Good Damage Records
The Lost History of the Washington DC Underground
GDR is preserving overlooked recordings from the DC-area independent music scene from the 1980s through the 2000s, professionally remastered and presented by the original artists.We've restored the original tapes of independent artists that were never commercially promoted, and preserved them for future generations.
THE FACTORY "Vault"
Album released 9 January 2026!
LIMITED RUN COMPACT DISC IS NOW AVAILABLE!! [click on album cover]
Recorded @ American University Recording Studios & Takoma Park Rehearsal, 2012
Produced by Legrand McMullen
Mixed & Mastered at Hit and Run Recording, Steve Carr, Engineer, 2025
Mapping The World
Volume 1
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
New Wave
Album recorded @ Hit and Run Recording 1987
Steve Carr, Engineer
Remastered, released 2023
Vance Bockis & Freak Train
Live @ Velvet Lounge
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Glam Rock
Album recorded 2010
Remastered 2023
The New Standard
Vol. 2
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk Rock
Album recorded, mixed / mastered @ Hit and Run Recording 2008
Steve Carr, Engineer
Released 2008
Mapping The World
Lost Chances, Last Dances
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
New Wave
Album recorded @ Ambient Studios 1985
Ray Tilkens, Engineer
Remastered 2024
Melodie Duvall & The New Standard
Pure
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk/Synth Rock
EP recorded @ Van Dorn Studios 1983
Corey Holland, Engineer
Remastered 2024
Vance Bockis & Freak Train
little tripweed
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Glam Rock
Album recorded @ Etching Tin Studios, Richmond Virginia, 2009
Produced by Legrand McMullen
Richard Schellenberg, Engineer
Mixed / mastered @ Actiondale Studios 2015
Mike Harvey, Engineer
Released 2015
Mapping The World
Live @ The Roxy
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
New Wave
Album recorded at The Roxy (DC), 1985
Remastered 2024
The New Standard
Live @ 9:30 Club
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk Rock
Album recorded by Gus Vitale 2008
Remastered 2024
Brite Blue Canetoads
Throttle Down
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Blues Rock
EP recorded by Gus Vitale Mobile Sound 1994
Remastered 2024
The New Standard
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk Rock
Album recorded @ Big Sound Studio Mobile 2002
Mixed, mastered @ Cue Recording Studios 2002
Rich Isaac, Engineer
Released 2002
Mapping The World
Live @ The Paragon
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
New Wave Rock
Album recorded 1987
Remastered 2024
The New Standard
Future of Man
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk Rock
EP recorded @ Van Dorn Studios 1983
Corey Holland, Engineer
Remastered 2024Songs:
✦ Confidential Pamela
✦ First Impression
✦ Personal Heroes
✦ Full Moon
✦ Who Needs You
✦ Future of Man
Mapping The World
Live @ Tracks
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
New Wave
Album recorded by Hit and Run Recording Mobile 1988
Steve Carr, Engineer
Remastered 2024
Vance Bockis & Freak Train
Barco Rebar Bootleg Jam Sessions
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Punk Glam Rock
Recorded @ Barco Rebar Rehearsal Studio 2009
Remastered 2024Songs:
✦ Girl I Want
✦ All the Time in the World
✦ My Direction
Mapping The World
with Jackie Bond
AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP! [click on album cover]
Hard Rock
EP recorded @ Wally Cleaver Studios, and Hit and Run Recording 1990, 1987, 2000, 2024
The New Standard
Live @ Surf Club
RELEASE DATE TBD
Punk
Album recorded at Surf Club, 2007
The New Standard
Live @ CBGBs
RELEASE DATE TBD
Punk
Recorded @ CBGBs (NYC) 1982
The New Standard
Live @ Grog and Tankard
RELEASE DATE TBD
Punk
Album recorded @ Grog and Tankard (DC), 2004
The New Standard EP
Live @ National Press Club
RELEASE DATE TBD
Punk Pop
Recorded @ National Press Club (DC) 1997
The Players
| MAPPING THE WORLD | THE NEW STANDARD | VANCE BOCKIS & FREAK TRAIN | BRITE BLUE CANETOADS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✦ Wayne Longest - lead vox (1984 - 1988) RIP 1993 ✦ Matt McMullen - drums (1984 - 1990) ✦ Steven Biver - guitars (1986 - 1990) ✦ Legrand McMullen - bass (1984 - 1990) ✦ Miles Anderson - guitars (1984 - 1986) | ✦ Matt McMullen - drums (1981 - 2008) ✦ George Dively - guitars, vox (1981 - 2008) ✦ Legrand McMullen - bass (1981 - 2008) ✦ Melodie Duvall - lead vox (1983 - 1984) RIP 2008 ✦ Mary Elizabeth Daly - lead vox 'Killin' Time' theme song for Superstar! film | ✦ Vance Bockis - lead vox (2008 - 2011) RIP 2012 ✦ Matt McMullen - drums (2008 - 2011) ✦ George Dively - guitars (2008 - 2011) ✦ Legrand McMullen - bass (2008 - 2011) | ✦ Howard Connolly - lead vox (1994 - 1996) ✦ Matt McMullen - drums (1994 - 1996) ✦ Steve Biver - guitars (1994 - 1996) ✦ Legrand McMullen - bass (1994 - 1996) ✦ Tim Killilea - keyboards (1994 - 1996) |
Nothing grows on a path well worn.
Discover obscure gems of music with Good Damage Records, where we breathe new life into archived tracks that have never been widely heard. 80% of new listeners are rediscovering these tracks yearly. Our mission is to unearth and share the forgotten, rare sounds that deserve to be heard, offering music enthusiasts a chance to experience the timeless artistry of little known talents, and promoting these indie musicians. Absolutely no artificial intelligence!NO SOLICITATIONS!