Punk Rock - Radiation

GBH : City baby attacked by rats

Splatter Vinyl LP

Toy Dolls : Fat bobs feet

Blue Vinyl LP + Poster

4 Skins : The good, the bad & the 4 skins (yellow)

'The Good, The Bad & The 4-Skins' is the debut LP - originally released on Secret Records in 1982 - from East End Oi! legends The 4 Skins. Recorded with the first stable line-up after numerous changes, fronted by legendary vocalist Panther (who stepped in after the original singer Gary Hodges' defection), this is violent, political, and as real as Oi! gets, this is one of the absolute classic LPs of the genre. Featuring studio recordings on Side A and amped up live versions of such Oi! classics as 'A.C.A.B' or 'Chaos' on Side B. Comes on yellow vinyl.

4 Skins : Riot in the ghetto (black)

'UNRELEASED RADIO & STUDIO SESSIONS' - Containing the hits that were only deemed misses by the critics that condemned Oi! as some kind of subcultural fad that favoured football and violence way above the bloody good tunes that should by rights occupy the higher rank, 4 Skins, The Unreleased Radio & Studio Sessions encapsulates that energy at its finest. From formidable swarms of police brutality and political injustice, the underlying (and unyielding) socio-political messages experienced from the streets that resonated with every estranged clockwork skinhead of the day are bound to be ticked on every track. After the atmospheric crash of One Law for Them, dropped in amongst the Radio and blistering Bumper Sessions with Evil sitting squarely in its unpolished centre is the ska-inflected gallop of Seems To Me, an unreleased tune reinforcing the notion that there was more to Oi! than meets the laces. Includes 40x30cm folded poster.

Alternative TV : The image has cracked

Formed in London in 1977 by Mark Perry and Alex Fergusson, then editors of the punk fanzine Sniffin' Glue, Alternative TV was a post-punk group known for incorporating reggae rhythms and pushing the boundaries of the definition of punk toward the experimental and avant-garde. Their first album, 'The Image Has Cracked,' came out originally in 1978 and is a wholly unique piece of British post-punk. Beloved by John Peel, and close confidantes of Throbbing Gristle, Alternative TV is one of the most original and beguiling groups of the era.

Boys : To hell with the boys

Repress on black vinyl. Formed in 1976 by Matt Dangerfield of London SS and Norwegian-born keyboardist Casino Steel (formerly in glam act Hollywood Brats), The Boys were the power-pop pioneers of the London punk scene. After two albums for NEMS that spawned followings in Europe, the quintet signed to Safari for 'To Hell With The Boys,' considered their finest LP. Mixing glam-pop and power-punk, there's an adaptation of 'Knocking On Heaven's Door' as 'Terminal Love,' motorcycle thriller 'Kamikaze,' and punky country track 'Lonely Cowboy.' All killer, no filler - a must have for all Boys fans and lovers of early London punk and power pop!

Broken Bones : F.O.A.D.

Carpettes : Fight amongst yourselves

Neo-Mod act the Carpettes began as a Stones-influenced school band, formed in the small northeast Norman town of Houghton-le-Spring in the mid-1970s, the trio of frontman Neil Thompson, bassist George Maddison, and drummer Kevin Heard shifting to punk before signing to Small Wonder as a Mod revival act. By the time they joined the Beggar's Banquet roster in 1978, Heard was replaced by Tim Wilder (with Simon Smith of the Merton Parkas briefly in the fold). Sophomore album 'Fight Amongst Yourselves' is arguably their best, the appealing material ranging from the socially-relevant power-pop of the title track and the pop-punk of 'The Reason I'm Lonely' to the reggae cadences of 'The Last Lone Ranger'.SIDE 1:1. Nothing Ever Changes 2. Since You Went Away 3. False Foundations 4. Fight Amongst Yourselves 5. Dead Or Alive 6. If Your Heart Stopped Now SIDE 2:1. Friday Night: Saturday Morning 2. The Last Lone Ranger 3. Youth Rebellion 4. The Reason I'm Lonely 5. Total Insecurity 6. Silly Game

Chelsea : Chelsea (black)

Formed in 1976, legendary punk outfit Chelsea was assembled by the owners of the Acme Attractions boutique with Gene October as frontman; guitarist Billy Idol, bassist Tony James and drummer John Towe soon split to form Generation X, but their loss was Chelsea's gain, with debut single 'Right To Work' rated one of the best punk songs of all time. Though their self-titled debut LP didn't surface until 1979, when punk was waning, there is plenty to savour in October's forceful vocals and James Stevenson's powerful guitar licks, plus a plausible take of Jimmy Cliff's 'Many Rivers To Cross.' A punk classic, ripe for rediscovery!

Conflict : It's time to see who's who

Repress on orange vinyl. Released in 1983 on London's Legendary Mortarhate label, Conflict's debut broke all rules in punk rock, setting new standards and storming independent charts, reaching and retaining position number 1 for several weeks. Formed in 1981 and led by vocalist Colin Jerwood, who would remain one of the group's few constants throughout its 30 years of existence, and fueled by hatred for the media, the military and the general status quo of late century Thatcher's England, Conflict has been a stainless model for three generation of peace punkers, activists and anarchists from all over the world.

Cyanide : Cyanide (black)

Lesser-known punk band Cyanide formed in the northern cathedral city of York in 1976, the four lads based at the Old Priory Youth Club. After cutting a couple of demos soon after their formation, in time the band's reputation was such that they were playing the Roxy in London and during their rapid ascent, the quartet managed to score a contract with major label Pye for their self-titled debut album, recorded in December 1976 and produced by Ron O'Shea, who ironically got his start with orchestral easy listening. A fun set of tongue-in-cheek first-wave punk originals, the album also includes a spirited cover version of The Who's 'I'm A Boy.'

Dils : Dils dils dils

Legendary punk trio the Dils formed in San Diego in southern California and when they moved to San Francisco, bassist Tony Kinman found himself living with the Avengers, but once they hit Los Angeles in 1977 they began recording frantic singles for fledgling independents such as What? Records, Dangerhouse and Rogelleti for more melodic, country-influenced songs, pointing to their further reincarnation as Rank & File. Ace compilation 'Dils Dils Dils' gathers early studio work and live recordings, this edition featuring two bonus tracks, recorded in LA in 1979. Crucial listening for all Dils fans! The LP (on yellow vinyl) contains 18 tracks.

Discharge : 1980-1986 (black)

Formed in the northern industrial town of Stoke-on-Trent in 1977, Discharge changed punk with its distinctive brand of hardcore, making minimalist music with distorted guitar, drone-like bass, shouted anarchist themes and propulsive drumming, known as D-Beat. Originally issued in 1987, this killer compilation charts the best of their early years with Clay Records, from the full-on assault of 'Realities Of War,' passing the chart-topping 'Why?,' to the shrieking sounds of 'Grave New World,' which edged further into metal territory. Listen and be awed by the power and the glory of one of the most influential punk and metal bands ever.

Discharge : First london gig (it/black)

Formed in Stoke on Trent in 1977, northern band Discharge changed the British punk scene forever with a distinctive brand of hardcore, making minimalistic music with heavily distorted guitar, drone-like bass, shouted anarchic vocals and a style of propulsive drumming, known as D-beat. This new edition of the legendary London debut, unleashed at Camden's Music Machine in October 1980, is a blistering set that captures our heroes at their freshest, the audience response so great that they revisit 'Realities Of War,' 'Fight Back,' 'Tomorrow Belongs To Us' and 'They Declare It' for the full-throttle encore. Essential Discharge!

Disorder : Under the scalpel blade (it)

Repress of 500 copies on burgundy vinyl. Bristol punk pioneers Disorder formed around 1980, during the second wave of UK punk rock. Their approach to DIY ethics was so deep that they decided not to sign to Riot City, but to create a label of their own, for a bunch of classic singles the average distortion level of which led BBC DJ John Peel to describe Disorder as sounding like "shit". In fact, unlike many contemporaries like Crass or Conflict, Disorder showed no ambitions in stylistic experimentation: their 1984 debut LP 'Under The Scalpel Blade' is one blast after the other of pure rage, packaged in two-minute bursts of hyper-speed drumming, distorted guitars, and screaming vocals.

Exploited : Live at the whitehouse (splatter)

Repress of 300 copies on splatter vinyl. Formed on a grim council estate in Edinburgh in 1979 by singer Terry Buchan and guitarist Stevie Ross with bassist Alan Paget and drummer Andy McNiven, The Exploited became one of the most popular and notorious of all hardcore punk bands. When they signed to Secret Records in 1981 for debut LP 'Punks Not Dead', Terry had been replaced by his ex-soldier brother Wattie (who became group leader thereafter), with guitarist Big John Duncan, drummer Dru Stix, and bassist Gary McCormack; by the time 'Let's Start A War...' was released (1983), the group featured Wattie's brother Willie on drums and Billy Dunn on bass, while 'Horror Epics' (1985) had Wayne Tyas on bass and Karl "Egghead" Morris on guitar. That same line-up is featured on 'Live At The Whitehouse', a riveting and lengthy performance recorded in Washington, DC in April 1985; highlights includes the opening 'Let's Start A War', dedicated to Argentina, a swear-ridden 'God Save The Queen', a take of 'Rival Leaders' aimed at Reagan and Thatcher, 'I Hate You' (with a reverse Jello Biafra reference), a castigating 'Daily News' aimed at fanzine Maximum Rock n Roll, and a rousing 'Punks Not Dead' encore.

Extreme Noise Terror : The original holocaust (it/black)

THE UNISSUED ORIGINAL RECORDING FOR THEIR DEBUT ALBUM 'A HOLOCAUST IN YOUR HEAD'! How many bands can say they had multiple debut albums? For crustcore sound terrorists Extreme Noise Terror, 'A Holocaust In Your Head - The Original Holocaust,' the first recording version, continues to excuse itself in being reissued for what must be the last time before the last time. It's no wonder why. 'We The Helpless' is every bit as hopeless as it sounds - a blitzkrieg of wails and nightmarish sonics that tighten themselves around the temples until the eyes turn white. 'Statement' will always stand on its own two feet as a perfect set opener and 'Innocence To Ignorance's unhinged atmospheric armageddon as well as 'Use Your Mind's sample-sprung assault on the senses are possible indications of where the band could've wound up had their line-up not been walking such a shaky tightrope. Rough as hell? Sure. But if you want to know what it feels like to have the signal input of your skull reflect a separation in the grounding circuit of the flesh from the neck down, then carry on screaming. Poster included.

Extreme Noise Terror : A holocaust in your head (black)

Away from the grandeur, and although their line-up history is full of potholes - the key to unlock this classic release by Extreme Noise Terror, 'A Holocaust In Your Head' is the double-edged vocal prongs from ENT founders Phil Vane and Dean Jones and the black-avalanche guitars of Steve Hurley (not forgetting the drum stool occupied by Mick Harris, soon to be of Scorn during the recording of this album, and Doom's Tony "Stick" Dickens). 'Statement' is as good as any opening gambit for a band - a trail of sludge setting fire to itself consuming the raw, political ashtray mantras spewed into its thick, corrosive grip. 'Another Nail In The Coffin' suitably devastating the senses as a wrecking ball swings from its chain into the side of a condemned building, brick by brick. Eaten. Buried. Poster included.

GBH : Leather, bristles, no survivors... (it/black)

...AND SICK BOYS' - In between the charting debut LP 'City Baby Attacked By Rats' and the acclaimed follow-up 'City Baby's Revenge,' the independent Clay Records gathered all their Charged G.B.H. singles for the shocking compilation, 'Leather, Bristles, No Survivors And Sick Boys...,' capturing their versatility, as well as their shit-on-you attitude. The anti-war 'Generals' is an early classic, 'Necrophilia' tests the limits via an ironic salute to copulating with corpses and there are plenty of other shock-value moments, all delivered with their trademark blend of hardcore, metal, angst, rage and humour. Essential! Limited to 500 copies only, including a double sided insert and an exclusive photo licensed by US photographer Alison Braun in a 60x40cm folded poster!

Hellbastard : Heading for internal darkness (2lp/it/black)

A manic clash of guitars, bass and drums beating each other's brains out in the same sonic bullring? Check. Despite already (if a little unbeknownst) being considered crust pioneers, by 1988, Hellbastard had firmly inserted themselves, even proudly so, in between a series of bifurcated genre schisms well-protected by those scene's respected guardians. Their official debut, 'Heading For Internal Darkness' no less perfectly exemplifies that schism. With Wendy V Gill's haunted-cosmos monologues injecting some transcendental light into the neck otherwise being mercilessly ripped to pieces by Scruff and Scotty's spaced-out vocal grunts, opener 'We Had Evidence' to the equally arresting elevator-shaft-with-a-mind-of-its-own 'Death Camp' to 'The Pylons' whip up seriously dark whirlwinds into atmospheric dances of rapid energy and relentless spasms of spellcasting drama. Never mind metal, too punk for anything.

Hellbastard : Genocidal crust (2lp/black)

'THE DEMOS 1986-1987' - Either intentionally or unwittingly this is a band experimenting with extremes. Formed in 1985 when Thatcherism swooped over England and scalped the North East, Hellbastard admit to being "too metal for punk, too punk for metal," instead coining the term "crust" as a way to feel at peace within themselves whilst simultaneously starting a sonic war that shocked the nerves into spools of frayed tape. With Malcolm "Scruff" Lewty on guitar and vocals, Ian "Scotty" Scott on bass and vocals and Phil Laidlow on drums, it was all captured with their classic 'Rippercrust' demo debut release in '86. But really, it's all encapsulated right here with this reissue also containing the follow-up demo-lition from '87 - 'Hate Militia.' Both are perfect ways to establish the nightmarish worlds, of death camps and dark sides, that wildly writhe within his group's menacing worldview.

Legal Weapon : Death of innocence

Pioneering LA punk band Legal Weapon was formed in 1980 from the ashes of The Silencers, which Steve Reiner formed with guitarist Brian Hansen and vocalist Kat Arthur. By the time of this riveting 1982 debut LP, the band had Arthur, Hansen, future Adolescents/Agent Orange bassist Steve Soto, and drummer Charlie Vartanian. Just as Exene Cervenka was a primary draw in X and Penelope Houston in The Avengers, Kat Arthur is the major lure that kept this band outstanding, as Hansen and Soto vary the musical action, keeping their hardcore on the melodic side throughout. Essential listening for west coast punk fans! Limited yellow vinyl, remastered audio, complete with printed inner sleeve with liner notes by founding member Brian Jansen, and exclusive live shot by Allison Braun in a folded poster!

Mau Maus : Fear no evil (col)

Formed in the northern industrial city of Sheffield, Mau Maus were reputedly one of the first British hardcore bands, first comprised of frontman Chris Taylor, guitarist 'Lev' Levick, bassist Kevin 'Bunny' Warren, drummer Paul 'Podge' Baker, with Alf then taking over the bass, once Bunny shifted to backing vocals. Following singles on local punk label Pax that hit the Indie charts and concert album 'Live At The Marples,' the group launched their own Rebellion label with 'Tear Down The Walls,' paving the way for the excellent debut 'Fear No Evil,' produced with zest by The Mission's Simon Hinkler. Another top-rated LP!Originally released in 1985. Limited to 150 copies on coloured vinyl.

Raxola : Raxola

Belgian punk innovators RAXOLA formed in 1977, the name denoting Revolution Axis Opens Lights Ahead, one of only three Belgian punk acts to record an album in the early days. Guitarist/vocalist Yves Kengen, alias Yke, launched the trio with bassist Louis Hubeau and drummer Guy Van Snick, overlapping with the time that Kengen played bass in Bastard with Brian James, who returned to the UK to join London SS and ultimately, The Damned. Raxola's self-titled debut is a furious, melodic, and intelligent blast of first-wave Euro-punk, a long sought-after classic whose originals go for silly money, now fully ripe for rediscovery.

Section 5 : We won't change

Formed in the northern English market town of Stoke on Trent in 1981, likeable street punk/oi! trio Section 5 built a reputation through their solid live gigs, bagging a contract with Roddy Moreno's Oi! Records for debut album 'We Won't Change' in 1985. This expanded edition of that top-notch LP includes five bonus demos recorded when the group was a four-piece, with Dave 'Mask' Maskery on lead vocals, before his departure led founding member/guitarist Tosh to tackle the front-man duties. A prime oi! listening experience! Comes on white vinyl.

Toy Dolls : Bare faced cheek (blue)

Repress of 500 copies on blue vinyl. By the time Toy Doys issued 'Bare Faced Cheek' (1987) as the inaugural LP of their own Nit Records label, bassist Flip had been replaced by Dean Robson and drummer Happy Bob by Martin Yule, with Olga still the vocal focal point. 'Yul Brynner Was A Skinhead' is the best of the bunch, 'Neville Is A Nerd' and 'Quick To Quit The Quentin' are typical Toy Dolls punk piss-takes, and there are digs at a hotel and a local launderette too. Everything is delivered in lightning-fast bursts of energy, poking fun at all and sundry, the Toy Dolls punk way.

Toy Dolls : Idle gossip (black)

Tongue-in-cheek punk act Toy Dolls came together in the northeast formerly industrial town of Sunderland, England in 1979 with working-class humour at the forefront of everything and frontman Olga breaking up the Oi singalongs with searing guitar assaults. Issued on the independent Volume label as usual, third album Idle Gossip continued in the same mould as their first two LPs with 'Geordie's Gone To Jail,' 'Keith's A Thief,' 'Silly Billy' and the title track all cracking numbers built on Olga and company's irresistible charm; 'I'll Get Even With Steven' even gives a po-faced punk nod to Elvis. Another great Toy Dolls LP! Includes unpublished exclusive photo by Vive Le Rock photographer Per-Ake Warn in a folded 40x60cm poster.

Varukers : Vintage varukers

'RARE AND UNRELEASED 1980-1985'- Retrospective on these UK82-sound prime movers, spanning their early days and containing their 1980 demo tape, their hard to find 1984 'No Hope For A Future' 7" originally out on the German Pogar Records label, tracks from the 'We Don't Want Your Fucking War' and 'We Don't Need Nuclear Force' compilation, outtakes from their first 'Bloodsuckers' LP's recording session, and four live tracks from an incendiary live set at the Working Man's Club in Besham, July 28th 1986.

Wasps : Punkryonics: singles & rare tracks 1977-1979

East London punk pioneers the Wasps were part of the first wave of punk acts that exploded in early 1976. After extensive touring across the UK, debut single 'Teenage Treats' was championed by John Peel and follow-up 'Can't Wait Till '78' was also well-received; singing to RCA in 1979, 'Rubber Cars' made an instant impact before being canned by the label, shortly before the band's fatal rupture. This must-have compilation gathers those great 45s with previously unreleased demos, this edition complete with a demo of 'Stranger Love' and the Live At The Vortex take of 'Waiting For My Man'. A must for all true punk lovers!SIDE 1:1. JJJenny 2. Teenage Treats3. Something To Tell You4. Run Run Angelica5. Evil Man6 She Made Magic7. Can't Wait Till '788. Free CountrySIDE 2:1. Rubber Cars2. This Time3. She's Alarming4. He's Back5. Cross My Heart6. Another Song About Dancing7. Do The Zoo8. Stanger Love9. Waiting For My Man

Yobs : Christmas album

Power-pop punks The Boys signed to NEMS in 1976, which led to a following in Europe, but disagreements with NEMS spawned alter-ego the Yobs, who specialised in tasteless adaptations. The 1980 release 'Christmas Album' finds the Yobs at their most puerile and profane, a collection of deliciously vile Xmas-themed singalongs, offering rude alternate renditions of holiday favourites such as 'Twelve Days Of Christmas' and a druggy take of 'Auld Lang Syne,' alongside equally shocking originals such as 'Ballad Of The Warrington.' Make sure the kids and granny are out of earshot - this is the Yobs at their sickest!