Rude Records
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Medium Rare - Import Vinyl LP Record
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Medium Rare - Import Vinyl LP Record
Vinyl Record
Rock
Garage Rock
February 27, 2026
Will usually ship within 1~5 business days of receiving cleared payment.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Catalog No.: RDR3371
JAN/ISBN: 8054521842993
Number of Discs: 1
Record Size: 12”
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Description:
Between 1985 and 2003, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones were one of Boston's most prolific and beloved bands, as well as the pioneering force in what would eventually become known as the third-wave ska scene of the 1990s. Medium Rare is a collection of B-sides from their later years, along with three new songs recorded in 2007 in anticipation of a set of hometown reunion shows that December. The one outlier is a 1994 B-side, "Chocolate Pudding," with vocals by trombonist Johnny Vegas, with the rest of the material covering the years 1997 to 2001, when the Bosstones were at their highest period of commercial visibility thanks to hits like "The Impression That I Get." By this point in the band's career, all of the rough edges and hardcore punk influences of their early years (bassist Joe Gittleman was formerly of Boston skate punk heroes Gang Green, and the band originally formed in the midst of Boston's hardcore scene) are long gone, so songs like "Who's Fooling Who?" and "To California" are as poppy and polished as the band's A-side material from this era. Clearly, the Bosstones were not a band that held to the theory that B-sides were the place for bizarre experiments or stylistic changeups, because any of these songs would have fit comfortably on albums like Let's Face It or Pay Attention. The three 2007 recordings are, surprisingly, a bit punkier and a lot more rough-edged: even the tribute to a late ska hero, "Don't Worry Desmond Dekker," dials back the horn section and the skanking rhythms in favor of distorted, upfront guitars, and "The List" and "The One with the Woes All Over It" hark back to the tougher approach of the band's early albums on the local Taang! label. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have announced that these recordings and the December 2007 live shows are the band's last stand, which is probably for the best; for one thing, the new songs reveal that frontman Dicky Barrett's voice, although never a thing of beauty, is pretty close to shot. Medium Rare is a nice parting gift to the faithful, but further reunions would likely only sully the brand. ~ Stewart Mason
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
**Shipping Carriers**
We ship all orders via **Japan Post**, **DHL**, or **FedEx**, depending on the destination and shipping method selected at checkout.
---
**Delivery Time**
- **In-stock items**: Orders are processed and shipped within **51 to 5 business days or 5 to 30 business days** from the date of purchase.
- **Pre-orders**: Items will be shipped within **7 business days** after the official release date.
- **Special order items**: Delivery may be delayed depending on the supplier's stock status. We will contact you if delays exceed the estimated timeframe.
Please note: Delivery times may vary due to customs clearance, weather conditions, postal delays, and holidays. Thank you for your understanding.
---
**Shipping Costs**
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout using our shipping rate calculator. Final shipping charges depend on your destination and the total weight of your order.
We currently offer **international shipping** to most countries.
---
**Returnsv**
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, the product must be unused, unopened (i.e., shrink wrap or manufacturer seal must be intact), and in the same condition as when you received it, including the original packaging.
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the return is due to our error (e.g., defective, damaged, or incorrect item). Please note that we are unable to refund the original shipping charges.
To initiate a return, please contact us at ruryaam@gmail.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll provide you with a return shipping label and detailed instructions. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return-related questions at ruryaam@gmail.com.
---
**Damages and Issues**
Please inspect your order upon delivery and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or incorrect. We will work quickly to resolve the issue.
Return Address: Rury Art & Music Inc., 2-3-3 Minamikoiwa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan 133-0056
(Please contact us before sending any items.)
---
**Non-returnable Items**
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns for items on sale or gift cards.
---
**Exchanges**
To exchange an item, we recommend returning the original item and placing a new order separately after the return is accepted.
---
**Refunds**
Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will notify you of the approval status. If approved, your refund will be processed to your original payment method within 5–10 business days. Please note that your bank or credit card provider may take additional time to post the refund to your account.
