England Belongs To Me Volume 1

• England 77 (Horrorcomic, 1978, from 2.7")
• The Vagrant (Beez, 1979, from 1.7")
• South's Gonna Rise Again (FX, 1979, from only 7")
• Air Raid (Disorder, 1980, from 2.7")
• Into The 80's (Now, 1979, from 2.7")
• Only Death Is Fatal (Garbo's Celluloid Heroes, 1978, from only 7")
• Blank Generation (Xtraverts, 1979, from 1.7")
• Best Friend (Gangsters, 1979, from 1.7")
• Apathy (Exits, 1978, from only 7")
• Man In The Box (V2, 1978, from only 12")
• Door In My Face (Fruit Eating Bears, 1978, from 1.7")
• Orders (London PX, 1981, from only 7")
• No Answers (Alternators, 1979, from only 7")
• Kidz Next Door (Kidz Next Door, 1979, from only 7")
• Total Control (Red Rage, 1980, from only 7")
• Chloroform (Bleach Boys, 1978, from only 7")
• Regulations (Neon Hearts, 1977, from 1.7")
• Red Alert (Squad, 1978, from 1.7")

Originally issued in Japan (300 numbered copies) then reissued in 1998. Features some already known bands along with some unknowns. Generally a good LP, a mix of punk and more powerpop. While Horrorcomic, FX, Disorder, Exits, Red Rage and Neon Hearts stand out, everything is worthwhile.
Rating: 8