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Against The Grain (1990)
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Tracklist
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Song title Song writer(s) Version Length Interpretations
1 Modern Man Greg Graffin Album version 1:56 5
2 Turn On The Light Brett Gurewitz Album version 1:24 9
3 Get Off Greg Graffin Album version 1:42 2
4 Blenderhead Brett Gurewitz Album version 1:12 3
5 Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking Jay Bentley Album version 0:57 5
6 Anesthesia Brett Gurewitz Album version 3:03 7
7 Flat Earth Society Brett Gurewitz Album version 2:22 11
8 Faith Alone Greg Graffin Album version 3:34 5
9 Entropy Greg Graffin Album version 2:23 4
10 Against The Grain Greg Graffin Album version 2:08 6
11 Operation Rescue Greg Graffin Album version 2:07 5
12 God Song Greg Graffin Album version 1:37 11
13 21st Century (Digital Boy) Brett Gurewitz Album version 2:49 15
14 Misery And Famine Greg Graffin Album version 2:34 1
15 Unacceptable Jay Bentley, Greg Hetson Album version 1:43 8
16 Quality Or Quantity Greg Graffin Album version 1:34 3
17 Walk Away Brett Gurewitz Album version 1:48 3
To top United States
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (1600x1600)
Against The Grain - Vinyl (Side One) (1600x1600)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2022 Vinyl: Clear / Label: Black
Project M Exclusive Sold on the following websites: Brooklyn Vegan, The Hard Times & Revolver Mag
17 tracks - Colored vinyl - Limited 300 - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (320x317)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph 2017 Vinyl: Black / Label: Black
Reissue has matte labels as opposed to the glossy labels of the original and show the updated epitaph address (2798 Sunset) on the wrap around legal text unlike previous pressings that have 6201 Sunset.
17 tracks - Reissue - Stickered cardboard sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (1445x1414)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 2016
Different cover art (more similar to the original 1990 version).
17 tracks - Reissue - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (stickered) (1000x1000)
Against The Grain - Vinyl Side One (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2014 Vinyl: Translucent purple / Label: Black
Hot Topic Exclusive.
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 700 - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (stickered) (1000x1000)
Against The Grain - Vinyl Side One (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2014 Vinyl: Translucent yellow / Label: Black
Indie record store exclusive release.
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 700 - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (954x945)
Against The Grain - Vinyl side 2 (997x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2010 Vinyl: Red
Part of the 30th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 3000 - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (976x970)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 2010
Different artwork, close-up of corn ear. Artwork on cd is brighter.
17 tracks - Remaster - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (1006x1000)
Against The Grain - Vinyl side 1 (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2009 Vinyl: Black / Label: Black
Sticker on the front has rounded corners and the purple Epitaph logo on the vinyl labels is different than the original version (Sticker and label are the same as the yellow and purple limited editions).
17 tracks - Reissue - Stickered cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (800x800)
Against The Grain - Vinyl side 1 (780x772)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2009 Vinyl: Yellow / Label: Black
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 500 - Stickered cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (800x800)
Against The Grain - Vinyl side 1 (800x773)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 2009 Vinyl: Purple / Label: Black
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 660 - Stickered cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (600x580)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 2004
Different artwork front cover and CD.
17 tracks - Remaster - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (384x640)
Against The Grain United States MC Epitaph Records 2004
17 tracks - Remaster - Cassette case
Against The Grain - Front (1002x1000)
Against The Grain - Vinyl side 1 (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 1994 Vinyl: Black / Label: Black
Second pressing with different run-out grooves ("S-28891"/"S-28892" has been added). The sticker on the front of the sleeve has sharp corners (compared to the 2009 reissues)
This also has a small ring indent in the label unlike the large ring on the first pressing.

17 tracks - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (600x600)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 1991
Release date taken from pressing stamp.

17 tracks - Reissue - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (600x595)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 1990
This version has different back cover (spine : one side white text, other side yellow text instead of both sides yellow text)
17 tracks - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (710x712)
Against The Grain United States CD Epitaph Records 1990
17 tracks - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (800x800)
Against The Grain - Side One (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 1990 Vinyl: Black / Label: Black
First Pressing.
The first pressing can be identified by the large ring indent in the centre label.
17 tracks - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - No image (1000x1000)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 1990 Vinyl: Black / Label: Black
This pressing has an error on the label: both sides say "Side One".
17 tracks - Cardboard sleeve and dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (648x1000)
Against The Grain United States MC Epitaph Records 1990
17 tracks - Cassette case
Against The Grain - Vinyl (314x273)
Against The Grain United States 12" Epitaph Records 1990 Vinyl: Black / Label: White / Cover: White
17 tracks - Test press - Paper dust sleeve
To top Europe
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (1600x1600)
Against The Grain - Vinyl (Side One) (1600x1600)
Against The Grain Europe 12" Epitaph Europe 2023 Vinyl: Clear w/Yellow & Purple Splatter / Label: Black
Kingsroad Merch EU Exclusive
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 500 - Cardboard sleeve and printed dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (600x600)
Against The Grain - Vinyl (Side One) (1600x1600)
Against The Grain Europe 12" Epitaph Europe 2023 Vinyl: Orange/Black Marble / Label: Black
Indie Retail Exclusive
17 tracks - Reissue - Colored vinyl - Limited 1000 - Cardboard sleeve and printed dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (1599x1600)
Against The Grain - Vinyl (Side One) (1600x1600)
Against The Grain Europe 12" Epitaph Europe 2023 Vinyl: Black
1st European pressing
17 tracks - Reissue - Limited 1000 - Cardboard sleeve and printed dust sleeve
Against The Grain - Front (714x703)
Against The Grain Europe CD Epitaph Europe 2004
Different artwork front cover and CD.
17 tracks - Remaster - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (994x997)
Against The Grain Europe CD Epitaph 2004
Euro bootleg of the re-master release. "Bad Religion" on the inlay instead of "Re-mastered from the original recordings". No copyright info/photographer on the pictures. Missing catalog number (except on the CD)
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Remaster
Against The Grain - Front (1017x1000)
Against The Grain Europe CD Epitaph Europe 1990
17 tracks - Jewel case
To top Japan
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (944x934)
Against The Grain Japan CD Epitaph Records | Sony Music Ent. | Epic 1995
17 tracks - Reissue - Jewel case with obi
To top Australia
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (600x596)
Against The Grain Australia CD Epitaph Records | Shock Records 2004
Clear CD tray with track listing and "Re-Mastered From The Original Recordings" printed on underlay.
(C) 1991 Epitaph. (P) 2004 Manufactured by Shock Records under exclusive agreement with Epitaph. All rights reserved. Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
17 tracks - Reissue - Remaster - Jewel case
To top Brazil
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (599x601)
Against The Grain Brazil CD Epitaph Records , Roadrunner Records 1999
17 tracks - Reissue - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Front (788x610)
Against The Grain Brazil CD Epitaph Records, Paradoxx 1999
17 tracks - Issued in a standard jewel case with a black cd tray.
Against The Grain - Front (703x581)
Against The Grain Brazil CD Sum records 1990
17 tracks - Jewel case
To top Israel
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (1407x1407)
Against The Grain Israel CD Epitaph Records 2004
Seems to be a bootleg promo version of the 2004 US version (same catalog ID). However, the front artwork is different (more like the original art). Some extra symbols/text have been printed on the CD: an arrow, P, "promo" and "not for sale" in Hebrew.
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Promo - Remaster - Jewel case
To top Poland
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Cover (394x607)
Against The Grain Poland MC Epitaph 1996
Marketed by – Eurosun Media Corp. Distributed by - Music Corner Records.
17 tracks - Reissue
Against The Grain - Front (600x582)
Against The Grain Poland MC MG Records 1990
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Cassette case
To top Russia
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front w/Obi-Strip (500x434)
Against The Grain Russia CD Soyuz music | Союз 2007
Official Russian edition include OBI-strip and 8-page Booklet
"For sale in Russia and CIS countries only." text on back cover
17 tracks - Reissue - Jewel case with obi
Against The Grain - Front (598x597)
Against The Grain Russia CD 2004
Packaged in a jewel case with a transparent tray.
4-page booklet.
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Remaster - Jewel case
Against The Grain - CD (600x450)
Against The Grain Russia CD M.A.D. Records 1990
CD-r
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Jewel case
Against The Grain - Cover (424x444)
Against The Grain Russia MC Piggymot Records 1990
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Tape case
To top South Korea
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (740x687)
Against The Grain South Korea CD Sony Music Korea 1990
17 tracks - Jewel case
To top Thailand
Item name Country Format Label Year Disc / Label details
Against The Grain - Front (633x1000)
Against The Grain Thailand MC Epitaph Records 2004
Bootleg! - 17 tracks - Cassette case
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