Ash – 1977 (30th Anniversary Edition)

Description

2CD

CD1 features the original album in full – 12 tracks of high-voltage power-pop that still sound as urgent and melodic as ever, from the adrenaline rush of ‘Lose Control’ to the widescreen closer ‘Darkside Lightside’, plus 4 new tracks including long-lost, near-mythical track ‘Bittersweet Blue’, ‘Oh Yeah (2026 version), ‘Girl From Mars (Demo 2026 Mix) and ‘Gone The Dream (Acoustic 2026 Mix)’.

CD2 features a special live set from STABAL Studios in 2021 where the band perform 1977in full, as well as fan favourites from the era, including ‘Oh Yeah’, ‘Coasting’, ‘Sneaker’, ‘American Devil’, and ‘Silver Surfer’. Together, it serves as a powerful tribute to the album’s lasting impact and Ash’s electrifying, high-energy legacy.

2LP

The 2LP set pairs the original album across LP1 with a specially curated collection of B-sides on LP2, showcasing the depth and creativity surrounding the 1977 era. Highlights include ‘Day Of The Triffids’, ‘Luther Ingo’s Star Cruiser’, ‘Astra Conversations With Toulouse Lautrec’, ‘Cantina Band’, ‘5am Eternal’, ‘Gimme Some Truth’, ‘Sneaker’, ‘T Rex’ and more – essential tracks that cemented Ash’s reputation as one of the most exciting bands of their time.