Author: SOUL JAZZ RECORDS PRESENTS

Format: CD

Release Date: 2014-01-28

Details: Soul Jazz Records new Punk 45 album charts the rise of underground punk and post-punk in the UK from 1977-81.brPunk 45: There is No Such Thing As Society. Get A Job, Get A Car, Get A Bed, Get Drunk! Underground Punk and Post Punk in the UK 1977-81 is the second volume in this series, released following on from Soul Jazz Records recent massive deluxe 400-page Punk 45 cover art book, edited and compiled by Jon Savage (author of the seminal book on punk, England s Dreaming ) and Stuart Baker (founder of Soul Jazz Records).brWhile the first album in this series, Punk 45: Kill The Hippies! Kill Yourself!, focused on underground punk in America, this album concentrates on punk and post-punk in Britain in the years 1977-81.brThis new Punk 45 album features a collection of seminal, classic, obscure and rare punk and post-punk singles from the likes of The Art Attacks, The Mekons, TV Personalities, Swell Maps, and many more charting the rise of independent music and Do-It-Yourself culture that exploded in Britain in the wake of punk.brThe album comes complete with text , biographies on each of the bands, exclusive photos and original record artwork.brThe album is released on CD with outsize large booklet and thick slipcase and is also available as a limited-edition super-loud, super-heavy double gatefold-sleeve vinyl edition , complete with full sleeve notes. These Punk 45 releases are also the first that Soul Jazz Records are making available as worldwide digital releases.

EAN: 5026328102788

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: New