The Omega Sessions
The Omega Sessions is a 5-song EP recorded by hardcore punk/reggae pioneers Bad Brains in 1980 and released in 1997. The tracks were recorded and mixed at the original Omega Recording Studios in Rockville, Maryland. The EP contains early versions of songs that eventually appeared on later releases, including a reading of "I Against I," which would not appear in its official format for another six years.
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| Released | November 11, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk, roots reggae, dub | |||
| Length | 15:50 | |||
| Label | Victory Records | |||
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The demos were remastered in 1997 and released in November of that year by Victory Records. This record was released as a CDEP, a 10" vinyl record with limited pressings on red, gold, and green vinyl (1000 of each), as well as an even more limited 8" picture disc. All versions of the release included two previously unseen photos by Glen E. Friedman from the time of the recording. All design, and handwriting, was by Sean Bonner. Omega Recording Studios: Recording/Mix Engineer: Billy Brady
Track listing
- "I Against I"
- "Stay Close to Me"
- "I Luv I Jah"
- "At the Movies"
- "Attitude"
Personnel
- H.R. – vocals
- Dr. Know – guitar
- Darryl Jenifer – bass
- Earl Hudson – drums
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