1977 – The Spirit of Punk

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Tracklist

CD 1
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11977
producer:
Mickey Foote
recording of:
1977
writer:
Mick Jones (The Clash/Big Audio Dynamite) and Joe Strummer
The Clash31:41
2Anarchy in the UK
engineer:
Bill Price (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Bill Price (UK producer/engineer) and Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
lead vocals:
Johnny Rotten (Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-11)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 120)
recording of:
Anarchy in the UK
lyricist:
Paul Cook (drummer for the Sex Pistols), John Lydon (Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) and Glen Matlock
composer:
Paul Cook (drummer for the Sex Pistols), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols member), John Lydon (Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) and Glen Matlock
publisher:
Arista Music, Inc., Careers Music, Inc., Rotten Music Ltd (publishing company of Johnny Rotten), Stephen Philip Jones, Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Sex Pistols4.23:31
3New Rose
producer:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
performer:
Captain Sensible, Brian James (UK punk rock guitarist), Rat Scabies and Dave Vanian
recording of:
New Rose
lyricist and composer:
Brian James (UK punk rock guitarist)
publisher:
Rock Music Co., Ltd. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
The Damned4.652:42
4Gary Gilmore’s Eyes
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 215)
recording of:
Gary Gilmore’s Eyes
lyricist and composer:
T.V. Smith
The Adverts4.52:19
5Another Girl Another Planet
recording of:
Another Girl, Another Planet
lyricist and composer:
Peter Perrett
The Only Ones43:00
6Lust for Life
engineer:
Eduard Meyer and Colin Thurston
producer:
Bewlay Bros.
bass guitar:
Tony Sales (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
drums (drum set), shakers and tambourine:
Hunt Sales (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18) and Ricky Gardiner (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
piano:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
background vocals:
Hunt Sales (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18) and Tony Sales (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
lead vocals:
Iggy Pop (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Thousand Mile, Inc. (in 1990)
recorded at:
Hansa Studio III in Berlin, Germany (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 67), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 147) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 325)
recording of:
Lust for Life (from 1977-06-04 until 1977-06-18)
lyricist:
Iggy Pop
composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Iggy Pop
publisher:
Bewlay Bros. Music, Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Virgin Music (publisher and label, only for releases with Virgin MUSIC logo), Bug Music (music publishing) (in 1988) and James Osterberg Music (in 1988)
Iggy Pop4.55:10
7No More Heroes
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012)
recording of:
No More Heroes
writer:
Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) and Dave Greenfield
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
The Stranglers52:56
8In the City
engineer:
Vic Smith
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
bass:
Bruce Foxton (in 1977-03)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (in 1977-03)
guitar:
Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician) (in 1977-03)
vocals:
Bruce Foxton (in 1977-03) and Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician) (in 1977-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-03)
recording of:
In the City (in 1977-03)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician)
publisher:
And Son Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
The Jam42:18
9Orgasm Addict
engineer:
Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
producer:
Martin Rushent
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Garth (bassist in Buzzcocks)
recorded at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Advision in Fitzrovia, Camden, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Orgasm Addict
writer:
Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks lead singer)
Buzzcocks4.22:01
10Borstal Breakout
producer:
Jimmy Pursey (Founder member of Sham 69) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
recording of:
Borstal Breakout
writer:
Dave Parsons (Sham 69 guitarist) and Jimmy Pursey (Founder member of Sham 69)
Sham 692:09
11Do Anything You Wanna Do
recording of:
Do Anything You Wanna Do
composer:
Graeme Douglas and Ed Hollis (British songwriter and producer)
Eddie & the Hot Rods4:02
12Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
drums (drum set):
Charley Charles (UK drummer) (in 1976)
electric bass guitar:
Norman Watt-Roy (in 1976)
electric guitar:
Chaz Jankel (English musician and songwriter) (in 1976)
lead vocals:
Ian Dury (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Stiff Records (in 1977)
recorded at:
Alvic Studios (Wimbledon) in Wimbledon, Merton, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976)
recording of:
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (in 1976)
lyricist:
Ian Dury
composer:
Chaz Jankel (English musician and songwriter)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Ian Dury & the Blockheads3.83:10
13Whole Wide World
bass guitar and guitar:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
drums (drum set):
Steve Goulding (English drummer for the Rumour, Mekons, etc.)
vocals:
Wreckless Eric
recording of:
Whole Wide World
lyricist and composer:
Eric Goulden
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Wreckless Eric52:48
14Psycho Killer (live)
live recording of:
Psycho Killer
lyricist:
David Byrne (Talking Heads), Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
composer:
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
publisher:
Bleu Disque Music Co., Inc. (publisher), Index Music, Inc. and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Talking Heads54:25
15Gloria
assistant engineer:
Frank D'Augusta
engineer:
Bernie Kirsh
producer:
John Cale (Velvet Underground founder)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975, in 1988)
recorded at, mixed at and engineered at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
part of:
New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 32) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 97)
partial cover recording of:
Gloria (Van Morrison/Them song)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Exile Publishing Ltd., Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Unichappell Music, Bernice Music, Inc. (in 1965) and Unichappell Music, Inc. (in 1965)
part of:
Gloria: In excelsis Deo
recording of:
Gloria: In excelsis Deo
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison and Patti Smith
additional writer:
Patti Smith
additional composer:
Van Morrison
Patti Smith45:52
16Rip Her to Shreds
recording engineer:
Rob Freeman (engineer) (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
assistant engineer:
Don Hünerberg
engineer:
Rob Freeman (engineer) and Craig Leon (musician, arranger, composer and producer)
producer:
Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
bass guitar:
Gary Valentine (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
farfisa, grand piano, piano and synthesizer [roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
guitar:
Chris Stein (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
remixer:
Craig Leon (musician, arranger, composer and producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (Don’t use as an imprint. Please use “Chrysalis” instead.) (in 1976), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1977), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1977, in 2001), Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 2001) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
recording of:
Rip Her to Shreds (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jiru Music, Inc.
Blondie3.33:19
17This Perfect Day
recording of:
This Perfect Day
lyricist and composer:
Chris Bailey (Irish punk vocalist, member of The Saints) and Ed Kuepper
strings arranger:
Steve Hitchcock
The Saints3.52:09
18Blitzkrieg Bop (live)Ramones1:39
19Oh Bondage Up Yours!X‐Ray Spex2.552:48
20Your Generation
producer:
Phil Wainman
bass guitar:
Tony James (UK bassist/guitarist)
drums (drum set):
Mark Laff
guitar:
Bob Derwood Andrews
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recording of:
Your Generation
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Tony James (UK bassist/guitarist)
Generation X53:14
21(Get a) Grip (On Yourself)
engineer:
Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
producer:
Martin Rushent
assistant mixer:
Benny King (engineer)
mixer:
Doug Bennett (producer, engineer)
bass guitar:
Jean‐Jacques Burnel (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
drums (drum set):
Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers) (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
keyboard:
Dave Greenfield (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
tenor saxophone:
Eric Clark (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. and United Artists Records Ltd.
recorded at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
mixed at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
produced at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-01 until 1977-02)
recording of:
(Get a) Grip (on Yourself) (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
writer:
Brian Duffy (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) and Dave Greenfield
publisher:
Albion Music Ltd., April Music Ltd., Complete Music Ltd., Irving Music, Inc., Musik-Edition Discoton and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
The Stranglers53:59
22The Saints Are ComingThe Skids52:41
23(I’m) Stranded
producer:
Rod Coe
bass guitar:
Kym Bradshaw
drums (drum set):
Ivor Hay
guitar:
Ed Kuepper
lead vocals:
Chris Bailey (Irish punk vocalist, member of The Saints)
recording of:
(I’m) Stranded
lyricist and composer:
Chris Bailey (Irish punk vocalist, member of The Saints) and Ed Kuepper
The Saints43:31
24Right to Work
recording of:
Right to Work
composer:
Gene October
Chelsea2:37
25Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)?
engineer:
Doug Bennett (producer, engineer) and Martin Rushent
producer and mixer:
Martin Rushent
arranger:
Buzzcocks (English punk band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978)
recorded at and mixed at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 276)
recording of:
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks lead singer) (in 1977-11)
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
Buzzcocks4.452:41
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