Restless Variations is a compilation album of newer artists (in 1986) that were on Restless Records issued as a single LP in a gatefold sleeve.

The album included tracks from several notable acts, including Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper, The Dead Milkmen, Fear and Get Smart!

and was compiled by Steev Riccardo, Scott Vanderbilt and Rick Orienza.

A "record release" concert, featuring Mojo Nixon, the Dead Milkmen, John Trubee and 28th Day, was held at Raji's in Hollywood on February 12, 1986.

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