Title: D.R.I. / Circle Jerks – Split LP
Year/Genre: 1980s, Hardcore Punk
Condition: New

Cultural Facts:

1. Brings together Houston’s D.R.I., who helped coin the term “crossover” by fusing hardcore with thrash, and L.A. veterans Circle Jerks from the early Hermosa Beach scene.

2. Circle Jerks formed when original Black Flag singer Keith Morris split from the band, carrying West Coast hardcore’s speed and sarcasm into his own project.

3. Pairing these two groups on one record mirrors classic ’80s punk tape-trading culture, where fans often discovered scenes by way of shared split releases.