Description

Government Issue (often referred to as G.I.) was a HC/Punk band from Washington, DC. The band formed in 1980 and split in 1989. Singer John “Stabb” Schroeder was the group’s only constant member, although original drummer Marc Alberstadt played with the band from 1980 until 1986 and bassist-turned-guitarist Tom Lyle joined the band in 1981 and stayed until the end. Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Bad Religion) played with the band from 1981 through 1982. The group’s final bassist, J. Robbins, who played with the band from 1986 until their split, went on to form Jawbox and became an in-demand engineer and producer.
Even though this album is called an “EP”, it´s a 10 song album. It was recorded in 1987 and 1988, but released in 1989.
Still sealed. Mint.