Raw Records was one of the UK’s first ever independent labels, having been formed in 1977 by Lee Wood. This was the second compilation they issued in early 1978 following up the ‘Raw Deal!’ album (Damgood 209). This reissue includes 4 bonus tracks including the ultra rare ‘Into the 80’s’ by The Now.
16 of the label’s best tracks feature here alongside a comprehensive discography of one of the most important but vastly underrated indie labels of our time. Bands such as The Users, Killjoys, Lockjaw and The Unwanted later provided members for the likes of The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, UK Subs and Dexy’s Midnight Runners whilst the scarcity of Raw’s releases made them highly prized collectors’ items. Two Soft Boys tracks from one of the rarest Raw singles fetaure here, unavailable elsewhere.
Essential listening for any an Killeded by Death/Bloodstains Across.

Tracklist:
A1 The Unwanted– Withdrawal/1984
A2 The Users– Sick Of You
A3 The Hammersmith Gorillas*– Leavin’ ‘Ome
A4 Some Chicken– Blood On The Wall
A5 The Gorillas– It’s My Life
A6 The Soft Boys– Hear My Brane
B1 The Killjoys– Johnny Won’t Get To Heaven
B2 The Hammersmith Gorillas*– You Really Got Me
B3 The Users– (I’m In Love) With Today
B4 Some Chicken– New Religion
B5 Downliners Sect– Showbiz
B6 The Killjoys– Naive

Label: Damaged Goods Records