this is a highly collectible original of The Misfits Horror Business 7 EP, released on Plan 9 Records PL1009 . Here s a breakdown:
Release Summary
Artist: The Misfits
Title: Horror Business
Label: Plan 9 PL1009
Format: 7 EP, 45 RPM
Tracks:
Side A: Horror Business
Side B: Teenagers from Mars, Children in Heat
Vinyl Color: Translucent Yellow original 1979 pressing
Insert: Includes the rare haunted house insert On Feb. 28, 1979
Authenticity Indicators
Based on these images, this copy appears to be an original 1979 pressing, not a bootleg or reissue. Key indicators:
Translucent Yellow Vinyl: All authentic first pressings are on this vinyl approx. 2,000 copies pressed .
Labels: Feature the correct font and art, including Plan 9, hell-bent music, and static age music depending on the side.
Matrix Numbers:
Side A: PL-1009-A hand-etched
Side B: PL-1009-B
Insert: The haunted house insert with the Dave Street ghost story is present and correctly printed.
Sleeve: The front and back sleeves match first press artwork hand-applied Business label overlay appears present, which was done on many originals.
Condition Assessment
From these images:
Vinyl Grade: VG Very Good Plus
No major scuffs or scratches are visible the translucent yellow tone is clean and glossy. Etchings are legible and clean.
Sleeve Grade: VG Very Good
Some visible creasing and edge wear. Front Horror Business graphic and back print remain bold with no tears.
Insert Grade: VG
Slight handling marks but clean text and no tears or staining.
