December 2019 marks the 40 year anniversary of an important record in NZ history; AK79. Within the grooves of this historical landmark compilation lies a connection to our musical whakapapa as New Zealanders and music lovers. A defining record, having captured a raw snapshot of the punk subculture in Auckland during the late 70s, the much-loved compilation is a living, breathing statement of what came before today.

Raw, unfiltered, shambolic madness. The vision to capture the scene began with Bryan Staff (Head of Ripper Records) who saw reason to capture the music coming out of the local punk venues of the time.

Forty years on from its initial release, the spirit of the record still packs a punch and the feeling captured in these recordings are as relevant as ever.

Track Listing:

The Scavengers - Mysterex The Terrorways - Never Been To Borstal Proud Scum - I Am A Rabbit The Scavengers - True Love Proud Scum - Suicide The Terrorways - She’s A Mod The Swingers - Certain Sound The Primmers - Funny Stories Toy Love - Squeeze The Swingers - Baby The Primmers - You’re Gonna Get Done Toy Love - Toy Love Song Suburban Reptiles - Megaton Suburban Reptiles - Coup D'etat The Scavengers - Routine Proud Scum - Suicide 2 The Terrorways - Short Haired Rock And Roll Toy Love - Frogs Suburban Reptiles - Saturday Night Stay At Home Features - City Scenes The Spelling Mistakes - Feel So Good Marching Girls - First In Line The Spelling Mistakes - Hate Me Hate Me Features - Victim Marching Girls - True Love

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