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| Mission of Burma discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 5 |
| Live albums | 2 |
| Compilation albums | 8 |
| Video albums | 6 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Singles | 5 |
This is the discography for Mission of Burma, a post-punk band from Boston.
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Live at the Bradford is the official video of the two farewell shows of post-punk group Mission of Burma held at the Bradford Hotel in 1983.
A Gun to the Head: A Selection from the Ace of Hearts Era is a compilation album by Mission of Burma, released in 2004.
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Snapshot is a live album by the American band Mission of Burma. It was recorded in front of a small audience at Boston's Q Division Studios for broadcast on WFNX. It was initially released exclusively through the iTunes Store, but has since been made available through other online channels, most notably in lossless FLAC format through Matador Records' online store.
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