Coming soon: Punk/Hardcore

Review: Taken from their now iconic performance on 6th July 1976 at London's 100 Club, this live LP was originally released in 2007 as an accompanying bonus disc to the 30th anniversary deluxe version of The Damned's seminal 1977 debut full-length Damned Damned Damned. Landing on its own exclusive, limited and numbered red/black splattered vinyl 12", the set is noted for being the band's first official live show, as they provided support for the Sex Pistols, while guitarist Brian James has since elaborated that while the members were paid L5 for the gig by Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, they were also charged L10 to use their PA system. Not very punk if you ask us.

Review: The Roxy in Covent Garden, London, was the centre of the punk scene in 1977 and the UK Subs were one of many whose appaearances at the tony club launched them to lengthy careers. Originally recorded on New Years in 1977, this live album was originally released in 1991, showing the band - Charlie Harper on vocals, Nicky Garratt on guitar, Steve Slack on bass and Rory Lyons on drums - in their infancy. Known for their short, energy and often alcohol-driven songs, the band built a strong following for decades after, but that UK punk attitude is already very much in evidence in all its gnarly glory here.

Review: Stolen Property, like the title suggests, consists of songs borrowed/lifted/stolen/covered by legendary pub rock turned punk heroes UK Subs mainman Charlie Harper. Originally released in 1982, this debut solo LP refused to cater to the legions of punkheads Harper's band were amassing, and instead served as a sincere love letter to the sweet, simple rock n' roll of his youth and formative listening years. Initially distributed by Flicknife, this long overdue reissue comes courtesy of the dynamic Italians over in Rome's Radiation Records, and boasts retro-swag renditions of timeless tracks such as 'Louie, Louie' by The Kingsmen Quartet, 'Waiting For My Man' by The Velvet Underground, and The Doors' iconic 'Light My Fire'.

Review: Originally formed in Birmingham in 1976, Suburban Studs were a classic case of right place, right time yet with no major mainstream success to buoy them for long. Opening for the likes of The Clash, Sex Pistols, Judas Priest, and even AC/DC during their tenure, while also recording a Peel Session, the Studs' live graft is what they're fondly most remembered for, yet their one and only full-length Slam is still packed to the brim with retrograde bangers. Releasing your punk debut in 1977, the year punk (apparently) died, may not have been the best move, but disregarding all pontifications of mysticism and fate, punks with working ears are still very glad the record exists, while those with turntables will be overjoyed to finally add this slept on gem to their collection.

Review: Landing at number 11 on the list of limited picture disc pressings coming from the beautiful crate-digging Italian punk restorers Radiation Records, as part of their Record Store Day celebrations; Dead Cities was only the fifth single from Scottish hardcore/Oi-punk legends The Exploited. Originally released in 1981 on Secret Records, this pressing marks the first time the cut has ever been made available on 7" picture disc. Limited to just 500 numbered copies, be quick to ensure you lock down a sweet slice of this authentic jaw-breaking, curb-stomping UK82 (or 81) classic, that comes with the legendary deep cut 'Hitler's In The Charts Again' as well as the venomous 'Class War' on the flip.