This reference work seeks to catalog the exhaustive output of North American punk, hardcore, and power pop music released between 1975 and 1985. Author Burkhard Jarisch compiles extensive bibliographic data to provide a structured record of independent music production during a formative decade. The text serves as a primary resource for collectors and historians by organizing releases alphabetically and providing technical specifications for each entry. The framework is designed to facilitate the identification and verification of rare vinyl records and independent pressings from the era.

Collectors and music historians frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for identifying independent pressings from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Experts note the high level of technical detail provided for each entry, making it a standard tool for archival research in the punk and hardcore genres.