Beta Minus Mechanic / Holden – Beta Minus Mechanic / Holden (New)Beta Minus Mechanic / Holden – Beta Minus Mechanic / Holden (Vinyl, 7", Grey, 1996, Fist Held High FST 002)

Why This Record Matters
This split captures the early DIY emo scene of the mid-1990s, featuring Beta Minus Mechanic and Holden during a formative period for underground emotional hardcore and indie rock. Small-run releases like this helped define the era's independent music community.

Collector Note
1996 grey vinyl pressing on Fist Held High, catalog number FST 002. Independent emo releases from this period were typically pressed in modest quantities and distributed through underground channels, making surviving copies increasingly difficult to find.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: NM with clean surfaces and minimal signs of handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light wear and strong overall presentation

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Grey Vinyl
Label: Fist Held High – FST 002
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Emo

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A1 Beta Minus Mechanic – Sorry Is Not Enough
B1 Holden – Wallflower

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

About Maple City Music
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