Simpletones - "California" LP OUT NOW on Radiation Reissues!
Great retrospective on this criminally underrated California punk rock outfit from the late 70's/early 80's. 


OUT NOW ON RADIATION: MORE EARLY 80’S BRISTOL PUNK ROCK BACK ON VINYL!





CHAOS UK – Total Chaos – The Singles Collection
Format: LP
Catalogue: RRS040LP
Barcode: 8592735002845

Promoted as the “fastest and noisiest” band in the cosmos, Chaos UK may not be exactly the kind of band who reserve their hits for their singles, but they sure lined up the most immediate and chaotic, and the effect of ‘Total Chaos’, 19 tracks of pure magic mayhem, is not dissimilar from having your head run over by a tank. A band whose contribution to the world of noise and distortion has been rarely equaled, Chaos UK’s legacy still stems from their 1982 singles ‘Burning Britain’ and ‘Loud Political and Uncompromising’, here collected along with their full 1983 first 12” and their contribution to the Riotous Assembly compilation.

Track list:
Side A:
Selfish Few, Fashion Change, You'll Never Own Me, The End Is Nigh, Victimised, Parental Love, Leech, Chaos, Mentally Insane, Urban Guerrilla.

Side B:
Farmyard Boogie, Four Minute Warning, Kill Your Baby, Army, Victimised (Single Version), No Security, What About A Future, Hypocrite, Senseless Conflict.



UNDEAD – The Killing Of Reality

Format: LP
Catalogue: RRS041LP
Barcode:
8592735002852


Not to be confused with Bobby Steele of The Misfits mid 80’s American band of the same name, the UNDEAD from Bristol were one of the main names in the ever-growing late 70’s Bristol punk scene, along with such names as Vice Squad, Disorder, and Chaos UK. After a demo tape in 1981, they signed to Riot City Records and released their debut 7” in 1982, which reached number 18 on the UK indie chart. After a second single in 1983 and several live appearances they recorded the ‘Killing Of Reality’ LP in 1984 and soon imploded without leaving much trace. One of the best hidden treasures of the whole ‘UK82’ era, finally back on vinyl with both A-sides from the aforementioned singles included as bonus tracks!

Track list:
Side A:
Listen To The Wallbeat, Let Me Go, Voices & Visions, Acid Punk,  Sanctuary, Heard It Before, It’s Corruption.

Side B:
Terrorist TV, S.O.F., Hate Campaign, In Retrospect, Nightmares After You, Dead Revolution.

 

Open in august!

Radiation records will be open for the whole month of august except friday 15th and saturday 16th. Usual store hours! Come and enjoy the air conditioning! 


Channel 3 first Poshboy 12" originally from 1981 soon out on Radiation Reissues! 

New label! HIMALAYA titles finally in stock!

Just landed from our beloved pressing plant the first three HIMALAYA titles and they look beautiful!
Licensed from the legendary Gear Fab label, this is a selection of three obscure 60's psych gems remastered for your listening pleasure: BOKAJ RETSIEM s/t LP, TONGUE 'Keep On Rockin' with...' LP, and the infamous BOA 'Wrong Road' LP.

Credited as one of the best late 60's German psych-rock albums, Bokaj Retsiem's ("meister Jakob" with reversed letters!) "Psychedelic Underground" is an eccentric, soulful, acid and fuzzy rockin' essay that clearly prefigures a part of the Krautrock movement. Featuring Rainer Deigner, former guitar for the sixties beat German group Former Bonds, as the only credited musician and composer on this album (although other musicians assisted him on bass, keyboards, and that B3 Hammond and Leslie sound), this is basically Rainer's freaked-out tribute to his favorite children's song, "Meister Jakob", consisting in trippy instrumental sections, furiously savage e-guitar crescendos, amazing psych-rock improvisation, with just a hint of 60's US psych-garage. A real enthusiastic Psych-Kraut trip for fans of Vanilla Fudge, Hendrix, and Iron Butterfly. 


Tongue were a blues-based, organ-fueled, country and rural folk-influenced hard rock band that emerged from the copious student population of countercultural Wisconsin. Though Tongue remains a criminally underrated outfit, and never made it big on a national level, their touring reached legendary status, particularly in the mid-west. They were on the road for 10 years and played 250 gigs a year without flying to a single one of them. Originally issued in 1969, their debut LP was recorded near the beginning of their career, thereby capturing the band during the early peak of their powers. Featuring a great version of Tim Hardin's "Morning Dew", "Keep On Trucking" is a forgotten classic of late 60's American Psychedelia.
Hailing from the Detroit suburb of Auburn Heights, BOA recorded this little gem in 1971, completely live and on a Sony TC-200 in a Tupperware warehouse, giving their psych/garage a little punk twist. They did everything themselves: recording, pressing, packaging, and the marketing (which at the time was simply not done). A mere 200 copies of the original edition were pressed on their own label, Snakefield. This is the pure definition of the 'garage' sound: BOA seems to have a lot of fun jamming together in their warehouse and the result is a collection of strongly psych/prog-flavored hard rock songs, that sound like a cross between the Doors, the Who and The Sonics.

Impact OUT NOW in an incredibily enhanced RADIATION edit!


Radiation gladly announces the very first vinyl reissue treatment ever for IMPACT's classic 1987 MLP "Attraverso L'involucro", in deluxe package with printed inner sleeve and a plethora of bonuses: 6 tracks from their split 7" with EU's ARSE from 1983, 10 tracks from their 1982 demos and the hard to find "L'uomo Procede", Impact's contribution to the legendary 1984 "P.E.A.C.E" 2xLP International HC sampler on Radical Records. Yeah, that's a total of 24 tracks!

Conflict debut LP 30th year anniversary edition out soon on Radiation Reissues!

Finally back in print after a long hiatus, Conflict's debut LP "It's Time To See Who's Who" is a must-have in any punk rock collection. Originally edited on the Corpus Christi label in 1983, this is pure and quintessential "UK82" hardcore punk.


Reproduced in it's original and unique gatefold artwork, this "30th year anniversary" edition on RADIATION will also include their complete very first 7" "The House That Man Built", originally on Crass Records and dated 1982, as bonus! 

CIRCLE JERKS exclusive and limited 7" reissue from Record Store Day 2013

This crazy-limited, PICTURE disc edition, exclusive for Record Store Day 2013, of their 1980 version of ‘Wild In The Streets’ is the first of a serie of PICTURE 7″s Radiation Records will release to celebrate Record Store Day every year. Available only in-store and through our website starting from April 20th (strict first come, first served basis!), and via very-selected distributors until supplies last, this is a nice little collectible you can both listen and frame on your wall!





While in here, please enjoy a couple videos from our Record Store Day's guests from past editions:
JUANITO WAU @Radiation for Record Store Day April 2012


RADIATION REISSUES NEWS - Street date March 3rd
 
 
BLITZ - Timebomb: Early Singles & Demos Collection LP  
Catalogue: RRS16  Barcode: 889397101343
 
A pure shot of abrasive punk/rock 'n' roll with a hint of working class Oi!, Blitz were among the most influential punk bands ever. It was Gary Bushell (who wrote for "Sounds" and was later dubbed the God Father of Oi!) who brought the band to the attention of his friend Chris Berry, who had just set up No Future records with a bank loan and high hopes. No Future 001 catalog (and Blitz's debut release) was a 4 track EP titled "All Out Attack", a 20,000 copy bestseller that made the label's fortune, later to become the most representative of the whole UK82 movement. Its follow-up, "Never Surrender", reached number 2 in the Indie charts, while their 3rd EP, "Warriors", showed their slight move towards the singalong-style of classic OI!. Before shifting to a more new wave-influenced vein right by the end of 1983, they managed to reach number 2 in the charts with a fourth and last 'punk' single, "New Age". This 1980-1983 complete retrospective features all four aforementioned singles along with their very first recording session from 1980, the legendary 'Timebomb' demos, and 4 cuts from the "Voice Of A Generation" demos!
 
Track list - Escape (1980 Demo), 4Q (1980 Demo),Youth (1980 Demo), Bleed (1980 Demo), Criminal Damage (1980 Demo), Someone's Gonna Die (All Out Attack EP), Attack (All Out Attack EP), Fight To Live (All Out Attack EP), 45 Revolutions (All Out Attack EP), Time Bomb (Time Bomb Demos), Criminal Damage (Time Bomb Demos), 4Q (Time Bomb Demos), Razors In The Night (Single), Never Surrender (Single),  Warriors (Single), Youth (Single), I Don't Need You (LP Demo), Propaganda (LP Demo), Closedown (LP Demo), Your Revolution (LP Demo), New Age (Single), Fatigue (Single), Bleed (Re-Mix) (Single).
 
 
MAJOR ACCIDENT - Massacred Melodies LP 
Catalogue: RRS17  Barcode: 889397101350
 
Started in late 1977 in Darlington, UK, after Con Larkin and his little brother Paul tried their hands at bass and singing respectively, legendary punkers Major Accident were initially influenced by the Pistols and the Clash. They toured the UK extensively before going to the studio, adding more originals to their set as time went on. However, a very sad fate befell their early studio activities: both their first recording session in 1980, which was supposed to be their debut single ("Terrorist Gang"/"War Boots") and the following one, which  produced a completely mucked-up, unusable first edition of this LP, remained unreleased for years. It took until late 1982 for their first proper release to see the light of day: produced by Donkeys guitarist Neil Ferguson, their debut album "Massacred Melodies" finally came out on Step Forward, supported by a full UK tour with label-mates CHELSEA. The distinctive 'Clockwork Orange' image (they were the first punk band to adopt the look from Kubrick's famous movie, which was banned in the UK at the time and impossible-to-see anywhere) and their songwriting, by far more peculiar than the average UK82 punk band, allowed them to grow a sizeable following, and their classic sleeve artwork by Paul Dillon started appearing on the back of more than a few black leather jackets.
 
Track list - Schizophrenic, (Standing On The) Sidelines, Last Night, Psycho, People, Terrorist Gang, Warboots, Mr Nobody, Self Appointed Hero, That's You, Brides Of The Beast, Classified Information, Middle Class Entertainment, Clockwork Toys.
 
 
 
KLASSE KRIMINALE - Faccia A Faccia LP  
Catalogue: RRS17  Barcode: 889397101367
 
One of the longest running Punk Bands in Italy, KLASSE KRIMINALE were founded in 1985 by their leader Marco Balestrino, a singer, fanzine-editor and label-manager whose role in the skinhead scene over the past 25 years has been somewhat crucial. Influenced by early Reggae and '82-era UK Oi! and Punk, but following in the tracks of Italian skinhead pioneers NABAT and Rough (90% of their songs are typically sung in Italian), Klasse Kriminale's career has been long and scattered with success.
Originally released on the New Rose sublabel "Division Nada" (run by Berurier Noir's singer Francois), and long out of print, it was about time that their classic "Faccia A Faccia" from 1991 was available on vinyl again, with its original and extremely distinctive Alteau artwork.
 
Track list - Mangia I Ricchi, Quanti Altri Come Te, Si Beve E Si Ride, Oi! Siamo Tu Ed Io Vincenti, Runnin' Riot, Politicanti, So Che Sono Lo Stesso, Lungo Il Fiume, Ragazzi Come Tu E Me, Uniti Sempre Divisi Mai, Leggi, Faccia A Faccia, Cow-Punk Simphony, Johnny Too Bad.  
AVENGERS 'Munch Logo' T-SHIRT limited run for the recent Italian tour. Licensed by the band, manufactured and distributed by Radiation Records. Buy it NOW here!

 OUT NOW ON RADIATION REISSUES:

OPPRESSED  "Dead & Buried" LP
Legendary Welsh anti-fascist oi! band formed in Cardiff in 1981, the Oppressed is the UK punk band who most openly expressed opposition to the racist and right-wing influenced ideals spreading in the skinhead scene in the early 80s. Personally promoting the SHARP ('Skinheads Against racial prejudices') ideals to British Skinheads through lyrics and interviews, both on-stage and in real life, their singer and leader Roddy Moreno lived his life as a mission, happening to write some of the finest working class punk rock anthems ever along the way. "Dead And Buried" collects the first two, self-financed singles by the Oppressed, "Victims" and "Never Say Die", both originally released in 1983, along with their 1983 "Oi! The Tape" complete session. This is OI! music at its best.

OPPRESSED  "Fatal Blow" LP  
Originally out on the Skinhead Record label in 1985, "Fatal Blow" collected Welsh OI! band the OPPRESSED's first demos from 1981/82 along with 3 classic OI! cover versions recorded right before their first split in '84. A document of outstanding importance in the history of UK OI! music back on vinyl, in a strictly LIMITED TO 300 copies edition. 

IMPACT  "Solo Odio" LP     
Official and licensed reissue for one of the few all-time classic lps of the first wave of Italian hardcore. Hailing from Ferrara, early 80’s era, IMPACT , along with WRETCHED, NEGAZIONE, INDIGESTI and DECLINO, set the stylistic and esthetic standards for a musical genre, later to become world famous,  that mixed the political vehemence of british tradition (such as that of CRASS and CONFLICT) with the violence of early american hardcore (CIRCLE JERKS above all). Ten songs, a little more than 15 minutes of musical and ideological  assault, through which IMPACT became a legend and changed the lives of three generations of Italian punks. Reissued on 140gr black vinyl with printed inner.
Record Store Day 2012: JUANITO WAU in-store exclusive performance!

*NEWS on RUMBLE RECORDS! Release date April 26th*



MARV JOHNSON - Marvelous Marv Johnson LP 
Detroit gifted singer, songwriter and pianist Marv Johnson was a seminal figure in the early history of Motown Records. Responsible for more than a handful of hits between 1959 and 1960, he enjoyed no less than nine records in the top 100 as well as two songs on the top ten chart, after being chosen by the record producer Berry Gordy as the first artist to be released on his fledging record label TAMLA, in which Marv kept recording and working on sales and promotion until the late 70s. Often overlooked compared to the other great R&B stars of those years, Johnson’s rich legacy includes dozens of brilliant soulful songs, like the immortal chart-smasher “You Got What It Takes” and the classic “Come To Me”.


SHIRELLES - Tonight's The Night 140gr vinyl LP Formed in Passaic, NJ in 1958, the Shirelles were four high school friends who went from their school’s talent show to hitting national charts in just a few months. Defining the so-called “girl group” sound with their blend of Doo
Wop, R&B and smooth uptown soul music, the Shirelles were the first major all-female group of the whole rock era, and their success was unprecedented and paved the way to legions of imitators. Tonight’s The Night, the Shirelles first album, originally released on Scepter in 1961, features an incredible succession of hits such as the title track, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “Boys” (later made into a standard via a cover by the BEATLES), or “Dedicated To The One I Love”.


SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS - Rare, Unreleased Or Just Plain Weird LP
Perhaps the most wildly extroverted performer in rock history regardless of race, colour or creed, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins has been the inspiration for countless performers over the last fifty years. This compilation collects rare cuts, unissued takes and hard to find recordings not included in his unmissable debut LP. Such classics as "Alligator Wine", "Pauline", "I put a spell on You", "10,000 Lincoln Continental", and "Frenzy" included.


CLYDE MCPHATTER & THE DRIFTERS - S/T LP
Originally issued in 1958 on Atlantic, the Drifters’ debut album, as was customary at the time, was mostly an aggregate of all-killer chart-toppers, some by McPhatter as a solo act, some by the group he led, that had been released over several previous years. A prime exponent of gospel-to-pop crossover, McPhatter brought the church onto the rock and roll bandstand, making his Drifters one of the preeminent male vocal groups of the whole doo-wop era. Includes "Such A Night", "White Christmas", "Worm Your Heart", "Money Honey", "Honey Love" and MORE!






*OPPRESSED "dead and buried" + "Fatal Blow" vinyl LP's OUT SOON!*


We recently locked a deal with legendary OPPRESSED frontman Roddy Moreno for a limited reissue of both the "Dead And Buried" LP and the "Fatal Blow" 12" on our own RADIATION label. 


RRS009 & RRS010 are due out by the end of April in limited edition of 300 and 500 respectively. Stay tuned, these are going to sell fast!