Fifteen of the best tracks of the Blasters' four 1980s studio albums collected on vinyl. A perfect overview of the band's brief recording career

The 15-song set includes the legendary Americana band's best-known tracks from their four '80s studio albums alongside deep cuts such as 'Kathleen,' an outtake from the band's last studio album, 'Hard Line.' Also includes the track 'One Bad Stud' originally featured on the soundtrack to director Walter Hill's 1984 cult film 'Streets of Fire.' From the outset of their career, with songs like 'Marie Marie' to 'Border Radio,' it was clear Grammy® winner Dave Alvin would be a songwriter to be reckoned with, and brother Phil brought an unparalleled knowledge of American roots music, giving the band a rock-solid musical foundation. The track list for 'Mandatory' was chosen with the full cooperation of the band. Originally released on CD in 2023, it now makes its vinyl debut as the very first Blasters hits LP. Grammy-nominated music journalist Chris Morris has contributed new liner notes, calling the collection 'a definitive sampling of the Blasters' recorded work from their 1980-1985 heyday.'

Bonus Materials

• Includes a download card with six bonus tracks along with updated liner notes from music writer, Chris Morris

Track Listing

• American Music
• Flat Top Joint
• Marie Marie
• No Other Girl
• I'm Shakin'
• Border Radio
• So Long Baby Goodbye
• Hollywood Bed
• One Bad Stud
• Red Rose
• Jubilee Train
• Long White Cadillac
• Trouble Bound
• Dark Night
• Kathleen

Additional Details

Label: Liberation Hall

Genre: Pop/Rock

Language: English

Run Time: 44:12 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 11/20/26

UPC: 810177210122