Start with what this record actually is
Everything Went Black is a 12 inch vinyl record collecting previously unreleased Black Flag recordings from 1978 to 1981. That date range is the key fact: this is an archival compilation, not a studio album with a fixed running order you might already know.
If you are shopping for punk vinyl, that distinction matters. You are buying a document of the band's early years, and the supplied listing describes it that way rather than as a greatest-hits package. The record is listed under the SUPERJUMBO brand and is available at Superjumbo Records in Downtown Aurora, IL.
Catalog details for Everything Went Black
- Everything Went Black: Format: 12 inch vinyl record; artist: Black Flag; content: previously unreleased recordings, 1978-1981. Confirms the format and the archival scope so you know what you are ordering.
Everything Went Black - Everything Went Black: Brand: SUPERJUMBO; available at Superjumbo Records in Downtown Aurora, IL. Tells you where the release is stocked if you prefer to buy in person or confirm availability.
What the listing does not confirm
The supplied information does not include vinyl weight, pressing plant, remastering credits, or sleeve and insert details. It also does not state a track list, runtime, or whether the recordings have been restored. Absence of those details in the listing is not proof they are missing from the release itself; it simply means you should not assume them.
For a compilation like this, those are exactly the details collectors often want. If any of them decide the purchase for you, ask the seller before ordering rather than guessing from the title.
Checks worth making before you order
Use these as questions to resolve with the seller, not as claims about this specific pressing.
- Pressing and weight: The listing does not state a vinyl weight or pressing plant. If heavy vinyl or a specific pressing matters to you, confirm it first.
- Sleeve and inserts: No sleeve condition, gatefold, or insert details are supplied. Ask for a description or photos if packaging is part of why you collect.
- Track list and runtime: The listing describes the content as recordings from 1978 to 1981 but does not list tracks. Check the track list if you want to know exactly which sessions are included.
- Availability: The record is listed as available at Superjumbo Records in Downtown Aurora, IL. Confirm stock before making a trip.
Playback basics for a 12 inch punk record
A 12 inch record plays at the standard LP speed on a turntable set up for LPs. The supplied listing does not include playback speed or any special playing instructions, so treat it as a normal 12 inch vinyl record and follow your turntable's usual setup.
Before playing any new record, inspect it under good light and check the stylus. If the record arrives with visible dust or debris, clean it before the first play rather than after. The supplied information does not include care instructions for this release, so use your usual record-cleaning routine and avoid anything abrasive.
Who this record suits
This is a good fit if you want early Black Flag material in a single 12 inch package and you are comfortable buying a compilation whose packaging and pressing details are not spelled out in the listing. It is a less certain fit if you need confirmed vinyl weight, a specific pressing, or a full track list before you commit.
At a catalog price of USD 28.70 against a comparison price of USD 41.00, the listing presents it as a lower-cost way into the record. Whether that is good value depends on how much the unconfirmed details matter to you, so weigh the price against the questions above rather than the price alone.
