1981 - 1984

Long overdue round up of everything released by UK 82 Punk legends Abrasive Wheels in their original incarnation. With a booklet featuring in-depth liner notes by Viva La Rock’s Phil Singleton in conversation with guitarist Dave Ryan plus pictures of all relevant singles and clippings from the era along with previously unseen pictures of the band from Dave’s own archive.

Disc 1 is debut album When The Punks Go Marchin’ In which hit #3 in the UK Independent Chart and now celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Among the bonus tracks on this disc are the Indie Chart hit singles ‘Vicious Circle’ (#12), ‘Army Song’ (#24) and ‘Burn ‘Em Down’ (#14), every one an acknowledged UK 82 Punk classic.

Disc 2 is 1984’s #8 Indie Chart album Black Leather Girl. Featuring the Indie Chart hits ‘Jailhouse Rock’ (#13), ‘Banner Of Hope’ (#10) and ‘The Prisoner’ (#27).