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01. Adolescents - I Hate Children
02. Adolescents - Who Is Who
03. Adolescents - Wrecking Crew
04. Adolescents - L.A. Girl
05. Adolescents - Self Destruct
06. Adolescents - Kids Of The Black Hole
07. Adolescents - No Way
08. Adolescents - Amoeba
09. Adolescents - Word Attack
10. Adolescents - Rip It Up
11. Adolescents - Democracy
12. Adolescents - No Friends
13. Adolescents - Creatures
ARTIST
TITLE
Adolescents
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
MR 491LP MR 491LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
12/12/2025

European edition with exclusive Ed Colver photo-poster, width 60 cm x height 30 cm. Few records from the American punk underground have echoed as far and wide -- or as enduringly -- as the Adolescents' self-titled debut, first released by Frontier Records in 1981. Known to fans simply as "The Blue Album," this landmark release captured the raw pulse of Southern California's teenage rebellion at a time when hardcore was beginning to take shape yet still holding onto the infectious urgency of punk's first wave. Formed in Fullerton, California, Adolescents brought together members of earlier OC punk outfits like Social Distortion and Agent Orange, fusing their varied influences into something uniquely their own. With songs like "Amoeba," "Kids of the Black Hole," and "No Way," the album offered more than just speed and volume -- it spoke directly to suburban alienation, youthful frustration, and the search for identity in a world that felt increasingly hostile and conformist. This new edition offers longtime listeners and new fans alike a chance to revisit -- or discover -- an album that helped define the West Coast punk sound. From its striking blue cover to its mix of melody, defiance, and urgency, Adolescents remains a vital listen, as relevant today as it was over four decades ago. It's an album that didn't just reflect its moment -- it shaped what punk could be: loud, smart, emotional, and unflinchingly real. Reissued with care and respect for its original spirit, "The Blue Album" stands not only as a milestone in punk history, but as a testament to the enduring power of youth in revolt.