Obsessed With You The Early Years039 is an official release of the early XRay Spex demo recordings which would evolve into the celebrated pioneering 039Germ Free Adolescents039 album. Also includes early versions of classic Punk pioneering debut single tracks 039Oh Bondage, Up Yours039 and 039I Am A Clich.Recorded in 1977, the majority of these recordings feature original saxophonist Lora Logic and capture the raw instinctive power of the band who seemed to arrive fully formed despite their youth. The iconic vocal stylings of Poly Styrene immortalised here are even more visceral than what was recorded for the final product and further indicate just how much inspiration they lent Bikini Kill039s Kathleen Hanna and the Riot Grrrls that followed. Elsewhere, an early take on 039Germ Free Adolescence039 has subtle electronic influences that hint at a potential future the band didn039t hang around long enough to fulfil.This fascinating document is released in various limited edition vinyl formats. 039DayGlo039 orange or 039DayGlo039 pink vinyl with laser diecut outer sleeve and 039DayGlo039 inserts. The sleeve design is based on original Poly Styrene artwork and brand new sleeve notes from Paul Dean and Lora Logic also feature. Also available on Compact Disc and Digital.
