Earwigs - She's So Naive

The reason why I post this record is very simple. Click here and you know what I mean. I saw this record listed a few times, but so much cheaper. Anyway, I guess this is very hard to find today and you have a chance to get your original copy paying a very high price.
However, I see no other way you can hear it and I've decided to rip this one from my collection.
The Earwigs came out from Orange County, California and were Mike Ubaldini (vocals, guitar), Ashton Rands (guitar), Tom Hughes (bass) and Dave Reed (drums). Their only single was released on the small private label Rock-A-Mod Records in 1982. The band has a myspace site with a complete biography and early demo recordings. Great punk 'n' roll/powerpop band. Enjoy!

Manic Jabs - Autophagous

Manic Jabs were an obnoxious punk rock band formed in 1979 and based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Originally comprised of Charlie Dobbs (vocals), Neil (guitar & screaming), Paul (bass & screaming) and Jab (drums & jinking), "Autophagous" was their only release for Waldo's Records in 1980. The single was recorded at Alvic Studios, London, and produced by Phil Smee (Waldo's owner)...That's all I know about them, but I have to say that Manic Jabs were just terrific!
Autophagous/The Injuns Are Comin'/Thing Wild 7'' Waldo's [MS009] 1980 UK
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Noiz Boiz - Flashback

From Weston-super-Mare, UK, the Noiz Boiz started in March, 1981 when former Negative Earth members Mark Chapman (vocals) and Julian Gutsell (guitar, vocals) joined Andy Upstone (ex-Cassettes drummer) and Ian Foster (bass). The band soon recorded a demo tape and after several gigs around Bristol and Somerset area, Caveman Records released the limited edition double A side single "Noiz Boiz'' b/w ''Flashback" in May '81. Despite Noiz Boiz were a great punk/new wave/powerpop band, they hadn't much success and disbanded in 1982.

Tremors - Tonite's My Nite

Here's a classic power pop 45 from California. Hailing from Burbank, The Tremors were fronted by Dave Roeder and recorded this only release in 1978 via Fiction Records. On the A-Side we have "Tonite's My Nite" and its really OK, however "Tell Me What's Your Name" is not as good in my opinion.....Judge for yourself.

Ama-Dots - Hit Girls

Amazing and hard to find 7'' kbd gem by this fantastic Milwaukee-based punk/new wave band, released on Hunky Records in 1980. The Ama-Dots got together in July 1979, consisting of Boolah Hayes (vocals), Lisa Winklund (bass), Gary Strasburg (guitar) and Connie Ruiz (drums). I picked this one up on ebay a few years ago... So, enjoy it!

Team 23 - Whatever Moves You

From Coventry, UK. Team 23 was formed by Gray Summers (g, v) and Dave Pepper (g, v) just as the punk band The X-Certs split up in the late 70's. The other team section consisted of Jerome Heisler (vocals, guitar), Smith Graham (bass), John Hewitt (ex-Blown Fuse, drums) and Adrian Black (keyboards). After a gig supporting Dexy's Midnight Runners, Dave left to form Courtiers Of Fashion being replaced by Jim Landsbury and Gray added a brass section to the band with Roy Wall (sax) and Lynn Thompson (trumpet) to get that full soul sound for recording the double A side single "Whatever Moves You/Move Into The Rhythm" on the Specials drummer John Bradbury's Race Records label, released in 1981. Team 23 started an acting career supported The Specials, The Selecter and Madness but the group disbanded soon after. Jerome and Ade joined The End.
Whatever Moves You/Move Into The Rhythm 7'' Race [RB002] 1981 UK
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Rivvits - Never

Second 7'' from 1979 by this UK band based in London. On the A-Side, "Never" gets plenty of action with the alto sax solo by Nigel Scragg. A great song backed with another great one, "Boy Meets Girl''. The single was released on Alien records. You can see more of them here

Scene - I've Had Enough

There have been many mod revival bands in the UK who have called themselves The Scene. These guys were from Dudley, West Midlands, and recorded their lone single in 1979 for a small label called Inferno. It was produced by Ron Lee. The Scene was formed by Gary Corbett (guitar & vocals), John Right (guitar), Colin Danks (bass) and Keeron M'Gee (drums).
1. I've Had Enough 2. Show 'em Now

Totally Outta Hand Band - Teenage Revolution

Extremly rare UK punk/wave 7'' from Cinderford-based The Totally Outta Hand Band. It was launched by Kilgaron Records in 1978. The producer was Fritz Fryer, but I never did know who the band was.
Teenage Revolution/Too Much Trouble By Far 7'' [KIL1] 1978 UK
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Top Secret - Let Me Take Your Photograph

Top Secret was a new wave band from London consisted of Steve Grant (guitar & lead vocals, later The Sweet), his brother Pete (bass), Graham Barker (guitar, vocals), Mike Simmonds (keyboards) and Alan Young (drums). The group released a bunch of singles and one album through Cheapskate Records between 1979-1982. This one was recorded at Portland Recording Studios and produced by Chas Chandler (manager for The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Animals bassist).
1. Let Me Take Your Photograph 2. Posers (7'' CHEAP 027, 1981)

Johnny Warman - Head On Collision

This was the first solo single by Johnny Warman (The Mods, Humble Pie...) released in 1978 on Ringo Starr's label (Ring O'Records). The three songs on here were recorded at Decibel Sound Studios (London), but mixed and produced at Morgan Studios by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven together with Warman himself. The rhythm section was performed by Paul Martinez (bass) and Jeff Rich (drums). Enjoy!
A Side: 1. Head On Collision
B Side: 1. London's Burning 2. Mind Games

Rebels - Suicide

The Rebels were a punk rock band from Sunderland, England, that formed in 1978. That same year they released their debut single, "Suicide" b/w "The Leader Of Rebellion" that came out on Rigid Records. The band split very soon after the release of their second EP "Digging Up The Dom" in 1979, and some members were on to be in Red Alert, Red London and Angelic Upstarts.
Suicide/The Leader Of Rebellion 7'' Rigid [IS/REB/1029] 1978 UK
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Arthur 2 Stroke / Noise Toys 7'' Split

The Wundersea World of Jacques Cousteau was a song that slipped out on this 7'' split single (Anti-Pop Records) in 1979. The other song was "Pocket Money" by The Noise Toys. Both bands started out playing their music as part of the Newcastle punk scene in the late 70's. Arthur 2 Stroke was originally formed by Arthur (guitar, vocals), WM7 (bass) and Naughty Norman (drums). The Noise Toys were a four piece band but I don't have any info about them, so feel free to leave a comment if you know something.

Barry Andrews - Town & Country

After leaving XTC, Barry Andrews (keyboards & vocals) recorded his first Ep "Town & Country" (Virgin 1979). The rhythm section was backed up by David Marx (guitar, vocals) and Rob Wilford (drums). It was produced by Martin Rushent. 1. Me & My Mate Can Sing 2. Bring On The Alligators 3. Mousetrap 4. Sargasso Bar

Neon - Don't Eat Bricks

This is the second single by County Durham punk band Neon. It was released in 1978 on Radar Records. The band was formed by Tim Jones (vocals, guitar), Martin Holder (guitar), Mark Dunn (bass) and Paddi Addison (drums). "Don't Eat Bricks" is backed with "Hanging Off An O'' and both songs are full of progressive guitar work and steady drums. Great record!

Stadium Dogs - Easy Beat

Here's the first single by the english band Stadium Dogs recorded in 1977 for Audiogenic Records. The band consisted of Paul Griffiths (g,v), Peter Cousins (b,v), Jonathan Perkins (k,v), Kirk Thorn (g,v) and Kevin Wilkinson (d,v). "Android Rocker" is a pretty good new wave song in my opinion and "Easy Beat" is cool enough. There was a second edition of it re-released by Magnet in 1978, and also a full album called "What's Next?". Check it out

Bratz - The Bratz Are Coming

The Bratz were Steve Schizo (guitar, vocals, flute), Stretch Armstrong (vocals, organ, harmonica), Mick Banana (guitar, vocals, rude-words), Boss Boomer (bass) and L. Bruto (drums). The band grew up around Rochdale in the late seventies. This is their only single recorded in 1978 at Cargo Recording Studios and released on Famous Records. Songs: The Bratz Are Coming/Coast To Coast/
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A.P.B. - Chain Reaction

This is one of my favourite UK punk/DIY 45's.
APB were a scottish trio who formed in Ellon, Aberdeenshire in 1979. The line-up of the band consisted of Iain Slater (bass, vocals), Glenn Roberts (guitar) and George Cheyne (drums). "Chain Reaction" b/w "Power Crisis" was the band's first single released in 1981 by a small label called Oily Records. If you want to know more about APB, check out their official site.
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Screen Idols - Blind Man

Very interesting hard-rock/new wave/powerpop band hailed from London comprised of very interesting people: Geoff Appleby (Rats/Buzz/Monitors/Mick Ronson...) on bass, Tony Smith (Lone Star) on guitar, Keith 'Ched' Cheeseman (Rats/Buzz/Arctic Raiders) on guitar, Woody Woodmansey (Spiders Of Mars/The Rats/U-Boats...) on drums, and Michelle Nieddu (vocals). This single came from their album "Premiere" recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1979 and released by Cobra Records.
Songs: Blind Man/Hit Me Where It Hurts
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Eyes - Once In A Lifetime

The Eyes were another great underrated and totally forgotten band of the UK punk era. With two singles on Raw, both released in 1978, the band was formed by Doug Kane (vocals), Reg Marshall (bass), John Stuart Mills (guitar), Nick Porter (guitar) and Steve Simmons (drums). "Once In A Lifetime" was produced by Lee Wood and backed with The Doors cover "Hello I Love You" (produced by Jake Anthony). Previously, in 1976, the band had recorded another single "Wild Wild Woman" issued in Norway only.
Once In A Lifetime/Hello I Love You 7'' [RAW29] 1978 UK
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Rivvits - Saturday Night At The Dance

Here we have the first single from this new wavish/punk band formed in London circa 1977. "Saturday Night At The Dance" was recorded at Surrey Sound Studios in 1978 and released by a small label called Alien Records. The Rivvits line-up was comprised of Chris Burne (vocals, rhythm guitar), Nick Jones (lead guitar, keyboards), Martin Godfrey (bass, vocals) and Dave Hawthorn (drums, percussion). "Saturday Night At The Night" reached #6 in the alternative UK charts at the end of 1978. The original single edition came with a free one-sided flexi disc that included "Alright On The Night". Great record!!! Learn more about The Rivvits here

Zounds - Dancing

Formed in Reading in 1977, the Zounds were one of the most significant bands of the anarcho punk movement in England. The band's initial line-up featured Steve Lake (vocals/bass), Steve Burch (guitar, later replaced by Lawrence Wood), Nick Godwin (guitar) and Jimmy Lacey (drums). In 1980, the band recorded their brilliant debut EP "Can't Cheat Karma" which was released by their fellow Crass label mates. They signed to Rough Trade the following year, with three further singles released, and the album "The Curse Of The Zounds". "Dancing" was backed with the fantastic "True Love" and came out in 1982. That same year the band split up.
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Longport Buzz - Fun

New wave band from Canterbury, Kent, created by Bing Lyle and Henry Sparks in 1978. They recorded two singles "Canterbury Pop EP"(1978) and "Fun" which was released by Criminal Records in 1980. Great UK DIY Pop/New Wave.
1. Fun 2.Who Is He

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Scissor Fits - Taut? Tense? Angular?

The Scissor Fits were an excellent punk rock group hailed from Hounslow, Middlesex. The band was founded in 1978 and consisted of Nick East (v), Vic Watson (g), Simon Ives (b), Bud Drago (d) and Mick Alway (songwriter, artist/ musical inspiration/manager). Their first EP "Taut? Tense? Angular? And Other British Rail Sandwiches" was recorded at Fair Deal Studios, Hayes, Middlesex on the 9th, 16th & 17th October 1978 and produced by themselves. The record was released by Dubious Records at the end of the year.
I Dont Want To Work For British Airways/A Small One/I Wish I Hadn't Shaved My Pubic Hair Off/D.H. Lawrence Wasn't A Mexican/Waiting For Your Love In The Shower 7'' EP [SJP 793] 1978 UK
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Sex Beatles - Well You Never...

First and only single from this London-based punk/new wave band comprised of Hamish McDonald (vocals), Jordi Ramone (bass), Jimmy Santana (guitar) and a drummer who remained his name anonymous. "Well You Never" b/w "Fatal Fascination" was recorded in october 1979 at Matrix Studios and released on Charly Music Ltd. Disbanded in 1980. Excellent single. Excellent band!!
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Domestic Bliss - Child Battery

Domestic Bliss was a punk-rock trio formed in Warwickshire, Midlands in 1978 by Simon Morgan (vocals, guitar), Darren Guy (bass) and John Henderson (drums). The band's only single-release "Child Battery" was recorded at Woodbine Street Recording Studios in late 1978 and issued on Discovery Records in mid-1980. Throughout the whole period of the band's existence, Domestic Bliss shared stage with The Shapes, Fashion, The Cravats, School Meals and other local bands around Leamington, Coventry and Birmingham area. Read more about the band here.
Child Battery/Life 7'' [WSR003] 1980 UK
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Outskirts - Blue Line

I don't know too much about these english pop/mod-girls called The Outskirts and I'd really like to have more information about them. The band consisted of Maggie Beck (v/g), Caröle Child (b), Greg Clark (g) and Sasha Geoffrey (d). This 7'' came out in 1981 on a very small indie music label called True Religion. In 1984, Mitch Easter's band Let's Active covered "Blue Line" on the album "Cypress" but here is the original written by Maggie Beck. If anyone has additional info, I'd greatly appreciate any comments. Thanks!

Plastic Idols - Adventure

No, this is not from Texas. These Plastic Idols were a weird and obscure post punk band hailed from Stoke-on-Trent, Midlands formed by Dave Gascoigne (vocals), John Simpson (bass), Mick Penkethman (guitar), Dave Windsor (keyboards) and Robert Wild (drums). "Adventure" b/w "Remix" was their only single released in 1980 by Clay Records (home of Discharge, GBH, The Lurkers and more...) Now it's up to you! Download