Flying Nun announce AK79 (40th Anniversary Edition)

December 2019 marks the 40 year anniversary of  AK79. This compilation expertly chronicles and captures a raw snapshot of the punk subculture in Auckland during the late 70s and features The SwingersThe Scavengers, Suburban ReptilesThe PrimmersProud ScumToy Love, The Terrorways and many more. In 2014 AK79 was honoured with the IMNZ Classic Record award, presented at the Taite Music Prize ceremony.

To mark this special occasion, Flying Nun Records are presenting the AK79 40th Anniversary Edition reissue, on 2LP (Limited Edition Ruby Red Vinyl), 2LP and CD. It will feature all songs ever featured on any version of AK79, with all tracks given a remaster by Simon Grigg, and additional liner notes by Grigg, Ripper Records’ Bryan Staff and The Terrorways’ own Kerry Buchanan.

Pre Order your copy now here.

 
 

TRACKLIST:

  1. The Scavengers - Mysterex

  2. The Terrorways - Never Been To Borstal

  3. Proud Scum - I Am A Rabbit

  4. The Scavengers - True Love

  5. Proud Scum - Suicide

  6. The Terrorways - She’s A Mod

  7. The Swingers - Certain Sound

  8. The Primmers - Funny Stories

  9. Toy Love - Squeeze

  10. The Swingers - Baby

  11. The Primmers - You’re Gonna Get Done

  12. Toy Love - Toy Love Song

  13. Suburban Reptiles - Megaton

  14. Suburban Reptiles - Coup D'etat

  15. The Scavengers - Routine

  16. Proud Scum - Suicide 2

  17. The Terrorways - Short Haired Rock And Roll

  18. Toy Love - Frogs

  19. Suburban Reptiles - Saturday Night Stay At Home

  20. Features - City Scenes

  21. The Spelling Mistakes - Feel So Good

  22. Marching Girls - First In Line

  23. The Spelling Mistakes - Hate Me Hate Me

  24. Features - Victim

  25. Marching Girls - True Love