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Snakefinger – Against The Grain (Ralph SN-8353, 1983) • 1983 Ralph Records compilation from Snakefinger (Philip Lithman), longtime collaborator & guitarist for The Residents • Features underground favorites including The Spot, Beatnik Party, The Model, The Man In The Dark Sedan and Kill The Great Raven • Several tracks performed and produced with The Residents at El Ralpho Studios, San Francisco • Original Ralph Records pressing with SN-8353-A / SN-8353-B matrices and additional mastering/plating inscriptions in deadwax • Important release from the Ralph Records catalog, home to The Residents, Tuxedomoon, Fred Frith and other avant-garde artists • Vinyl retains strong gloss with light cosmetic wear; visually VG+ • Jacket presents nicely with light edge wear; solid VG+ The Residents connection The back cover confirms: * Tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 feature The Residents. • Excellent entry point into the Snakefinger/Residents catalog and one of the stronger collectible ti