| Turn It Around! | |
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| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | October 1987 September 1991 (reissue) |
| Recorded | August 1987 |
| Studio | Dangerous Rhythm in Oakland, California |
| Genre | Punk rock, hardcore punk |
| Length | 30:01 |
| Label | Maximumrocknroll Very Small Records (reissue) |
| Producer | Kevin Army |
Turn It Around! is a punk rock compilation album by Maximumrocknroll. Originally released as two 7-inch records in October 1987, it served as a benefit to raise money for the Berkeley, California DIY punk scene (known as the Gilman Street Project). The compilation featured the first appearances of many bands who would later become well known outside of the scene, including Operation Ivy, Crimpshrine and Isocracy. Due to the poor sound quality of the original 7-inch version, Turn It Around! was reissued by Very Small Records in September 1991 as one LP.[1] However, the compilation is currently out of print and has never seen a CD release.
In retrospect, it has been cited as an important compilation album and served as an introduction to a number of the bands, most of which would go on to release albums on the then-newly formed Lookout Records. Many musicians from the later Gilman Street scene have cited Turn It Around! as an influence.[2]
- ^ "Turn It Around!". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
- ^ 10 Questions for Billie Joe. Time Magazine. Retrieved 2015-10-25