VARIOUS - NOW That's What I Call An Era: The Sound Of The Suburbs 1977-1980
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. About Contact Visit our eBay store Contact us +44 (0)20 7424 1960 9am-6pm GMT, Mon-Sat VARIOUS NOW That's What I Call An Era: The Sound Of The Suburbs 1977-1980 Now trifold black white & red vinyl 3xLP Cat: LPNNNOW 154 Rel: 10 Feb 25 Indie/Alternative Side 1 - Track 1. The Clash - London Calling Side 1 - Track 2. Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop Side 1 - Track 3. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life Side 1 - Track 4. The Jam - Going Underground Side 1 - Track 5. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks Side 1 - Track 6. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry Side 1 - Track 7. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart Side 1 - Track 8. XTC - Making Plans For Nigel Side 1 - Track 9. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap Side 2 - Track 1. Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone Side 2 - Track 2. Siouxsie & The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden Side 2 - Track 3. The Rezillos - Top Of The Pops Side 2 - Track 4. Plastic Betrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi Side 2 - Track 5. The Dickies - Banana Splits Side 2 - Track 6. Squeeze - Cool For Cats Side 2 - Track 7. Skids - Into The Valley Side 2 - Track 8. Magazine - Shot By Both Sides Side 2 - Track 9. Public Image Limited - Death Disco Side 3 - Track 1. The Members - The Sound Of The Suburbs Side 3 - Track 2. The Stranglers - No More Heroes Side 3 - Track 3. The Ruts - Babylon's Burning Side 3 - Track 4. The Runaways - Cherry Bomb Side 3 - Track 5. The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet Side 3 - Track 6. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea Side 3 - Track 7. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (Once) Side 3 - Track 8. The Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway Side 3 - Track 9. Patti Smith Group - Because The Night Side 4 - Track 1. Pretenders - Brass In Pocket Side 4 - Track 2. The Police - Roxanne Side 4 - Track 3. Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno Side 4 - Track 4. Secret Affair - Time For Action Side 4 - Track 5. The Motors - Airport Side 4 - Track 6. Martha & The Muffins - Echo Beach Side 4 - Track 7. Roxy Music - Over You Side 4 - Track 8. Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him? Side 5 - Track 1. The Specials - Gangsters Side 5 - Track 2. Madness - The Prince Side 5 - Track 3. The Selecter - On My Radio Side 5 - Track 4. The Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom Side 5 - Track 5. UB40 - Food For Thought Side 5 - Track 6. Japan - Life In Tokyo Side 5 - Track 7. Sparks - The Number One Song In Heaven Side 5 - Track 8. Th B-52s - Rock Lobster Side 6 - Track 1. Adam & The Ants - Dog Eat Dog Side 6 - Track 2. Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go Side 6 - Track 3. The Flying Lizards - Money Side 6 - Track 4. The Human League - Nightclubbing Side 6 - Track 5. Tubeway Army - Are "friends" Electric? Side 6 - Track 6. John Foxx - Underpass Side 6 - Track 7. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages Side 6 - Track 8. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star This compilation serves as a sonic time capsule, collecting the raw energy and diversity a 70s scene with its roots in the UK's suburban music scene. Across three LPs, it highlights punk, post-punk, new wave and ska with an expertly curated tracklist that celebrates both iconic anthems and underground gems. Kicking off with explosive tracks like 'London Calling' and 'Blitzkrieg Bop', the first side sets the tone with pure punk energy. From the urgency of The Undertones 'Teenage Kicks' to the melancholic beauty of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', it's a journey through the era's emotional spectrum. The inclusion of The Cure's 'Boys Don't Cry' and XTC's 'Making Plans For Nigel' shows the post-punk shift toward introspection and innovation. The second LP leans into eclecticism, blending punk-fueled energy to melodic classics. It captures the intersection of rebellion and refinement. Tracks like Martha And The Muffins' 'Echo Beach' and Pretenders 'Brass In Pocket' add a touch of sophistication with a broader palette of sounds. Finally, the third LP celebrates the ska revival and early synth-pop with The Specials 'Gangsters', English Beat's 'Mirror In The Bathroom' and UB40's 'Food For Thought', before transitioning into more futuristic sounds like Gary Numan's 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and The Buggles 'Video Killed The Radio Star'. Ending with a nod to the dawn of a new musical era, this collection balances nostalgia with a depth not many others get close to.
