Punk on 45: Revolutions on Vinyl 1976-79

by Gavin Walsh

The punk explosion of the mid-1970s unleashed an amazing wave of creativity, both musically and graphically. As punk’s DIY, cut-and-paste ingenuity gave rise to groundbreaking designers like Jamie Reid and Neville Brody, the picture sleeve became an essential aspect of any new single. Featuring a wealth of data and over 700 color photos of sleeves of the era — from heavyweights like the Clash and the Buzzcocks to influential unknowns like Subway Sect — Punk On 45 is not just an invaluable reference but a visual feast, capturing the artistic zeitgeist of this dynamic era.

Genres: Music, Punk, Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a bore this turned out to be. It's only getting a second star because of the Devo Mongoloid import single and for mentioning Crime(briefly).