Vice Squad was formed in 1979 in Bristol. The initial line-up of Beki Bondage (vocals), Dave Bateman (guitar), Mark Hambly (bass guitar) and Shane Baldwin (drums) were involved in setting up the Riot City label with Simon Edwards, the label becoming one of the major punk labels of the era. Vice Squad's first single, 'Last Rockers', was released in 1981, was well-received, and sold over 20,000 copies and spent almost forty weeks in the UK Indie Chart, reaching number 7. The follow-up, 'Resurrection', reached number 4.  Both singles received airplay and support from BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, and the band went on to record two sessions for his show, in 1981 and 1982.

MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS

• Vice Squad was formed in 1979 in Bristol. The initial line-up of Beki Bondage (vocals), Dave Bateman (guitar), Mark Hambly (bass) and Shane Baldwin (drums) were involved in setting up the Riot City label with Simon Edwards.

• 'Last Rockers', was released in 1981, was well-received and sold over 20,000 copies, spending almost forty weeks in the UK Indie Chart, reaching number 7. The follow-up, 'Resurrection', reached number 4.

• For the first time in over 40 years, both of these singles are being released as a 12" on pink vinyl, remastered and with artwork copied from the original two releases.

• This retail edition is strictly limited to 100 pieces.

TRACKLIST

 

Side A: 

1. Last Rocker

2. Living On Dream

3. Latex Love

 

Side B:

1. Resurrection

2. Young Blood

3. Humane