Cleopatra has released the digitally remastered 1980s gem from epic UK punk-pop band The Vibrators, ALASKA 127. Originally released in 1984, ALASKA 127 is the second of the “reunion†albums, and includes fan favorites “Baby Blues Eyes,†“Flying Home,†and “Amphetamine Blue.†ALASKA 127 is available on vinyl and CD.
VINYL TRACK LISTING:
SIDE A
1. Amphetamine Blue
2. Somnambulist
3. Baby Blue Eyes
4. Peepshow
5. 4875
6. 3-D Jesus
SIDE B
1. Flying Home
2. Shadow Love
3. MX America
4. Flash, Flash, Flash
5. Punish Me With Kisses
6. Jesus Always Lets You Down
CD TRACK LISTING:
1. Amphetamine Blue
2. Somnambulist
3. Baby Blue Eyes
4. Peepshow
5. 4875
6. 3-D Jesus
7. Jesus Always Lets You Down
8. Flying Home
9. Shadow Love
10. MX America
11. Flash, Flash, Flash
12. Punish Me With Kisses
Simultaneously, The Vibrators announced a series of shows in California, and year-end dates in South America and the U.K.
Sat. 3 Nov. BUENOS AIRES (Argentina), festival
Thurs. 8 Nov. CARDIFF, Koko Gorillas
Sat. 10 Nov. MARLBOROUGH, Bear Hotel
Fri. 16 Nov. DUBLIN, Fibber Magees
Sat. 17 Nov. LONDON, Tufnell Park, The Boston Arms
Thurs. 22 Nov. PARIS (France), La Java
Fri. 30 Nov. GLASGOW, Ivory Blacks
Sat. 1 Dec. EDINBURGH, Citrus Club
Sun. 2 Dec. GATESHEAD, The Three Tuns
The Vibrators are one of the most storied and enduring pure punk bands from the 1970s. Since its debut in 1976, the band has gone on to record dozens of albums and has performed worldwide with artists like Chris Spedding, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, and The Sex Pistols. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music named The Vibrators’ debut album, PURE MANIA, one of the 50 best punk albums of all time.
The Vibrators are currently finishing a new record to be released by Cleopatra Records in early 2013.
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