Descendents will reissue “I Don’t Want To Grow Up,” the band’s second album, arriving November 21, 2025 from Org Music.
The reissue will be available on all formats—LP, CD, and cassette—alongside a special “Punk Note” LP edition featuring alternate packaging.
The release marks the second installment in Org Music’s ongoing reissue campaign with Descendents, who recently reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. Following the reissue of “Milo Goes To College,” this new edition brings fresh attention to one of the band’s most beloved albums—arriving just in time for its 40th anniversary.
Originally released in 1985 on New Alliance Records, the label founded by Minutemen’s D. Boon and Mike Watt, “I Don’t Want To Grow Up” was recorded after vocalist Milo Aukerman returned from college. It also marked the first of two albums to feature guitarist Ray Cooper. With brighter melodies and sharper hooks than its predecessor, the record helped the band avoid the dreaded sophomore slump while cementing their status as one of punk’s most influential voices.
Among the many formats, fans will find a standout: a limited “Punk Note” edition designed by John Yates (Stealworks). Inspired by the iconic Blue Note jazz label artwork of Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, these reimagined covers bring a bold, visual reinterpretation of punk history.
The reissue will be available in the following variants:
Widely Available Formats:
- Black LP
- “Banana Peel” LP
- Punk Note Edition (Black Vinyl)
- CD
- Cassette (Yellow)
Limited / Exclusive Variants:
- Punk Note Edition (Transparent Yellow LP) — Org Music Exclusive
- “Oxblood Docs” LP — Descendents Exclusive
- Ocean LP — BrooklynVegan
- Pink LP — Zia Records Exclusive
- Green Bay LP — 1-2-3-4-GO! Records
- Bubble Gum LP — Going Underground Records & Seasick Records Exclusive
- Black LP with Exclusive Obi Strip — Celebrated Summer Records
- Purple Swirl Cassette — Tapehead City Exclusive
With “I Don’t Want To Grow Up,” Descendents sharpened their signature mix of melody and urgency, laying down a blueprint that countless punk bands would follow. Forty years later, the album still feels raw, relatable, and essential—now reintroduced in a definitive reissue that honors its enduring legacy.
More reissues are on deck. The campaign will continue with “Enjoy!,” “ALL,” “Bonus Fat,” and beyond.
Pre-orders and variant details available at: