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THE PARTISANS - BASTARDS IN BLUE - BLUE VINYL ALBUM + FULL SIZED POSTER.

Fantastic album from one of the most original and era defining punk band's of all time.

The band formed in early 78, with an original line-up of Phil Stanton (vocals), Rob "Spike" Harrington (guitar and vocals), Andy Lealand (guitar), Mark "Shark" Harris (drums), and Mark "Savage" Parsons (bass guitar).

Parsons and Stanton left in 79, with Harrington moving to lead vocals, and Lealand's girlfriend Louise Wright joining on bass.

Influenced by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Ramones, the band started off covering punk rock hits of the day but soon started to compose their own material.

They were the second band signed to No Future Records and their debut release, the fantastic double A-sided "Police Story" / "Killing Machine" was released in September 81.

Following the success of this single, The Partisans were included on the third volume of Gary Bushell's popular Oi compilation series even though the band weren't really an Oi band, it was basically because Bushell liked them.

The band released its second single the dynamic anthem, "17 Years of Hell", in mid 82.

After the departure of Louise Wright, the remaining members relocated to West London, with new bassist Dave Parsons to relaunch the band.

Their next release was the three-track Blind Ambition EP on Cloak & Dagger Records, which peaked at No. 23 on the Indie Chart, and even got played on BBC Radio one.

The LP, Time Was Right, followed in 1984 thr band were hailed as "The Professionals meets The Clash," the album featured some quality live recordings from a gig at the Brixton Ace.

Sadly the band split up in 84. but Dave Parsons later found some chart success with Transvision Vamp.

This collection is pure punk, played by punks for punks it's a true classic and features their early singles and Oi contribution, this just gets better every time you play it, grab yourself this quality limited edition blue vinyl pressing of this partisan punk rock masterpiece.

Sleeve is in mint condition, the vinyl is in new, unplayed mint condition with no marks.

A must have essential album for any serious Punk rock collector.

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