Swa Ska" track. The 12" and cd also contain another exclusive track, "Understand Me." All easy finds.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656984 7 7" | 3-5 | 2 | Stable |
| CAS 3082 12" | 3-5 | 2 | Stable |
 656984 7 |
 CAS 3082 |
| Sleeve | 12" - Black Cardboard Sleeve w/ Label Attached 7" - Full glossy P/S |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Everyday Sunshine/Fight the Youth
Everyday Sunshine/Fight the Youth Columbia XPR 1796 12" Promo, released 1991 (UK)
Everyday Sunshine Columbia 657401 7 7", released 1992 (Netherlands)
Everyday Sunshine/Fight the Youth Columbia 658193 6 12" (Netherlands)
Everyday Sunshine/Fight the Youth Columbia 658193 7 7" (Netherlands)
Fight the Youth Live Columbia 658193 8 12"(Netherlands)
Alright, this is where things get really screwy. This could be one, two, or three separate entries, depending on how you look at it. Three of the five releases here contain both "Everyday Sunshine" and "Fight the Youth", basically as a double single. Then, there is one that contains just "Everyday Sunshine" (with "Pressure" as the b-side), and the final one focuses on "Fight the Youth". To add to the confusion, those last two, in addition to one of the double single 12"s, have almost identical catalogue numbers. All of the above are very easy to find except for the Everyday Sunshine 7", which is a bit tougher, but still not expensive.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia XPR 1796 Promo 12" (UK) | 2-4 | 2 | Stable |
| Columbia 657401 7 7" (Netherlands) | 8-10 | 6 | Stable |
| Columbia 658193 6 12" (Netherlands) | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 658193 7 7" (Netherlands) | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 658193 8 Picture Disc 12" (Netherlands) | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
 Columbia XPR 1796 |
 Columbia 657401 7 |
 Columbia 658193 6 |
 Columbia 658193 7 |
| Sleeve | XPR 1796 12" - Plain Black Sleeve 657401 7 7" - Full P/S 658193 6 12" - Full P/S 658193 7 7" - Full P/S 658193 8 12" - Plain plastic sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Swim
XPR 1916 promo, released 1993 (UK)
XPR 1948 promo (UK)
Columbia CAS 5252 promo (U.S.)
Columbia 659625 7 7" Picture Disc (UK)
Columbia 659625 6 Clear Vinyl 12" (UK)
Beware - endless gimmicky packaging ahead. There were many versions of the "Swim" single. The first was the XPR 1916 UK promo 12", which came out before the Give a Monkey a Brain album was released, and was effectively as sampler EP for the album. This was a one-sided record. The other side is a fully etched image. It is pretty cool-looking, actually. Pictures don't do it justice. There was a second black vinyl UK promo 12" - XPR 1948. The U.S. promo 12" is very normal in comparison to the other versions. Basic black vinyl. The third UK 12" came out on clear vinyl with an insert that serves as sort of a picture sleeve. The 7" is actually a picture disc. All formats contain various versions of "Swim." When I first heard this song, it did not work for me at all. It is a grating single, not what one would think of for mass consumption. Somehow, things flipped for me, though. At some point, I suddenly loved it. I can't explain it. It does have tremendous energy when played live. I am sure that was part of it. If you like the song, the singles are definitely worth finding. Some of the alternate versions are a lot of fun. There are also some cd versions of this single in addition to the vinyl ones laid out here.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
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| Columbia XPR 1916 Etched Promo 12" (UK) | 5-8 | 5 | Stable |
| Columbia XPR 1948 Promo 12" | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia CAS 5252 Promo 12" | 3-5 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 659625 7 7" Picture Disc | 2-4 | 1 | Stable |
| Columbia 659625 6 12" Clear | 3-5 | 1 | Stable |
 Columbia XPR 1916 |
 Columbia XPR 1948 |
 Columbia CAS 5252 |
 Columbia 659625 7 |
 Columbia 659625 6 |
| Sleeve | XPR 1916 12" - Clear plastic sleeve XPR 1948 12" - Plain black sleeve U.S. Promo 12" - Plain white sleeve 7" picture disc - Plain plastic sleeve Clear 12" - Full picture sleeve |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Nuttsactor 5 Cassette
Straight Up Maskaraid/Black Box/Are U Wid It?
Self-produced cassette, released 1995
The band started selling this cassette at shows in 1995. I am pretty sure I picked up my copy at the 1995 Irving Plaza show in NY where they ended up recording half of the Chim Chim's Badass Revenge album. I don't think it's their finest work, but the cassette is the only place to find the studio versions of these tracks. It is super rare at this point. It's only sold once every several years.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuttsactor 5 Cassette | 40-50 | 9 | Volatile |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
Fishbone/The Toasters Split 7"
Crazy Bald Heads b/w The Stage
U.S. 7" Promo - Island PR7 7624-7, released 1998
This was released as a promotional item in conjunction with the release of the fantastic Ska Island compilation. Fishbone covers the Wailers and the Toasters do a song by the Tennors. Both are excellent.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 7624-7 7" | 4-6 | 1 | Stable |
| Sleeve | Plain white paper |
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This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.
The Friendliest Psychosis of All
Nuttsactor 5 723724375420 CD, released 2002
This was a three-track CD EP...not much more to say about this one. No vinyl versions. It's beginning to get harder to find.
| Version | Value ($) | Scarcity | Price Trending |
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| 723724375420 CD | 8-12 | 4 | Stable |
This page was last updated on November 6, 2019.