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They became one of punk’s most enduring bands, touring and recording (with multiple lineups) from ’76 all the way to…well, today! This set, though, anthologizes the breakthrough years of one of punk’s first great groups, bringing you all their 1976–78 Epic recordings plus BBC sessions. The guitars and drums drive and melodic hooks fly across their "Pure Mania" and "V2" LPs plus live versions of "Stiff Little Fingers" (which, of course, lent its name to another great punk band), "London Girls," the single version of "Automatic Lover" and the bonus songs "Judy Says (Knock You in the Head)" and "Pushing Too Hard". In addition to the live BBC tracks, you’ll also hear a raw mixing-desk version of a 1977 set at the London Marquee: "Bad Time," "I Need a Slave," "Flying Duck Theory," "Baby, Baby," their spins on "Jumpin’ Jack Flash," "No Fun/Raw Power" and more! Anagram.