Jackpot Plus! (Reissue)

VINYL FORMAT. Remastered and reissued! Jawbox played their first show opening for Fugazi in 1989. Jawbox was highly organized and ready to work, and the band immediately set out touring and recording. They released their first single on the Desoto/Dischord split label in 1990. Jawbox released two records on Dischord, "Grippe" and "Novelty", and toured heavily throughout the early 90's. The industry had become quite taken with the underground music scene at that time and were particularly attracted to bands like Jawbox, who were proven not only by their popularity, but by their work-ethic and autonomy. The "Jackpot Plus!" session finds Jawbox both at the height of their songwriting powers and in the middle of a major transition. It is the first recording to feature Zach Barocas after the departure of long-time drummer Adam Wade, and it is the band's final recording for Dischord Records. Shortly after the release of this single Jawbox signed with Atlantic for whom they released their final two albums. Both of the songs on this single were re-recorded and included on For Your Own Special Sweetheart.