Second 7" EP from the lads in Clearance. Released on the band's own Microluxe Recs in Chicago, IL, catalog no. MLX-002. First 100 records pressed to clear GREEN vinyl - all copies packaged in full-color pocketed jackets. Inner sleeves are numbered by hand.
From the back cover:
"Recorded by Dorian in July 2013.
CLEARANCE is
Mike (gbv) / Arthur (d)
with Greg + John
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