Damned Damned Damned

The Damned blazed a trail when they became the very first British punk band to release a single, swiftly followed by the release of the very first British punk album, their classic debut Damned Damned Damned on 18th February 1977. Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the bands dramatic breakthrough, a very special Art Of The Album deluxe edition of that incredible debut album on 17th February 2017, almost exactly 40 years to the day since its original issue. Featuring fully remastered audio & new sleevenotes within both the CD & LP formats recalling the story of the bands conception and the albums creation. Comprehensively researched and written by legendary punk writer John Ingham, these new sleevenotes cover in-depth the story of the album & the period in which it was written & recorded, the key players in its creation, the craft and instrumentation, the impact upon release and its legacy 40 years later. Via exclusive interviews with original band members Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Brian James and Rat Scabies, John Ingham is perfectly placed to recount the early hedonistic days of the band in this definitive release of one of the most influential albums of all time...