The Cramps "Smell of Female" (1983)

It's only about 30 minutes, but what a 30 minute ride!  This is a live set released in 83.  I assumed that the playing would be sloppy and amazing (and it is), but the sound quality really blows me away!  Most of the live recordings of The Cramps' peers sound terrible.  This is a clean, crisp recording.  Wow.

The Cramps "Psychedelic Jungle/Gravest Hits" (1981/1979)

This is a CD reissue of The Cramps' second full length, with their debut EP tacked onto the end.  Hence the 2 dates. 

Psychedelic Jungle suffers a bit from muddy production, as so many 80s releases are prone to do.  Ultimately, it's just not their strongest collection of material.  The performances are rather subdued (by their standards).  I'd suggest skipping it.

The Cramps "Bad Music for Bad People" (1983)

Somehow The Cramps still sound fresher and more dangerous than most any contemporary band.  It's sloppy and raw and bad to the bone.  The rough production is a perfect fit for the ascetic of the music.

AMG lists the release date for this as 1983, but I'm fairly certain I remember kids wearing the T shirt before then.  It became an iconic signifier in the early 80s, & I have to admit that the graphics still appeal to me.

Most, if not all of these songs are now available on other releases, but this still holds up.