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Black Flag released Annihilate This Week as a single in 1986, during the Los Angeles hardcore band's most volatile period. By this point, the group had fractured and reformed multiple times under Henry Rollins' vocal tenure, yet their output remained uncompromising—this release captures the band's relentless approach to punk aggression at 45 RPM, a format choice that amplified the sonic intensity.

The title track "Annihilate This Week" exemplifies Black Flag's stripped-down fury, while "Best One Yet" and "Sinking" showcase the band's ability to sustain tension across varying tempos. Thematically, the record channels the nihilism and urgency that defined SST Records' aesthetic during the mid-'80s—raw production, no melodic concessions, pure kinetic drive. The 45 RPM pressing elevates these tracks with added aggression, making every note sharper and every silence heavier.

This repress, likely manufactured after 2000, presents the single on a 12" 45 RPM vinyl with distinctive production choices: KDisc laser etching on the disc itself and hand-written codex for additional information, with the SST logo appearing only on Side One's label. The combination of DIY aesthetics and precision pressing reflects the label's commitment to presentation without sacrificing the music's brutal character. For collectors and Black Flag archivists, this pressing preserves a crucial moment in the band's catalog with attention to format-specific dynamics.

Tracklist:

A. Annihilate This Week (4:27)
B1. Best One Yet (2:27)
B2. Sinking (5:02)