Description

Compilation – Four Old 7’s On A 12′ – Vinyl Record

Four Old 7’s on a 12′ is a compilation album released by Dischord Records in 1985. This album compiles four seminal 7-inch EPs from influential Washington D.C. hardcore punk bands, providing a historical snapshot of the early 80s punk scene. It includes music from The Teen Idles, State of Alert (S.O.A.), Government Issue, and Youth Brigade, all of which played pivotal roles in shaping hardcore punk’s raw, fast, and aggressive style. The compilation highlights the DIY ethos and energetic performances that characterized the D.C. hardcore movement.

These recordings capture the early energy and ethos of the D.C. hardcore punk scene, a movement that significantly influenced the broader punk rock genre. The bands featured in this compilation were among the first to emerge from the Washington D.C. area, helping to establish Dischord Records as a pivotal label in punk music.

The tracks are characterized by fast tempos, short song lengths, and a raw, aggressive sound that defined early hardcore punk. The compilation showcases the DIY spirit and politically charged lyrics that were central to the hardcore punk movement.

The compilation has been praised for its historical importance and for preserving the raw sound of early hardcore punk. It is considered an essential collection for fans of punk and hardcore music, offering a comprehensive look at the beginnings of the D.C. hardcore scene.

The music from these bands has influenced countless other punk and hardcore bands, cementing their place in the history of the genre. The album’s release helped to solidify the reputation of Dischord Records as a crucial label for punk and hardcore music.

Free album download included with this LP

Vinyl remastered from original source tapes

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic

Track Listing

The Teen Idles – Minor Disturbance E.P.
Teen Idles
Sneakers
Get Up And Go
Deadhead
Fleeting Fury
Fiorucci Nightmare / Getting In My Way
Too Young To Rock

S.O.A. – No Policy E.P.
Lost In Space
Draw Blank
Girl Problems
Blackout
Gate Crashers
Warzone
Riot
Gang Fight
Public Defender
Gonna Hafta Fight

Government Issue – Legless Bull E.P.
Religious Ripoff
Fashionites
Rock ‘N Roll Bullshit
Anarchy Is Dead
Sheer Terror
Asshole
Bored To Death
No Rights
I’m James Dean
Cowboy Fashion

Youth Brigade – Possible E.P.
It’s About Time That We Had A Change
Full Speed Ahead
Point Of View
Barbed Wire
Pay No Attention
Wrong Decision
No Song