Various – Not So Quiet On The Western Front

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Label:	Alternative Tentacles – VIRUS 14
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation
Country:	US
Released:	1982
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Punk

Tracklist

A1	Intensified Chaos–	Intensified Chaos Bass – Kris (30) Drums – Chris* Guitar – Torrance Tang Guitar [Additional] – Bill Collins Vocals – RxOxBx* Vocals [Intro Vocal] – Alison Baker (2) Bass – Kris (30) Drums – Chris* Guitar – Torrance Tang Guitar [Additional] – Bill Collins Vocals – RxOxBx* Vocals [Intro Vocal] – Alison Baker (2)
A2	Social Unrest–	Their Mistakes Bass – John Vollick* Drums – Mark* Guitar – Danny Norwood Music By – Logic* Rhythm Guitar – Doug Logic Vocals – Creetin K-OS Words By – Norwood* Bass – John Vollick* Drums – Mark* Guitar – Danny Norwood Music By – Logic* Rhythm Guitar – Doug Logic Vocals – Creetin K-OS Words By – Norwood*
A3	Naked Lady Wrestlers–	Dan With The Mellow Hair Band – Max Volume (8)
A4	M.A.D. (9)–	Holocaust Bass – Dave* Drums – Bill* Guitar, Music By [All Music] – Steve* Producer – M.A.D. (9) Vocals, Lyrics By [All Lyrics] – Clifford* Bass – Dave* Drums – Bill* Guitar, Music By [All Music] – Steve* Producer – M.A.D. (9) Vocals, Lyrics By [All Lyrics] – Clifford*
A5	Killjoy (4)–	Rich Plastic People
A6	Fang (2)–	Fun With Acid Bass [Base] – C.W.* Drums – Joel Foxx Guitar [Gurtar] – T. Fly* Voice [Mouth] – Slam (35)
A7	Capitol Punishment–	El Salvador
A8	Ribsy–	Collapse Band – Sharon*
A9	Crucifix (2)–	Annihilation Bass – Matt* Drums – Chris* Guitar – Jimmy* Voice [Mouth] – Sothira* Written-By – Crucifix (2)
A10	Square Cools–	I Don't Wanna Die For My Country Bass – Boots Magner Drums – Louie (16) Guitar – Pat Imel Vocals – Rat's Ass Written-By – Sal (14)
A11	Los Olvidados (2)–	Pay Salvation Bass – Ray* Drums – Matt* Guitar – Geronimo (20) Vocals – Mike*
A12	Code Of Honor–	What Price Will You Pay? Bass – Dave Chavez Drums – Sal Paradise (4) Guitar – Mike Fox* Music By, Lyrics By – Code Of Honor Vocals – Johnithin Christ Bass – Dave Chavez Drums – Sal Paradise (4) Guitar – Mike Fox* Music By, Lyrics By – Code Of Honor Vocals – Johnithin Christ
B1	7 Seconds–	Fuck Your Amerika Bass, Backing Vocals – Steve Youth Drums, Backing Vocals – Bix Bigler Engineer – Jon Bell (2) Guitar, Vocals – Kevin Seconds Producer – The Greaves Bass, Backing Vocals – Steve Youth Drums, Backing Vocals – Bix Bigler Engineer – Jon Bell (2) Guitar, Vocals – Kevin Seconds Producer – The Greaves
B2	Unaware–	Race War Bass, Backing Vocals – Ivan Idea Drums – Joey Myers Guitar, Vocals – Frank LeSedd Producer – The Unaware* Vocals – Patrick Benatar Bass, Backing Vocals – Ivan Idea Drums – Joey Myers Guitar, Vocals – Frank LeSedd Producer – The Unaware* Vocals – Patrick Benatar
B3	Frigidettes–	Turmoil Bass – Cathy Pilobos Drums – Corrine Diaz Guitar – Gina Arnold (2) Vocals – Linda Abrahamian
B4	5th Column (2)–	Don't Conform Band – White Pete Lyrics By – Mike (118) Music By – Pete* Recorded By, Mixed By – Tom Mallon
B5	Ghost Dance (2)–	Shrunken Heads Bass – Ben (47) Drums – Bruce (44) Guitar – Eric (132) Voice [Vox] – Steve*
B6	Dead Kennedys–	A Child And His Lawn Mower Band – Ray* Words By [Words], Music By [Muzak] – Biafra*
B7	Rebel Truth–	All I Know
B8	Pariah (4)–	Learning Process Bass, Vocals – Ray Lujan Drums – Greg Travers Engineer – Glen Oey Guitar – Mike Smith (37) Producer – Kevin Army Vocals – Tony Cox (3) Words By, Music By – T.C.* Bass, Vocals – Ray Lujan Drums – Greg Travers Engineer – Glen Oey Guitar – Mike Smith (37) Producer – Kevin Army Vocals – Tony Cox (3) Words By, Music By – T.C.*
B9	Lennonburger–	Reagum Drums – Metal Mike Guitar [Gittar] – Mahavishnu Karmin Ghia Lyrics By – J. Bale* Music By – Ghia* Producer – Tom Mallon Slide Guitar – Dino Washington Vocals – Jumpin' Jeff Bale* Drums – Metal Mike Guitar [Gittar] – Mahavishnu Karmin Ghia Lyrics By – J. Bale* Music By – Ghia* Producer – Tom Mallon Slide Guitar – Dino Washington Vocals – Jumpin' Jeff Bale*
B10	Impatient Youth*–	Praise The Lord & The Ammunition Band – Mark Anderson (22)
B11	Bad Posture–	GDMFSOB Bass – Emilio* Drums – John* Guitar – Stephen* Voice [Throat] – 4-Way
B12	Demented Youth–	Assassination Attempt Bass – Tony (134) Drums – Jeff (113) Guitar – Roni Rage Vocals – Thruster (2)
B13	MDC (2)–	The Only Good Cop . . .
C1	Karnage (9)–	The Few, The Proud, The Dead Bass – Eric (139) Drums – Jake (65) Guitar – Glenn (7) Vocals – Chris (135)
C2	Domino Theory (2)–	Scare Bass, Vocals – Mo* Drums – Kurt (24) Guitar – Chris*
C3	NBJ*–	Dead Porker Bass, Vocals, Words By – Stan Fairrington Drums – June Bread Music By – Steve Bradshaw (2) Producer – Brian Corley (2) Vocals – Annelle Zingarelli Bass, Vocals, Words By – Stan Fairrington Drums – June Bread Music By – Steve Bradshaw (2) Producer – Brian Corley (2) Vocals – Annelle Zingarelli
C4	Whipping Boy (2)–	Human Farm
C5	Angst (2)–	Worker Bee Bass, Vocals – Joseph Pope Drums – Michael Hursey Guitar, Vocals – Jon E. Risk Producer – Tom* Written-By – J. Pope*
C6	Free Beer–	Premature Enlistment Bass – Tommy* Drums – Stevie* Guitar – Tony* Producer – T. Mallon* Vocals [Mic] – Mikie*
C7	Flipper–	Sacrifice
C8	Vengeance (4)–	No One Listens Arranged By – Vengeance (4) Bass – Robb Suave Drums [Drum Kit] – Terry Marker Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Jimmy Invalid Vocals – JX (2) Written-By – Invalid* Arranged By – Vengeance (4) Bass – Robb Suave Drums [Drum Kit] – Terry Marker Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Jimmy Invalid Vocals – JX (2) Written-By – Invalid*
C9	Juvinel Justice–	S/M Nightmare Bass – Ron Charles (2) Drums – Al* Guitar – Jon (St) Vitus* Vocals [Vocal Abuse] – Chris "Vermin" Savino
C10	Section 8 (5)–	Fat, Drunk, & Stupid Bass – Jim* Drums – Tom* Guitar – Louie* Mixed By – Clem Fisher Recorded By – Jon Bell (2) Vocals – Dim* Bass – Jim* Drums – Tom* Guitar – Louie* Mixed By – Clem Fisher Recorded By – Jon Bell (2) Vocals – Dim*
C11	Tongue Avulsion–	Libyan Hit Squad Bass – Dr. Franklin O. Swing Drums – Burni Nguren Guitar – Nivag Retsevi Music By, Lyrics By – Tongue Avulsion Vocals – Al Falfa Bass – Dr. Franklin O. Swing Drums – Burni Nguren Guitar – Nivag Retsevi Music By, Lyrics By – Tongue Avulsion Vocals – Al Falfa
D1	Maniax (2)–	Off To War Drums – Eric Dansby Guitar – Nick Urbina* Vocals – Rob Mitchell (6) Written-By – Mitchell*
D2	Vicious Circle (6)–	Strike Out
D3	UXB (4)–	Breakout Bass – Bibi Gunn Drums – Rik Wreck Engineer – Kirk Schreil Guitar – Bryant Barbituate Vocals – Ira Hood
D4	Scapegoats–	Shitcan Bass, Vocals – Henry Hample Drums – Joey Peters Guitar, Lead Vocals, Songwriter – Soave Loco Producer – The Scapegoats*
D5	Church Police–	The Oven Is My Friend Bass – Bruce Gauld Drums – Eric Lundmark Engineer – Max Trash Guitar – Dave Blakeslee Mixed By – Max Factor (5) Music By – Church Police Producer – Kevin Army Vocals – Tim Gallaher (2) Words By – T. Gallaher* Bass – Bruce Gauld Drums – Eric Lundmark Engineer – Max Trash Guitar – Dave Blakeslee Mixed By – Max Factor (5) Music By – Church Police Producer – Kevin Army Vocals – Tim Gallaher (2) Words By – T. Gallaher*
D6	Deadly Reign–	Systems Suck Bass – Scott* Drums – Anna* Guitar – Jack (37) Recorded By – Matt* Voice [Mouth] – Mike (134)
D7	No Alternative–	Dead Men Tell No Lies Bass, Vocals – Jeff Rees Drums, Vocals – Greg Langston Guitar, Lead Vocals, Words By, Music By – John Patterson (2)
D8	Wrecks–	Punk Is An Attitude Band – Lynn*
D9	Urban Assault (2)–	SLT Bass – Chris Cayton Drums – Troy Mowat Guitar – Dan Pozniak Vocals – Jon Hughes*
D10	Bent Nails–	No More Riots Bass – Byron "Whirlwind" Stamatatos* Drums – Mike "Sticks" Luzader* Guitar – Zach "Crazy Guy" Georgopoulos* Vocals – Frank "Vocals" Portman*
D11	MIA*–	New Left Bass – Paul* Drums – Moon* Guitar – Nick* Vocals – Mike*

Companies, etc.

Recorded At – Xandor Recording Studios
Recorded At – Bay Sound Reproduction
Recorded At – Sub-Basement Studio
Recorded At – Tom Mallon Studios
Recorded At – Magic Sound, Santa Cruz, CA
Recorded At – Dangerous Rhythm
Engineered At – Big Pink West Studio
Designed At – RE/Search Publications
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – ∆ 25586
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – ∆ 25587
Distributed By – Faulty Products
Copyright © – Winston Smith (5)
Copyright © – Pure Filth Inc.
Copyright © – Vicious Scam Tapes
Copyright © – Lithuanian Songs
Copyright © – Decay Music
Copyright © – Inside Music
Copyright © – Darknight Music
Copyright © – Mobile Modular Music
Copyright © – Mellow Shit Music
Copyright © – Alternative Tentacles Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Mobile Modular Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Alternative Tentacles Records

Credits

Artwork [7 Seconds Page "Skeeno HC"] – Pushead
Artwork [Church Police Page Art] – Eric*
Compiled By [Selections Compiled By] – Tim Yohannan
Cover, Design [Cover Designs By] – Winston Smith (5)
Design [No Alternative Page] – G. Langston*
Design [Pariah Page] – Tony Cox (3)
Liner Notes [Inner Sleeve] – Jumpin' Jeff Bale*
Other [Insert By] – "Maximum R'N'R" Fanzine Staff
Photography By [5th Column Photos] – Miryame
Photography By [Angst Page Photo] – Roye
Photography By [Back Cover Photo By] – Jerry Booth
Photography By [Back Cover Photography & Code Of Honor Page Photos By] – Erich Mueller
Photography By [Church Police Page Photos] – Joe Mama*
Photography By [Cover Photos By] – Tim Tonooka*
Photography By [Demented Youth Page Photos] – Al Haig (2)
Photography By [No Alternative Page Photos] – P. Denis (2)
Photography By [Scapegoats Page Photography] – Sylvia Foley
Photography By [Tongue Avulsion Page Photograph] – Larry Hammerness

Notes

Released by 'Maximum Rock N Roll' on Alternative Tentacles.
Includes a copy of 'Maximum Rock N Roll' fanzine #0 and has one custom inner sleeve with a history of the Northern California punk scene.
The zine devotes one page to each band featured on this compilation.

All bands are from Northern / Central California, and Nevada.

Subtitle: "Deprogramming by 47 Northern California & Nevada bands".

Later reissues are clearly marked on sleeve.

"Special thanks to Tom Mallon recordings, Klaus Fluoride (sic), Mike & Cindy Vraney, Möbius & to East Bay Ray".
"Special thanks to Winston Smith".

"Happy Trails Kids!" inner sleeve artwork © copyright 1982 Winston Smith.

Track A1 recorded at Xandor Studios, Orinda, CA. © 1981 Pure Filth Inc.
Track A2 © 1982 Social Unrest.
Track A11 © Square Cools.
Track A12 © ℗ Code Of Honor 1982.
Track B1 recorded in Skeeno © 1981 Vicious Scam / Kevin Brandt.
Track B2 © 1982 Lithuanian Songs.
Track B6 © 1982 Decay Music (BMI).
Track B8 recorded at Bay Sound Reproduction © 1982.
Track C2 © 1982 Inside Music (BMI).
Track C3 recorded at Sub-Basement Studios © Darknight Music 1980.
Track C5 recorded at Mallon Studios © ℗ 1982 Mobile Modular Music.
Track C6 recorded at Tom Mallon Studios, S.F.
Track C8 © Vengeance.
Track C10 © 1982 Section 8.
Track D1 recorded in July 1981 at Eric's house, Fresno © Maniax.
Track D4 recorded August 1981 at Magic Sounds.
Track D5 recorded live March 24, 1982 at Bay Sound, Oakland © 1980 Church Police © 1982 Mellow Shit Music.
Track D6 recorded at Dangerous Rhythm Studio.
Track D7 recorded at Mallon Studios, S.F. © 1981 John Patterson.
Track D8 © 1981 Jone Jetson.
Track D9 © U.A.

© & P 1982 Alternative Tentacles Records.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A): VIRUS 14 - A ‧‧ ⚇ MR ∆ 25586
Matrix / Runout (Side B): VIRUS 14 - B ‧‧ ⚇ MR ∆ 25586 X
Matrix / Runout (Side C): VIRUS 14 - C ‧‧ ⚇ MR ∆ 25587
Matrix / Runout (Side D): VIRUS 14 - "D" ‧ RE - ⚇ ∆-25587-X
Rights Society: BMI

Other Versions (5)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	Not So Quiet On The Western Front (2×LP, Compilation, All Purple Labels)	Alternative Tentacles	VIRUS 14	US	1982
Recently Edited	Not So Quiet On The Western Front (CD, Compilation, Reissue)	Sonic Reducer Records	VIRUS 14CD, SR-001	US	1999
Recently Edited	Not So Quiet On The Western Front (2×LP, Compilation, Reissue)	Sonic Reducer Records	VIRUS 14, SR-001	US	1999
	Not So Quiet On The Western Front (CD, Compilation, Reissue, Repress)	Sonic Reducer Records	VIRUS 14CD, SR-001	US	2004
	Not So Quiet On The Western Front (2×LP, Compilation, Reissue)	Maximumrocknroll	VIRUS 14	US	2012

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Reviews

Loose_Seal May 17, 2025
If anyone has a spare disc 1 they would sell...lemme know please!
Nnnniiii Apr 19, 2023
The "it's all a bunch of fucking shit" part in M.A.D.'s song is one of the greatest moments in the history of recorded music. unfortunately more relevant than ever...
fuck
HamburgerPimp Jun 17, 2022
Edited 2 years ago

if you are missing a copy of the booklet:

https://archive.org/details/MaximumRocknrollNo.01982/mrr_000/mode/2up
MFJazzyCat Nov 28, 2021
Best CA punk compilation ever, still have my OP, sounds as fresh as when my 15 year old ass bought it.
thestatelottery Mar 30, 2021
If anyone out there wants to just sell me the zine, please me. I have this on vinyl, but the zine is missing.
Brantly Jul 31, 2020
Edited 4 years ago

Wonderful encapsulation of an extremely important time in punk rock: post the 1st wave (Weirdos, Germs, Damned, Middle Class, etc.) and 2nd wave (Black Flag, Discharge, Minor Threat, Metal Urbain, etc.) pre the late 80's resurgence (Op Ivy, NOFX, Screeching Weasel, Big Black, etc.), nope, this was the no-mans-land era where to be a punk did not mean being hip, it meant being dedicated to a music and a lifestyle that was not accepted by society as it is today (thankfully). Certainly some clunkers on here (that Frigidettes song is comically atrocious, and I don't sense any irony there at all, and the Scapegoats song, though charming in its rudimentary sludge-punk, is pretty damn bad), but also some classic bands (Flipper, DK, M.D.C., Fang, etc.), and some unbelievable unknown gems (That Karnage song is so rad. The Angst song is like a post-punk prototype that sounds like a Bay Area Wire. Actually, side 3 across board is pretty fucking killer. Also a great tune by the Impatient Youth. The Vicious Circle song, may be one of the best hardcore songs you've never heard! ). As a chronicle of Bay Area punk rock, this couldn't be a more accurate portrayal of those times. A great record to drink a couple beers to and research the bands as you pogo around the room. Fun shit my punk rock brethren!!
jimthemailman77 Jan 5, 2020
Greatest regional comp ever, all tracks are good, some great. An important document.
nihilardtard May 17, 2019
buy it for the zine and throw the record at somebody cuz it's not good
udonclarise Nov 20, 2018
Fun fact: The Unaware and Tongue Avulsion shared . Tim Yohannan was so pissed when he found out.
xgavin13 Apr 30, 2017
My copy has a manufacturing flaw. All four sides begin with a crazy wobble that ships the needle.