Record Aficionado: Volume 1, US Hardcore / Punk 1978-1985

A selection of records from 1978 to 1985 with accompanying reviews, ads, and ephemera. 

Each volume of Record Aficionado is a treasure trove of subcultural design history. Whether you're an avid record collector who craves visual catnip, a punk exploring the era's first-rate American hardcore history, or a graphic designer interested in the vernacular/DIY design of subcultures and the specific visual aesthetics of hardcore and punk, this collection of 60+ records offers plenty to consider. 

Illustrations by JxB

Published by Tumbled Leather Publishing
Second edition, 2018

Softcover, perfect binding, 145 pages, 2-color printing, 500+ images,  8.5 × 11 inches