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PRE-ORDER: X-Ray Spex "Germ Free Adolescents" LP (180g Vinyl)

PRE-ORDER: X-Ray Spex "Germ Free Adolescents" LP (180g Vinyl)

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THIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around SEPTEMBER 4th, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items. 

X-Ray Spex was a British punk rock band that emerged in the late 1970s, known for their distinctive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and the dynamic frontwoman Poly Styrene. The band was active during the first wave of punk rock and played a significant role in the punk movement.

Lead vocalist and songwriter Poly Styrene was known for her unique vocal style and often cited as an influential figure in the punk scene. Other band members on 'Germfree Adolescents are Jak Airport: Guitarist / Paul Dean: Bassist / Rudi Thompson: Sax / B P Hurding: Drummer.

X-Ray Spex released their debut album, "Germfree Adolescents," in 1978, featuring the title track, "Germfree Adolescents." The album is considered a classic of the punk era.

Poly Styrene's lyrics often addressed social and consumerist issues, and her unconventional fashion sense and energetic stage presence added to the band's overall identity.

While X-Ray Spex had a relatively short-lived career, disbanding in 1979, they left a lasting impact on the punk scene, and their music continues to be celebrated for its originality and influence. Poly Styrene sadly passed away in 2011, but her contributions to punk rock remain influential.

This Limited-Edition re-issue of Germfree Adolescents is pressed on black 180-gram vinyl. Incl. 12" insert poster of album cover + sleeve notes by Stephanie Phillips.

Track List: 

Side A

  1. "Art-I-Ficial" – 3:24
  2. "Obsessed with You" – 2:30
  3. "Warrior in Woolworths" – 3:06
  4. "Let's Submerge" – 3:26
  5. "I Can't Do Anything" – 2:58
  6. "Identity" – 2:25

Side B

  1. "Genetic Engineering" – 2:49
  2. "I Live Off You" – 2:09
  3. "I Am a Poseur" – 2:34
  4. "Germ Free Adolescents" – 3:14
  5. "Plastic Bag" – 4:54
  6. "The Day the World Turned Day-Glo" – 2:53

 


street date 9/4/2026

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