ANNOUNCE ‘GET IT AWAY’ DELUXE REISSUE OUT JULY 19 VIA ARCHIVAL LABEL, TRUST RECORDS.

Universally recognized as the first straight-edge band, SSD’s (Society System Decontrol) 1982 debut ‘The Kids Will Have Their Say’ is considered a landmark release for hardcore music. However, many fans consider their 1983 sophomore effort ‘Get It Away’ to be the band’s most crucial release. Most notable is the addition of guitarist Francois Levesque who joined the classic lineup of the “Boston Crew”: guitarist Al Barile, vocalist David “Springa” Spring, bassist Jaime Sciarappa and drummer Chris Foley. Another dramatic shift for ‘Get It Away’ was the improved recording quality of this recording. While ‘The Kids Will Have Their Say’ was recorded during multiple session on 8-track recorders, ‘Get It Away’ was recorded on 24-tracks at Downtown Studios in Boston and produced by Mike Bastarche and Lou Giordano (the latter of whom would go on to work with everyone from Hüsker Dü to the Goo Goo Dolls). “It was much more organized as far as the sessions went and we were more prepared” Foley explains. The result is a seven-song collection, including a cover of the Buzzcocks’ ‘No Reply’ that finally captured the veracity of the band’s legendary live performances. “When I listen back, it sounds like the vinyl can barely hold all the sound” he adds. That said, ‘Get It Away’ isn’t an easy release to describe—and the fact that hardcore didn’t exist yet allowed the band to approach aggressive music in a way that didn’t sound like anyone else. From the distortion-drenched groove of the opener ‘Glue’ to the blistering chaos of ‘Under The Influence’ and the avant-tinged experimentation of ‘Xclaim’, album effortlessly captures a moment of Boston at a time before the scene was codified. Ultimately, ‘Get It Away’ is the result of five people and a confluence of circumstances that had to come together in a very specific way in order to create this sonic document. “I think sometimes the arc of a band intersects with the arc of public taste and you have a moment” Foley says. “Whether it’s the cover art by Pushead (Metallica, Septic Death) or the pictures of us playing at CBGB on the back or maybe it’s just how unique we sounded in 1983. I think for some people it captured a moment in time.” Sciarappa adds, “When we were kids doing this stuff, I don’t remember thinking about future relevance. I’ve got to admit it’s pretty cool nowadays to hear how much the album meant to them and many have it in their top five hardcore albums of all-time, which is a nice compliment.” Following the 2023 reissue of ‘The Kids Will Have Their Say’, Trust Records is set to re-release this one on vinyl July 19 and across digital platforms for the first time ever. It features remastered audio of these songs by Dan Johnson at Audio Archiving Studios and immaculate deluxe packaging – the Trust Records touch. The album has been out of print for almost three decades and is massively in demand amongst the band’s rabid fan base – this is the first officially sanctioned repress of the album since its initial pressing back in 1983. Whether ‘Get It Away’ is already one of your favorite albums or you’re hearing it for the very first time, this is the definitive version of one of hardcore’s most important releases. In addition, Trust Records has partnered with Six Stair Productions to tell the SSD story. The short film, titled ‘Get It Away’, was directed and edited by Coan Buddy Nichols. It premiered last night at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles and today you can preview part one – watch below.

‘Get It Away’ – Deluxe Reissue Tracklisting:

SIDE A
01 – Glue
02 – Forced Down Your Throat
03 – Get It Away

SIDE B
04 – Under The Influence
05 – Nothing Done
06 – X-Claim
07 – No Reply

Photos by Glen E. Friedman

More About Trust Records:
Trust Records, launched in 2020, was formed to give classic punk and hardcore records the home that they deserve. The great records of this genre sprung from DIY roots to influence millions of disaffected kids around the world. As we now move into the “streaming age”, it’s crucial to keep their spirit and legacy alive. Trust’s focus is to ensure this music is available for all future generations while also getting the story and quality right. Their catalog so far includes 40th Anniversary Deluxe versions of Circle Jerks’ iconic albums ‘Group Sex’, ‘Wild In The Streets’ and 7Seconds’ 1984 landmark punk record, ‘The Crew’ in addition to reissues of Youth Brigade’s ‘Sound And Fury’ and DFL’s ‘My Crazy Life’ and more.