Name: Generation X (Deluxe Edition)
Brand: Generation X

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CRCX1150

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-04-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060516092284

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Generation X

Genre GB

Punk / Hardcore

Label GB

Chrysalis

The roots of Chrysalis stretch back to a tiny flat in West London in 1967, when former university social secretaries, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, linked their flair for managing and booking bands to form the Ellis Wright Agency. After trying to release their bands' records via other companies, they decided to start their own label.

In 1968, they signed a licensing deal with Island Records with the proviso that if their acts achieved an agreed number of hits, they would be awarded a label of their own. Within a year, this tally was reached and Chrysalis Records was born.

Over the years, Chrysalis went through various ownership changes. In 1985, Chris Wright bought out Terry Ellis and later sold the label to EMI in 1991. EMI was then acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 before selling the Parlophone Label Group (including Chrysalis) to Warner Music Group in 2013.

Generation X is a British punk group that was formed in 1976 by Billy Idol and Tony James in London. They disbanded in 1981, leaving behind a lasting impact on the punk music scene. With their unique sound and rebellious attitude, Generation X became an influential force in shaping the punk movement of the late 1970s. Their music continues to resonate with fans today, making them an iconic band of their time.

Chrysalis Records are proud to release a deluxe edition of Generation X’s debut album from 1978. Formed in late 1976 by Billy Idol, Tony James and Derwood Andrews with Mark Laff joining in early 1977. They signed to Chrysalis in the Summer of 1977, with their first single Your Generation being released in the September. Incidentally, they were one of the first punk bands to appear on the BBC TV’s Top of The Pops, followed closely with subsequent singles Wild Youth and Ready Steady Go. Their debut album Generation X produced by Martin Rushent (The Stranglers, Buzzcocks, Human League), was released in February 1978, reaching number 29 in the UK charts.

3LP - This expanded deluxe edition vinyl box set has been newly remastered and cut from the original production tapes and includes 11 previously unreleased recordings. LP1 contains the original UK 11 track album, LP2 includes all the A and B-sides of their singles from the period and LP3 contains 11 previously unreleased outtakes, a single mix and several mixes made by engineer Alan Winstanley (Madness, Elvis Costello, Morrissey). Housed in a rigid slipcase with previously unseen photos and newly commissioned sleeve notes by journalist Adrian Thrills.

2CD - This expanded deluxe edition CD set has been newly remastered from the original production tapes and includes 11 previously unreleased recordings. CD1 contains the original UK 11 track album with CD2 including all the A and B-sides of their singles from the period, 11 previously unreleased outtakes, a single mix and several mixes made by engineer Alan Winstanley (Madness, Elvis Costello, Morrissey). 8-Panel Digipak with O-Card and 12 page booklet

Generation X (Deluxe Edition)

Music GB