VARIOUS-PUNK & NEW WAVE New York City Hardcore - The Way It Is (Classic 1988 US First Pressing 17-track vinyl LP with green and blue matte labels, picture sleeve and 12"x12" 8-page booklet. One of the most essential and influential hardcore punk compilations ever released, championing the Spirit of '88 in New York City, showcasing it was just as important as what happened in London in 1977. Featuring tracks by Warzone, Nausea, Gorilla Biscuits, Bold, Youth of Today, Sick OfIt All and more. This copy retains its original, opened shrink and has reduced wear to the sleeve, with some minor scuffing on the opening edge. The vinyl itself shows very little wear and remains in excellent condition. A must-have addition to any punk collection, and the first time we have ever seen this rare gem here)