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Dexys Midnight Runners – Searching For The Young Soul Rebels - UK Import LP 1980 1st Pressing with Printed Inner Sleeve & Archival Sleeve         Killer Horn Section 
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Searching for the Young Soul Rebels is the debut  by English pop group , released on 11 July 1980, through  and . Led by , the group formed in 1978 in , England, and formed a strong live reputation before recording their first material. Recorded during April 1980, the album combines the aggressiveness of  with , particularly influenced by the  movement.

The album was preceded by and contains the hit-single "", which topped the . It also contains two other charting singles: "" (re-recorded as "Burn It Down") and "" (which included the lyrics "I've been searching for the young soul rebels" that inspired the album's title). The album reached number 6 on the  and is certified Silver by the .It has been widely acclaimed by music critics since its release and is included in .

I heard these guys in South London in 1981. Got temporarily deafened and knocked-down on a zebra crossing the following day. It was worth it! Purchased the LP the following year. Re-listening 40 years later, the music sounds fresh, clean and uncompromising. Outstanding performances by all of the band. But, IMHO, the biggest contributors to the distinctive sound are Pete Saunders on Hammond and Jimmy Patterson on Trombone. But of course, Dexys wouldn’t be Dexys without Rowland’s egotistic lyrics and haranguing delivery. Great instrument separation and stereo imagery on this pressing. Love it!