JST-056 Astpai Corruption Concealed CD
From Austria comes Astpai, a four piece melodic hardcore/punk band that draws heavily on Kid Dynamite and The Nerve Agents as much as they do From Ashes Rise. Informed and in your face punk rock that displays a maturity beyond what you'd expect from a group of kids this young. AVAILABLE MAY 2008.
JST-055 One Win Choice Never Suspend Disbelief CD
The debut release from this five-piece New Jersey outfi featuring fist pumping melodic hardcore in the vein of Strike Anywhere, Heckle, and Strung Out. Social commentary set on fire, an absolute dose of energy driven punk rock. BUY THIS!
JST-054 Giving Chase A Cheap Print of a Masterpiece CD
Long awaited debut full-length release from this five piece Philly outfit. Fast, technical hardcore with insightful lyrics and breakneck starts and stops. Just a taste of what to expect in the future from this standout group. BUY THIS!
JST-053 Jena Berlin Quo Vadimus CD
Sophomore effort from one of the hardest working bands around. Eleven songs of passionate mid-90's influenced post-hardcore that's been described as a cross between Texas is the Reason and Hot Water Music. An absolute must. BUY THIS!
JST-051 Giving Chase While Nero Played 7"
Two brand new songs from this five piece outfit out of Philly. Fast and urgent hardcore that'll hit you like a ton of bricks. First pressing of 500 are on red/black half and half vinyl and come with hand screenprinted inserts! BUY THIS!
JST-049 A Wilhelm Scream Diver 7"
Two songs exclusive to this seven inch. First pressing of 1000 is on grey/blue splatter viny and hand numbered. Get one before they're gone! You won't find these songs anywhere else. BUY THIS!
JST-048 Divide By Zero Answer to No One CD
Sure to be one of the most statement making full-lengths to be released in 2005, Divide By Zero's Answer to No One is 11 tracks of passionate and honest punk rock along the lines of Texas is the Reason meets The Lawrence Arms. This Chicago four-piece's sound is one that wears its influences on its sleeve but one that is remarkably fresh and all their own. BUY THIS!
JST-047 Stockyard Stoics Self-Titled CD
The debut release from Brooklyn's native son's. The Stoics play dirty punk rock 'n roll that fans of bands like The Clash, Rancid, and old school punk rock would enjoy with the added twist of the Stoic's poignant political commentary and take on the social stock of American mass consumer culturism. BUY THIS!
JST-046 The Code Rhetoric of Reason CD EP
Four brand new tracks from Pittsburgh's rising social and politically minded punk-ska five-piece; three brand new tracks and a cover of Op Ivy's "Unity". Fresh artwork from Ken Adams too! BUY THIS!
JST-044 Westgate Afire CD EP
Eight tracks of progressive hardcore that blur the lines between Kid Dynamite and Hot Water Music. Born and bread in the basements of Philadelphia, Westgate shows the fire and passion that Philly bands are known for, all the while forging ahead with a sound and intensity all their own. BUY THIS!
JST-043 Ritter Six Degrees of Variation CD EP
Featuring former members of The Overdrives, Ritter is a four piece punk rock powerhouse that is ready to set the world ablaze. Recorded at Clay Creek Studios by Nick Rotundo, “Six Degrees of Variation” showcases a young, yet mature band with a healthy mix of influences ranging from Strung Out and 88 Fingers Louie ("Free") to Edgar Allen Poe ("Alone"), and yeah, you can hear a little of The Overdrives in there too. BUY THIS!
JST-042 Giving Chase Nothing Ever Changes CD EP
Seven tracks of passionate and intelligent hardcore that is going to break down the walls of punk rock. Recorded at Clay Creek w/Nick Rotundo (Boy Sets Fire, None More Black), Nothing Ever Changes is a call to arms to stand up against the machine and bring hardcore and punk rock back to those that care about it most. BUY THIS!
JST-041 Keystone All-Stars Once...And Young CD
13 brand new punk rock 'n roll tracks from everybody's favorite blue-collar heroes outta Pennsylvania. This is the All-Stars third full-length release, and second on Jump Start. Fist pumping, alcohol fueled rock 'n roll that is a must for anyone that's ever been through the ringer and came out looking for more. BUY THIS!
JST-039 Jettison Wish You Were Her CD EP
Five song EP from this New Jersey power-pop-punk-rock quartet. Features former members of LWL and showcases a more mature, yet whitty sound then it's predcessor. If Kevin Smith and John Hughes created a soundtrack for the '80s Jettison would have surely been on it. BUY THIS!
JST-037 V/A 2 Sugar Sampler, Vol. 2 CD
2002 Jump Start label sampler featuring 11 previously unreleased tracks. 13 bands, 26 songs from the likes of Belvedere, Smackin Isaiah, The Commercials, Fonzie, Deville, M-80, No On 15, and more. BUY THIS!
JST-034 The Readymen Discography CD
A complete early discography of everything the band recorded up to their last LP, Restless. Contains tracks from the LP Show Hall Bound, their 12" vinyl split with The Chitz (first time ever on CD), and tracks from their 7" Factory. One of the most crucial yet overlooked reggae-influenced punk bands from the '90s and one that broke up way before their time. Features current members of The Stockyard Stoics. BUY THIS!
JST-033 The Commercials Twenty Years Tonight CD
The Commercials play hard-driving post-hardcore/emo that's often compared to Shades Apart and Texas is the Reason infused with a modern sense of sincerity and passion you don't see from many bands these days. BUY THIS!
JST-032 A Wilhelm Scream Benefits of Thinking Out Loud CD
Arguably the release that put this band on the map and made people start to take notice, A Wilhelm Scream combine harmonic aggression along the lines of Hot Water Music, Boy Sets Fire, and Propaghandi to create their own fformula of non-stop punk rock. Thirteen tracks of progressive and passionate punk rock. BUY THIS!
JST-031 Fonzie Built to Rock CD
Infectious melodic pop-punk in the same vein as Millencolin and Midtown, Fonzie's debut CD is a must for anyone that considers themselves a fan of catchy punk rock. Harmony, melody, driving guitars, and a rock 'n roll attitude that are sure to make Fonzie your new favorite band. CD also includes an interactive multimedia portion with two videos. BUY THIS!
JST-030 Belvedere 'Twas Hell Said Former Child CD
The third full-length from Canada's melodic hardcore/skate-punk workhorse. Ten songs of fast-as-fuck punk rock with blistering solos and more intensity than a Fallout Boy after party. Essential. BUY THIS!
JST-029 No On 15 Even a Trained Monkey Can Do It CD EP
This now out of date release showcased six songs from one of the most original and fun punk-ska bands to ever hit the scene. No one was quite like No On 15 and their brand of high energy punk rock fused with melodic horns was more than your average run of the mill band trying to milk a sound that was long past it's due. Lock up your daughters and keep the TV a nice safe distance if this band ever decides to make a go of it again. AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-027 Keystone All-Stars Man's Ruin CD
Thirteen (unlucky) tracks of in your face punk rock 'n roll from this Pennsylvania foursome. Blue-collar pride with the heart and soul that only the Keystone State could produce. If Social D grew up playing shitty dives in the middle of Pennsylvania this is probably what they'd sound like. BUY THIS!
JST-026 Deville Pleasure to Burn CD
Twelve tracks of awesome melodic skate-punk ala Strung Out and Good Riddence from this Canadian quintet. Produced by Blair Calibaba (Gob, Brand New Unit, Sum 41) and of the best debut performances you're going to find any band in this style.
JST-025 V/A 2 Sugar Sampler CD
Twenty-two songs from 11 bands, including all your favorites from the Jump Start roster like Belvedere, Deville, No On 15, The Overdrves, The Keystone All-Stars, and M-80. Also has guest appearances from Project Reconnect, Cents Less, Giving Chase, The Commercials, and Hidden in Plain View. Over 3000 copies sold on six dates of Warped Tour 2001.
JST-024 M-80 Don't Take It Away CD
The re-release of their self-produced debut blast of sonic abuse. Fourteen tracks of punk ala Heckle and Good Riddance with a dash of some crazy ska-punk for good measure.
JST-022 The Overdrives Too Far to Turn Back CD
Hard to believe it took this Pennsylvania foursome so long to put out a full-length record. Some of the best melodic hardcore punk ever produced by this homegrown outfit. Members went on to play with bands like Bigwig, Ritter, and The Fire Still Burns. AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-021 Straightlegged Kick/No On 15 Split Release CD
Four tracks from each band showcasing both Straightlegged Kick's Midwestern punk rock intensity and No On 15's energetic brand of East Coast drunken pop-punk with /horns. No On 15's tracks from this release are now available on the Even a Trained Monkey Can Do Ii Special Edition, which is ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-019 No On 15 S/T CD
The debut CD from one of the Beast of the East. Breathing new life into the stale pop-punk and ska mix, No On 15's style was fresh, energetic, and certainly not played out with this introductory slab. Long out of press, and it'll probably stay that way. Rumor has it that Jeremy Jump Start got naked at the CD release show.
JST-018 The B-3s Church of the Double Cross CD
The full-length longplayer from everybody's favorite blues-inspired ska band. Thirth ttracks of great upbeat and bluesy ska that also including all the tracks from their debut release, Devil's Bluebeat. BUY THIS!
JST-017 The Suspects Panic Button CD EP
Five 2-Tone styled American ska tracks to feast your ears on. The Suspects played a modern version of ska with more skill and talent than most bands that bastardized the genre in the late 90's. If you like bans like The Toasters or Specials, this EP is something you should have in your collection. BUY THIS!
JST-016 Belvedere Angels Live in My Town CD
From the Great White North came a holy ghost of fast skate punk called Belvedere. One of the hardest working bands in punk rock, Belvedere called Calgary, Canada home and brought the world a fierce blend of melodic hardcore/punk. Simply put: THIS RECORD ROCKS! AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-015 Version City Rockers VC Dub Clash CD
Twelve scorching tracks of roots-dub-reggae fresh from the Version City Studios. Features studio work and production by Victor Rice (ex-Scofflaws and Stubborn All-Stars), Jeff "King Django" Baker (Stubborn All-Stars/Skinnerbox/King Django Band), and Agent J (Crazy Baldhead/Slackers). BUY THIS!
JST-014 V/A Workin' Third Shift: Midnight Radio, Volume 2 CD
Nineteen of the freshest cuts of traditional ska, rock steady, and roots/skinhead/dub reggae. Features tracks from King Django, Dr. Ring-Ding, Orange Tree, The Kinetics, The Steady Ups, Intensified, After Hours, SeeSpot, Vic Rice, The Rhythm Doctors, Rocker T, The Robustos, and More! BUY THIS!
JST-013 Dr. Echo Cure for the Dubless CD
Seventeen tracks of blistering dub reggae from dub mastermind, Dr. Echo. Features dubbed out studio tracks from The Steady Ups, Defendants, Who Knows, and Dr. Echo himself. BUY THIS!
JST-011 Hitmen For Hire Money in the Pocket 7"
Debut release from this not defunct instrumental mod-ska band. Features two tracks of red-hot jazzy, instrumental ska and pressed on limited edition white vinyl. BUY THIS!
JST-010 The Antix Battery CD EP
The debut CD from one of the most promising ska-punk bands at the time on the East Coast. Think Slapstick, Less Than Jake, and the Voodoo Glow Skulls with a ton of youthful energy. BUY THIS!
JST-008 The GLG Twenties Or Does It Explode CD
The debut release from this now defunct group. Twelve tracks of hardcore-punk rock-ska with female vocals that will knock your block off! $8 ppd. BUY THIS!
JST-007 The B-3s Devil's Bluebeat CD EP
Also out of press, this, The B-3s first CD release showcases more of their bluesy, 2Tone, and traditional ska flavor. Steel Town's finest!
JST-006 The B-3s Only Human 7"
The out of print debut release from Pittsburgh's very own Two tracks of solid 2-Tone and blues influenced ska that would be come their trademark sound.
JST-005 The Kingpins Do the Ska 7"
Two songs from one of Canada's best ska bands! Recorded in an authentic style; live and raw, just they way they did back in JA in the '60s. A must for all collectors, the only pressing of this record was on sapphire blue vinyl. BUY THIS!
JST-003 Various Artists Midnight Radio CD
This essential traditional, jazz, and, swing styled ska compilation features 16 tracks from the likes of The Kingpins, B-3s, Stubborn All-Stars, Skavoovie, Robustos, Mobtown, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Dr. Raju, and more.
JST-001 The Planet Smashers 80 Bus 7"
Features the last three recordings ever made by the original line-up and a sure fire dose of their infectious pop-ska that they've come to be known by. Limited edition first pressing on red vinyl and hand numbered. Second press on black vinyl with different stamped labels.