Zepeda Stephen (2 results)

Wraps. Condition: Good. Illustrated wraps. Side stapled. 10 by 7 inches. 50 pp. Black and white photos throughout. The L.A. Beat was a Los Angeles fanzine founded and published by Stephen Zepeda, who also founded Beat Records and worked as a music promoter in Long Beach, California. The zine covered punk, new wave and rock acts, both local and national. Second issue, featuring coverage of Gary Valentine, the Buzzcocks, the Last, the Quick, a look at the music scene in England in 1978, etc. GOOD+ condition. Minor soiling and toning to the covers. Minor edgewear.

Scarce first issue of this Los Angeles fanzine, with pieces on The Furys, the Stranglers, Generation X, Devo, Mink DeVille, Sex Pistols, and the Mumps. Covering punk, new wave, and rock acts, both local and national, it also includes album reviews, a list of fan clubs, and local advertisements. The L.A. Beat was published by Stephen Zepeda, who also founded Beat Records and worked as a concert promoter in Long Beach. Digest size (7" x 10"): 34 p. with black-and-white illustrations. Bound with two staples in white paper wrappers printed in black and red. Mild toning along the extremities; otherwise very good.