Finally found after going missing for nearly 25 years (and doubted by some to even exist), the Young Republicans demo cassette is certainly one of the most elusive and infamous artifacts in the history of hardcore and is truly a special item. This hardcore holy grail was recorded in ’83 and only given to a handful of close friends before the band split and ¾ of the band would go on to form the initial lineup of the influential New York hardcore group YOUTH OF TODAY. This 9 song EP captures the absolute essence of spirited hardcore under the shroud of Reagan: snot-nosed teens going faster MPH while standing in opposition to teachers, parents, rednecks, & suburbia. Highly catchy & classic sounding, this could easily be considered the absolutely crucial missing NYHC or CT hardcore 7” EP from 1983. This demo features 3 tracks that would soon be re-recorded for the debut YOUTH OF TODAY 7” and another track that would become “Straightedge Revenge” on the Project X 7” on Schism. Comes in a high-quality thick, 14 pt glued sleeve with an old style dip cut top & a 2-sided insert containing lyrics & photos. Includes free digital download card.