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The Crack - 2023 Reissue

    The Ruts were formed in west London in 1977, but guitarist Paul Fox and
    vocalist Malcolm Owen were schoolfriends who had already been in several bands – meeting with drummer Dave Ruffy and bassist John 'Segs' Jenning - The group played many Rock Against Racism beneft concerts and rose to prominence supporting The Damned in early 1979 - A contract with Virgin followed, and by June of that year, the group were in the UK Top 10 with Babylon's Burning. The Crack followed in September, beneftting a crystal-clear production from Mick Glossop. Reaching No 16 in the UK, it sounds as vibrant and pugnacious as it did on its frst release. Representing the very apex of politically conscious British punk, The Crack stands as a perfect snapshot of the inner-city temperature of the late 70s.

    This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1979 Virgin Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.


    TRACK LISTING

    A1. Babylon's Burning
    A2. Dope For Guns
    A3. SUS
    A4. Something That I Said
    A5. You're Just A
    A6. It Was Cold
    B1. Savage Circle
    B2. Jah War
    B3. Criminal Mind
    B4. Back Biter
    B5. Out Of Order
    B6. Human Punk


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