The best collection of pre-Henry Rollins-era Black Flag. Much of The First Four Years finds the band in developmental mode, but the sonic anarchy and political vituperation met head-on more than once, creating a ferociously good time. Not simply for completists, this is an important recording of the then-burgeoning L.A. hardcore scene.

Nervous Breakdown 2:07
Fix Me 0:55
I've Had It 1:20
Wasted 0:51
Jealous Again 1:47
Revenge 0:58
White Minority 1:04
No Values 1:04
You Bet We've Got Something Personal Against You! 0:51
Clocked In 1:30
Six Pack 2:18
I've Heard It Before 1:38
American Waste 1:30
Machine 1:25
Louie Louie 1:17
Damaged I 4:05