In 2008 a joint effort between Grave Mistake, Vicious Circle, and No Way Records saw the reissue of the 1986 LP from Richmond, VA hardcore punk legends UNSEEN FORCE, "In Search of the Truth." GM and VC took care of a CD release, while No Way handled the vinyl. The vinyl version of the reissue went out of print several years later, and the remaining CDs for the most part were most likely relegated to a Mellow Mushroom dumpster.
Fast forward to 2012 - I acquired a ton of remaining No Way Records stock including about half a box of Unseen Force vinyl and a stack of inserts, but unfortunately no covers. I'm sure any sane person would either have tossed them in the trash, or maybe given them away as freebies, but I knew I was gonna do something cool with them EVENTUALLY, so they sat on a shelf at GMHQ.
Fast forward AGAIN to 2020 ... you know, that 2020. Let's just say there was a lot more free time than usual. I got the idea to FINALLY do something with these remaining copies of this incredible punk record that had been marinating for over a decade. I whipped up a cool sleeve from the OG art (total "bootleg" style cardstock glued onto blank LP jackets), reprinted a few cool flyers from the high res scans that Dave Brown / Vicious Circle had collected, and even redid a couple of rad UF paper stickers on similar sticker stock.
Anyways, I finally put these UNSEEN FORCE LPs together and I'm really stoked with how they came out! There are VERY FEW of these, and they will only be available in our webstore or bandcamp. Perfect for anyone who doesn't have a copy of the reissue or OG, or maybe just an avid fan. Tried to make the package as cool as possible!
Included in this version of the reissue are:
- black vinyl (from the 2008 reissue pressing)
- 12x12 double sided lyric sheet with a rad collage
- Limited jacket with front and back paste-on art
- two 8.5"x14" flyer reproductions
- one 8x5"x11" flyer reproduction
- two 3.75"x2.75" paper sticker reproductions (true to original size and stock)
- one 5.5" square advertisement reproduction for the LP
The reissue does NOT come with a digital download, however if you'd like one please just email me when you place your order, or put it in the order notes. FYI the release is streaming on all major platforms.
"Originally released in 1986 as one small pressing of 500 copies, we've unearthed one hell of a hardcore gem with this one. Finally available once again after 22 long years is the official reissue of UNSEEN FORCE'S devastating LP from 1986 "IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH." Hailing from none other than Richmond, VA, comprised of members of WHITE CROSS, HONOR ROLE, and 2000 MANIACS (and eventually FOUR WALLS FALLING and GWAR) ... UNSEEN FORCE made a name for themselves in their brief two year existence, playing countless shows both locally and nationwide, and releasing their 11 song monster of an LP. This reissue was created directly from the original Masters, you know this one sounds nice! This is a must have for fans of early to mid 80's USHC like CIA, BATALLION OF SAINTS, WHITE CROSS and all the good stuff like that! Hardcore for the hardcore, get in or get out."