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V.A. – New York Hardcore: The Way It Is (Colored Vinyl) [12"]
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“New York City Hardcore: The Way It Is” is widely considered one of the most essential hardcore compilations ever released, capturing the New York scene at its peak in 1988.
More than just a straight-edge collection, the album brings together bands from across the entire NYHC spectrum, including Bold, Nausea, Warzone, Gorilla Biscuits, Breakdown, Youth Of Today, Sick Of It All, Side By Side, and more.
Comparable to landmark compilations like “This Is Boston Not LA” and “Flex Your Head,” this release played a key role in establishing New York as a dominant force in American hardcore.
The tracks reflect the raw energy, diversity, and urgency of the late ’80s scene—fast, aggressive, and deeply influential.
“New York City Hardcore: The Way It Is” remains a cornerstone release for anyone interested in the roots and evolution of hardcore.
Track Listing:
01. Bold - Wise Up
02. Nausea - Fallout Of Our Being
03. Warzone - As One
04. Warzone - Escape From Your Society
05. Gorilla Biscuits - Better Than You
06. Gorilla Biscuits - Forgotten
07. Trip 6 - Back With A Vengeance
08. Breakdown - Sick People
09. Youth Of Today - Together
10. Youth Of Today - Understand
11. Sick Of It All - Politics
12. Sick Of It All - Pete's Sake
13. Krakdown - Ignorance
14. Side By Side - Dead Serious
15. Side By Side - Time Is Now
16. Youth Defense League - Blue Pride
17. Supertouch - Searchin' For The Light
Pressing Info:
FIRST PRESS
0008 - Black Test Press with blue Electro Sound labels
???? - Blue & Green matte labels; New Haven address on back cover; comes with a 12" x 12" 8-page booklet and a 12" x 12" band pictures / label insert
SECOND PRESS
0010 - Green with standard white labels
???? - Blue & Green labels; New Haven address on back cover; comes with 12" x 12" single-page insert with Huntington Beach address at bottom right
THIRD PRESS
???? - Black & white labels with Huntington Beach address; New Haven address on back cover; comes with 12" x 12" single-page insert with Huntington Beach address at bottom right
FOURTH PRESS (2001)
437 - Blue
FIFTH PRESS (2013)
545 - Opaque Green Vinyl
SIXTH PRESS (2014)
549 - Gold (Clear Orange)
SEVENTH PRESS (2020)
??? - Opaque Yellow vinyl
2022 PRESS
??? - Red Imported by:
MERCHPIT
c/o Thomas Riechert
Stauffenbergallee 12 d
01099 Dresden
Germany
info@merchpit.com
More than just a straight-edge collection, the album brings together bands from across the entire NYHC spectrum, including Bold, Nausea, Warzone, Gorilla Biscuits, Breakdown, Youth Of Today, Sick Of It All, Side By Side, and more.
Comparable to landmark compilations like “This Is Boston Not LA” and “Flex Your Head,” this release played a key role in establishing New York as a dominant force in American hardcore.
The tracks reflect the raw energy, diversity, and urgency of the late ’80s scene—fast, aggressive, and deeply influential.
“New York City Hardcore: The Way It Is” remains a cornerstone release for anyone interested in the roots and evolution of hardcore.
Track Listing:
01. Bold - Wise Up
02. Nausea - Fallout Of Our Being
03. Warzone - As One
04. Warzone - Escape From Your Society
05. Gorilla Biscuits - Better Than You
06. Gorilla Biscuits - Forgotten
07. Trip 6 - Back With A Vengeance
08. Breakdown - Sick People
09. Youth Of Today - Together
10. Youth Of Today - Understand
11. Sick Of It All - Politics
12. Sick Of It All - Pete's Sake
13. Krakdown - Ignorance
14. Side By Side - Dead Serious
15. Side By Side - Time Is Now
16. Youth Defense League - Blue Pride
17. Supertouch - Searchin' For The Light
Pressing Info:
FIRST PRESS
0008 - Black Test Press with blue Electro Sound labels
???? - Blue & Green matte labels; New Haven address on back cover; comes with a 12" x 12" 8-page booklet and a 12" x 12" band pictures / label insert
SECOND PRESS
0010 - Green with standard white labels
???? - Blue & Green labels; New Haven address on back cover; comes with 12" x 12" single-page insert with Huntington Beach address at bottom right
THIRD PRESS
???? - Black & white labels with Huntington Beach address; New Haven address on back cover; comes with 12" x 12" single-page insert with Huntington Beach address at bottom right
FOURTH PRESS (2001)
437 - Blue
FIFTH PRESS (2013)
545 - Opaque Green Vinyl
SIXTH PRESS (2014)
549 - Gold (Clear Orange)
SEVENTH PRESS (2020)
??? - Opaque Yellow vinyl
2022 PRESS
??? - Red Imported by:
MERCHPIT
c/o Thomas Riechert
Stauffenbergallee 12 d
01099 Dresden
Germany
info@merchpit.com