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Gen X 4 – Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM ( UK Import Vinyl ) -1981 Rock
no stock photo – no sleeve
Three members of Generation X were previously in the bandChelsea, along with lead singerGene October. They soon broke away from October and selected the name Generation X (after Jane Deverson’s1965 sociology book, a copy of which was owned by Idol’s mother).[1]Idol switched from guitar to singing, andBob “Derwood” Andrewsjoined as lead guitarist after leaving the Fulham band Paradox. Generation X played their first concert on 14 December 1976 atThe Roxy(becoming the first band to play at the venue).[1][5]
Towe was later replaced on drums byMark Laff(ex-Subway Sect), to complete the ‘official’ line-up, before the band signed toChrysalis Recordsand released their first single, “Your Generation” in September 1977.[6]They played this song on Marc Bolan’s afternoon variety show,Marc, that same month. This line-up of the band would remain through their first two albums, the self-titled,Generation X(1978), followed byValley of the Dolls
Label:Chrysalis CHS 12 2488Format:Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPMCountry:UKReleased:1981Genre:RockStyle:Pop Rock
Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~N/A
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 7- name on label
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side 1 -10
side 2 – 10
BIN # 52
| A1 | Dancing With Myself (Extended Version) | 6:05 |
| A2 | Untouchables | 3:35 |
| B1 | Rock On | 2:19 |
| B2 | King Rocker | 2:16 |