Ak79 | 40Th Anniversary Reissue

December 2019 marks the 40 year anniversary of an important record in our lives, AK79. Within the grooves of this historical landmark compilation lies a connection to our musical whakapapa as New Zealanders and music lovers. A defining record, having captured a raw snapshot of the punk subculture in Auckland during the late 70s, this much-loved compilation is a living, breathing statement of what came before today. To mark this very special occassion, Flying Nun Records pays tribute to those ragged and rambunctious years by presenting AK79 40th Anniversary Edition Reissue, due in-stores throughout New Zealand on December 13th. Presented in a myriad of forms; on limited edition red vinyl, standard black vinyl and CD, we can celebrate this iconic cornerstone of alternative kiwi rock history with this special anniversary edition. Featuring new liner notes written by Ripper Records' Bryan Staff, the 2019 reissue will feature all songs ever featured on any version of AK79 for a complete look at its recorded history. About AK79 Raw, unfiltered, shambolic madness. The vision to capture the Auckland scene began with Bryan Staff (Head of Ripper Records and Radio DJ at the time) who saw reason to capture the music coming out of the local punk venues of the time such as Windsor Castle and Zwines. Originally released by Ripper Records in December 1979, bands that featured on the original pressing included The Swingers, The Scavengers, The Primmers, Proud Scum, Toy Love and The Terrorway

Tracks

1~1~The Scavengers - Mysterex
1~2~The Terrorways - Never Been To Borstal
1~3~Proud Scum - I Am A Rabbit
1~4~The Scavengers - True Love
1~5~Proud Scum - Suicide
1~6~The Terrorways - She's A Mod
1~7~The Swingers - Certain Sound
1~8~The Primmers - Funny Stories
1~9~Toy Love - Squeeze
1~10~The Swingers - Baby
1~11~The Primmers - You're Gonna Get Done
1~12~Toy Love - Toy Love Song
1~13~Suburban Reptiles - Megaton
1~14~Suburban Reptiles - Coup D'Etat
1~15~The Scavengers - Routine
1~16~Proud Scum - Suicide 2
1~17~The Terrorways - Short Haired Rock And Roll
1~18~Toy Love - Frogs
1~19~Suburban Reptiles - Saturday Night Stay At Home
1~20~Features - City Scenes
1~21~The Spelling Mistakes - Feel So Good
1~22~Marching Girls - First In Line
1~23~The Spelling Mistakes - Hate Me Hate Me
1~24~Features - Victim
1~25~Marching Girls - True Love

Details

Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Various
Release Date: 27 March 2020
Genre: Punk
Label: FLYING NUN
Distributor: Rocket Group