The Damned – Not The Captain's Birthday Party?

Vinyl 12"

Not the Captain's Birthday Party? by The Damned storms back onto vinyl, capturing the blistering live energy of one of punk's pioneering bands at their rawest and most uncompromising. Recorded at London's Roundhouse in 1977, this electrifying live album is a snapshot of The Damned at full throttle, delivering breakneck performances with relentless intensity and no concessions.

The setlist features seminal punk anthems, including New Rose—the first UK punk single ever released—alongside explosive renditions of Fan Club, Feel Alright and Born to Kill. Dave Vanian's theatrical vocals, Captain Sensible's razor-sharp bass lines and Rat Scabies' ferocious drumming combine to create an exhilarating performance that perfectly captures the band's chaotic chemistry. Tracks such as You Take My Money and Creep (You Can't Fool Me) showcase their tightly wound musicianship, while Problem Child and So Messed Up embody the rebellious spirit that defined the first wave of British punk.

This vinyl reissue preserves every ounce of sweat, distortion and urgency, making Not the Captain's Birthday Party? an essential addition for collectors and fans alike. A thrilling document of The Damned at their wildest, it remains one of the defining live recordings of the punk era.