The split was released on July 31, 2020 by Fat Wreck Chords and it features covers of each other's songs, five by NOFX and five by Frank Turner.

West Coast vs. Wessex is the final Frank Turner release to feature longtime drummer Nigel Powell.

[14] Frank Turner and NOFX's front man Fat Mike had already discussed the possibility of recording a split album over the course of previous years, including the approach they would take.

On West Coast vs. Wessex both acts aimed to interpret each other's songs differently than they were originally performed.

I didn't just go to Spotify and pick the five most-listened-to songs.”[16]Fat Mike admitted taking a similar approach.