Cock Sparrer 50th anniversary vinyl collection on Pirates Press – News

Cock Sparrer 50th anniversary vinyl collection on Pirates Press

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cock Sparrer, Pirates Press Records has made available a special edition pressing of all seven Cock Sparrer LPs. These records are completely remastered from the original 1/4″ analogue tapes by James Bragg and housed in a housed in a special jacket printed on brushed gold foil-laminated stock. Together, they encapsulate a half-century of unforgettable memories, and many of the most timeless and legendary tunes punk has to offer.

Fifty years as a band is a rare accomplishment, and not only have Cock Sparrer achieved this milestone, they helped forge a movement in Oi! Dating back to their formation in 1972 until now, Cock Sparrer has become a favorite for several generations and inspired artists such as Rancid, The Bouncing Souls, Dropkick Murphys, and more.

Not only have Cock Sparrer inspired generations of artists, but fans have adopted their songs, further cementing the band’s legacy. Fan favorite tracks like “Take ‘Em All” have been sung by several Major League Soccer clubs, while former UFC fighter Dan Hardy used the track “England Belongs To Me” as his walkout song.

Without Cock Sparrer, punk rock may have a very different look and feel than it has now. Whether you may have first heard of Cock Sparrer in 1972 or 2022, Cock Sparrer has done what only a handful of artists have ever achieved: create a half century of memories for thousands and thousands of fans from around the globe!

Cock Sparrer Track Listing:
Side A:
1. We Love You
2. Sister Suzie
3. Platinum Blonde
4. Taken For A Ride (We Think You Don’t)
5. Again And Again

Side B:
6. Runnin’ Riot
7. Chip On My Shoulder
8. Watcha Gonna Do About It
9. Teenage Heart
10. I Need A Witness

Shock Troops Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Where Are They Now
2. Riot Squad
3. Working
4. Take ’em All
5. We’re Coming Back

Side B:
1. Watch Your Back
2. I Got Your Number
3. Secret Army
4. Droogs Don’t Run
5. Out on an Island

Guilty As Charged Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Get A Rope
2. Because You’re Young
3. Bird Trouble
4. Don’t Blame Us
5. Roads To Freedom

Side B:
6. Last Train To Dagenham
7. I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt. 2)
8. Strip
9. Crack In The Mirror
10. We Know How To Live
11. Tough Guys

Two Monkeys Track Listing:
Side A:
1. A.U
2. Before the Flame Dies
3. Tart
4. Lies?
5. East End Girl
6. Anthem

Side B:
7. Time to Be Me
8. I Live in Marbella (Working Part 3)
9. Bats Out
10. Battersea Bardot
11. I Feel a Death Coming on
12. Back Home
13. Goodbye

Running Riot in ’84 Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Run with the Blind
2. Is Anybody There?
3. Price Too High to Pay
4. Think Again
5. Don’t Say a Word

Side B:
6. The Sun Says
7. They Mean Murder
8. Closedown
9. Chip on my Shoulder (live)
10. Runnin’ Riot (live)

 

Here We Stand Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Too Late
2. Did You Have A Nice Life Without Me?
3. Gotta Get Out
4. Spirit Of ‘76
5. So Many Things
6. Suicide Girls
7. Despite All This

Side B:
8. Don’t Stop
9. Will You?
10. Time To Make Your Move
11. Last Orders
12. True To Yourself
13. Sussed
14. Better Than This

Forever Track Listing:
Side A:
1. One By One 
2. Believe 
3. Gonna Be Alright 
4. Don’t Tell Anyone Anything 
5. Family Of One 
6. Every Step Of The Way

Side B: 
7. In My Town 
8. Contender 
9. Nothing Like You 
10. I’ve Had Enough 
11. Somebody’s Brother; Somebody’s Son 
12. Us Against The World

All of the vinyl is now available from Pirates Press Records here.

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