Adverts - Television's Over [45] (1978)

A-Side: Television's Over • B-Side: Back From The Dead
released 1978 / RCA Victor 5127
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: T. V. Smith [aka Tim Smith] (vcls), Howard Pickup (gtr), Gaye Advert [aka Gaye Black] (bs), Laurie Driver (drms).

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Further information:  www.punk77.co.uk: The Adverts + Adverts Fanpage + TV Smith

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X-Ray Spex - Identity [45] (1978)

When you look in the mirror do you smash it quick,
do you take the glass and slash your wrists.
»Identity«

A-Side: Identity • B-Side: Let's Submerge
released 1978 / EMI INT 563
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Poly Styrene [aka Marion Elliot] (vcls), Jak Airport (gtr), Paul Dean (bs), Rudi Thompson [aka Stephen Thompson] (sax), BP Hurding (drms).

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Further information:  Poly's Punky Party

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Buzzcocks - Promises [45] (1978)

Why did you ever let me down
»Promises«

A-Side: Promises • B-Side: Lipstick
released 1978 / United Artists UP 36471
Band origin: Manchester/UK
Members on this recording: Pete Shelley (gtr, vcls), Steve Diggle (gtr, back vcls), Steve Garvey (bs, back vcls), John Maher (drms).

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Further information:  The Buzzcocks Website

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Dead Kennedys - Kill The Poor [45] (1980)

Jane Fonda on the screen today, convinced the liberals it's okay
»Kill The Poor«

A-Side: Kill The Poor [single version] • B-Side: In-Sight
released 1980 / Cherry Red CHERRY 16
Band origin: San Francisco/US
Members on this recording: Jello Biafra [real name Eric Boucher] (vcls), East Bay Ray [real name Ray Peperrell](gtr), Klaus Flouride (bs), Ted [real name Bruce Slesinger] (drms).

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Further information:  Dead Kennedys Website

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Rich Kids - Rich Kids [45] (1978)

A-Side: Rich Kids • B-Side: Empty Words
released 1978 / EMI 2738
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Midge Ure (vcls, gtr, keyb'ds), Steve New (gtr, vcls), Glen Matlock (bs, vcls), Rusty Egan (drms).
note: The front cover is plain red.

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Further information:  God Save The Sex Pistols – The Rich Kids

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Alternative TV - Life [45] (1978)

I make out it's poetry, that's why I'm screamin' at ya
»Life«

A-Side: Life • B-Side: Love Lies Limp
released 1978 / Deptford Fun City DFC 005
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Mark Perry (lead vcls), Alex Fergusson (gtr, back vcls), Tyrone Thomas (bs), John Towe (drms).

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Further information:  Mark Perry Website

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Swell Maps - Real Shocks [45] (1979)

So you seek to destroy - this has all been planned

»Real Shocks«

A-Side: Real Shocks • B-Side: English Verse/Monologues
released 1979 / Rough Trade RT 021
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Nikki Sudden [real name Adrian Godfrey] (gtr, vcls), Biggles Books [real name Richard Earl] (gtr, back vcls), Jowe Head [real name Stephen Bird] (bs, back vcls), Epic Soundtracks [real name Kevin Paul Godfrey] (drms, piano), Phones B. Sportsman [real name David Barrington] (gtr, mouthorgan, tin whistle, skin drum, whsitling, back vcls).

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Further information:  Jowe Head's Swell Maps Discography

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Radio Birdman - Rock'n' Roll War [demos + live 1976-78]

The eyes narrowed down behind Saigon Mirror shades.
»Dark Surprise«

A-Side: Death By The Gun/Dark Surprise/Didn't Tell The Man/If I Wanted To&Descent Into The Maelstrom
B-Side: Burn My Eye/Death By The Gun (Live)/American Ruse/Insane Alive/Search And Destroy/The Snake
released 1998 / Mission RB 001 [recorded 1976-78]
Band origin: Sydney/Australia
Members on this recording: Rob Younger (vcls), Deniz Tek (gtr), Chris Masuak (gtr), Warwick Gilbert (bs), Phillip Hoyle (keyb'ds), Ron Keeley (drms).

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Further information:  Radio Birdman Website

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Buzzcocks - Love You More [45] (1978)

Don't wanna end up like no nine day wonder, I've been hurt so many times before
»Love You More«

A-Side: Love You More • B-Side: Noise Annoys
released 1978 / United Artists 36433 AT (German release)
Band origin: Manchester/UK
Members on this recording: Pete Shelley (gtr, vcls), Steve Diggle (gtr, back vcls), Steve Garvey (bs, back vcls), John Maher (drms).

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Further information:  The Buzzcocks Website

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Lurkers - Ain't Got A Clue [45] (1978)

A-Side: Ain't Got A Clue • B-Side: Ooh! Ooh! I Love You
released 1978 / Beggars Banquet BEG 6
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Howard Wall (vcls), Pete Stride (gtr), Nigel Moore (bs), Esso [aka Pete Haynes] (drms).

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Further information:  www.punk77.co.uk: The Lurkers

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Damned - New Rose [45] (1976)

Is she really going out with him?
»New Rose«

A-Side: New Rose • B-Side: Help
released 1976 / Stiff Records BUY 6
Band origin: London/UK
Members on this recording: Dave Vanian (vcls), Brian James (gtr), Captain Sensible [aka Ray Burns] (bs, vcls), Rat Scabies [aka Chris Millar] (drms).

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Further information:  The Damned Official Website

Listen to Help

V.A. - The Akron Compilation (1978)

A-Side: Jane Aire & The Belvederes: When I Was Young • Tin Huey: Chinese Circus • Rachel Sweet: Truckstop Queen • Bizarros: Nova • Waitresses: The Comb • Rubber City Rebels: Rubber City Rebels.
B-Side: Waitresses: Slide • Jane Aire & The Belvederes: I'm An Actress • Sniper: Love Is Making Me Bleed • Idiots Convention: Mephistopheles' Passion • Rachel Sweet: Tourist Boys • Terraplane: A Beer And A Cigarette • Chi Pig: Apu-Api (Help Me).
released 1978 / Stiff 6.23538 [German release]

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Further information: Discogs review by dr_orlof

Listen to Bizarros - Nova


Listen to Waitresses - Slide

Soul Side - Bass [45] (1989)

I see the selling of lives to feed the crime
 »103«

A-Side: Bass • B-Side: 103/Other Side [live]

released 1989 / Dischord 34
Band origin: Washington D.C./US
Members on this recording: Bobby Sullivan (vcls), Scott McCloud (gtr), Johnny Temple (bs), Alexis Fleisig (drms).

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Further information:  Dischord Records: Soul Side

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