Romeo Void – Itsacondition on vinyl LP. G+. 1981 San Francisco post-punk debut, David Kahne production. Ships from Germany.
About Itsacondition
A G+ vinyl pressing of Romeo Void's raw, tightly wound 1981 debut, an underappreciated gem of San Francisco post-punk fronted by Debora Iyall.
Itsacondition is the debut studio album from Romeo Void, released in July 1981 via 415 Records and produced by David Kahne. Formed at the San Francisco Art Institute by vocalist Debora Iyall and bassist Frank Zincavage, the band built a minimalist, saxophone-driven post-punk sound around Iyall’s distinctive, emotionally guarded vocal delivery. This listing is a G+ condition vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who were Romeo Void
- About Itsacondition
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
At A Glance
- Artist Romeo Void were a San Francisco post-punk band formed in 1979 by vocalist Debora Iyall and bassist Frank Zincavage.
- Release Itsacondition came out in July 1981 via 415 Records, produced by David Kahne, the band’s debut album.
- Sound Minimalist, saxophone-driven post-punk built on a relentless, repetitive beat and Debora Iyall’s guarded, emotionally direct vocal delivery.
- Legacy The band later achieved wider recognition with the 1982 hit Never Say Never from their major label follow-up Benefactor.
- This copy Good Plus (G+) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Romeo Void – Itsacondition (LP, G+)
Vinyl LP, 415 Records
Good Plus condition vinyl pressing of Itsacondition, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Were Romeo Void?
Romeo Void formed in San Francisco in 1979, born out of the San Francisco Art Institute, where vocalist and lyricist Debora Iyall met bassist Frank Zincavage. The band built a distinctive lineup around Iyall's frank, guarded vocal delivery and saxophonist Benjamin Bossi's prominent horn lines, quickly becoming a fixture of the San Francisco post-punk scene alongside labelmates on the independent 415 Records imprint. Following this debut, the band signed to Columbia Records and achieved wider mainstream recognition with their 1982 single Never Say Never, a favourite of early MTV, though Itsacondition remains a cult favourite among fans who discovered the band through their later hits.
About Itsacondition
Recorded at Mobius Music in San Francisco and produced by David Kahne, Itsacondition delivers a tightly wound, minimalist take on post-punk, built from relentless, repetitive rhythms and every note counting in the band's spare arrangements. AllMusic critic William Ruhlmann noted how the band's music channelled a resigned, denial-tinged anger rather than punk's more unmitigated rage, with Iyall's lyrics exploring difficult personal and emotional territory across the record's nine tracks. Robert Christgau gave the album a B grade in his own contemporary review, and decades later listeners continue to rediscover it as an underappreciated gem, praised for its full, rich sound and genuine chemistry between the band's players.
Critical Reception
- A widely praised, underappreciated post-punk debut
- Distinctive saxophone-driven arrangements and Debora Iyall’s guarded vocal style
- Produced by David Kahne, capturing a tight, well rehearsed band
- The precursor to the band’s later hit Never Say Never
- G+ condition, a well loved but visibly worn copy
- Deliberately spare, minimalist production won’t suit every listener
- Niche appeal outside post-punk and new wave collectors
What is Itsacondition by Romeo Void?
It is the band’s 1981 debut album, a minimalist post-punk record released via 415 Records and produced by David Kahne.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Good Plus (G+), a well loved copy with visible wear.
Who was Romeo Void's frontwoman?
Debora Iyall, known for her guarded, emotionally direct vocal delivery, fronted the band.
Is this the album with Never Say Never?
No, that song appeared on the band’s 1982 major label follow-up Benefactor; Itsacondition is their earlier independent debut.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A genuinely underappreciated San Francisco post-punk debut
- Distinctive saxophone-driven arrangements and guarded vocal style
- Best suited to fans of the 415 Records post-punk scene
Itsacondition remains a hidden gem well worth rediscovering, and this listing offers an accessible G+ pressing from a highly rated German seller.