This essential compilation celebrates the pub rock and new wave energy of the late seventies by bringing together the definitive tracks from a highly influential British frontman and his tight backing ensemble. Released on the iconic Vertigo label this 1980 collection features a striking pop art cover with a bold black silhouette accented by colorful sketches that capture the kinetic stage presence of the era.

The vinyl record includes high energy classics like Soul Shoes and Heat Treatment alongside the soulful grit of Howling Wind and the driving rhythm of Back To Schooldays. Pressed in England this stereo compilation serves as a comprehensive retrospective of their most prolific years under Phonogram Limited providing a perfect entry point for new listeners and a must have for dedicated collectors of high quality rock and roll.

The tracklist highlights a raw vocal style and sharp songwriting that bridged the gap between traditional rhythm and blues and the emerging punk scene of the time. This specific pressing represents a tangible piece of music history from a period when the group was widely regarded as one of the most intense and authentic live acts in the world.