compiled by Johnny Chandler
liner notes Alan Parker
Copyright (c) Demon Music Group Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Cherry Red
Phonographic Copyright (p) Ozit-Morpheus Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) Mike Bennett Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) Link Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) Ozit Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) Harry May Record Company
Published By EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
Published By Copyright Control
Recorded At Fair Deal Recording Studios
Recorded At Underhill Studios
All tracks are original demo or live recordings :
Tracks CD1-1 & 2 Fair Deal Studio's in Hayes, Middlesex
Tracks CD1-3,4 & 16 Underhill Studios
Tracks CD1-7,12 & 13 mystery recording session
Tracks CD1-10 live unknown venue
Tracks CD2-1-14 live in London
Recording details of all other tracks were unavailable at time of going to print.

2 CD issued in slim double jewel case with transparent tray including a 8 page fold out inlay. Housed in a slipcase
Total running time; 164:55 /Made in the EU

This compilation ℗ 1979 Cherry Red, Ozit-Morpheus, Mike Bennett
© 2008 Demon Music Group Ltd.

Tracks CD 1 : ℗ Link Musc/Harry May and ℗ Mike Bennett,
Tracks CD 2 : ℗ Ozit Records and ℗ Mike Bennett


A comprehensive 2008 two CD retrospective featuring superb original demos and alternate versions of some of their biggest hits, classic album tracks and B-sides, plus a stunning live performance that captures all their raw Punk power. Formed in early `78 Punk/New Wave group the Ruts quickly proved an incendiary live outfit with a political agenda tied to the fledgling Rock Against Racism organization. As a consequence their debut 45, In A Rut much championed by John Peel appeared on fellow RAR activists Misty In Roots own People Unite label. They subsequently signed to Virgin in the spring of 1979 and by the autumn had turned in an excellent long player, namely The Crack and were in the midst of a run of six excellent singles. Sadly by July 1980 it was all over as lead singer Malcom Owen tragically died of a heroin overdose. This collection brings together demo's, alternate versions and some great live performances that really capture this short-lived group's appeal, which lasts to this day. 35 tracks. Music Club.



Barcode: 5 014797 670877
ASIN: B001953OYY
Label Code: LC 13235
Matrix / Runout: MADE IN THE UK MCDLX087/1 02 (Disc 1)
Matrix / Runout: MCDLX087/2 01 (Disc 2)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L135 (Disc 1 & 2)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0479 (Disc 1)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0415 (Disc 2)
Other: IFPI 04AZ (Runout Disc 1)
Other: IFPI 04BE (Runout Disc 2)