Vertigo

January 30, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

Showcasing the vast vintage t-shirt arsenal of Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer.


Shirt #20: Metallica Europe Tour

Availability: Explore Vintage Metallica Tees on eBay

Year: 1990

Tour: Tour 1990

Fact: In 1990 Metallica released an unofficial, limited edition LP called, “In Vertigo You Will Be.”

Approximate value: $150-$200

Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage

  • Check out the previous vintage Metallica Crossed Arms t-shirt.


Success Ain’t Nothing But Trouble

January 27, 2011 by Jimmy J · 4 Comments  

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices.


Item #16: DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince

Year: 1989

Circulation: Rarer than a reunion with Ready Rock C. Don’t believe us? Check eBay.

GANBT was this trios debut single. Trio you say? That’s right, the outfit originally consisted of Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff Townes and Clarence Holmes aka Ready Rock C aka the human beatbox. But Ready Rock was more than just a beatboxer he also co-wrote and co-produced GANBT (before Jazzy Jeff was even involved) the very song that put the group on the map. Ready Rock was ousted from the group in 1990 after being told by Smith that beatboxing was tired (what the??) but he felt it was more about The Fresh Prince’s sites being set on going solo. A lawsuit ensued nine years later with Ready requesting royalties but the case was dissed and dismissed simply because the suit was filed beyond the statute of limitations. Ready Rock C had the skills at least a decade before the art of beatboxing exploded – I always wondered why he didn’t forge a solo career a-la Razel. But a Google search has him opting for fatherhood and a career in Philly real estate over the realized evils of the entertainment business and there ain’t nothing wrong with that! Check out the full story about Ready’s involvement in the group on his website. Respect.

Brand: Hanes

Measurements: 15″ (pit-to-pit) 23″ (rear collar-bottom seam)

Condition: Mint, deadstock.

Variables: None

Price: $125.00 (includes expedited shipping w/tracking and insurance in U.S. and Canada)

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Great Southern Company

January 25, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

A comprehensive resource of defunct t-shirt labels manufactured prior to the year 2000.


Brand #16: Great Southern Company

Circulation: Fairly Common

Era: 1970s-1992

Information: The GSC emerged out of Macon Georgia in the early 1970s as one of the world’s first entertainment merchandising companies. By the 1980s the tag was found on many band tees (most commonly Bon Jovi, Motley Crue and ZZ Top) as well as movie t-shirts. In 1992 the company was bought out by Polygram Records.

GSC may have used a generic unbranded tag prior to the 1980s because we have yet to see anything other than the above version of their tag.

If you have any info on GSC please comment below.

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Category: Brands


Crue Grit

January 24, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

Showcasing the massive collection of vintage motley crue tees aka formal attire in hell.


Shirt #2: Theater of Pain Texas Tour Jersey

Availability: Currently available on eBay

Album: Theater of Pain

Date: 1985

Fact: Theater of Pain was dedicated to Hanoi Rocks band member Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley who was killed as a result of Vince Neil’s drunk driving.

Approximate value: $250-$400

Image Courtesy of: wyco_vintage

Category: Motley Crue


AMF Jersey

January 21, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

harley davidson haven

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts


Item #40: AMF Jersey

Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on eBay

Decade: 1970s

Dealer Customization: None

Harley Fact: While Harley’s AMF years may have been their darkest in terms of motorcycle manufacturing, most of the swag from this era was pretty badass.

Approximate value: $150-250