The Inmates – First Offence (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1979

First Offence is an LP by The Inmates from 1979 released on the Radar Records label.

About this album

First Offence is a fierce debut that captures The Inmates' hard-edged take on pub rock at full tilt. Released in 1979, the album blends rhythm and blues grit with garage-rock urgency, giving the band a lean, barroom attack that feels immediate and unpolished in the best way. Their version of The Kingsmen's 'Dirty Water' became the standout calling card, helping draw attention to the group well beyond the pub circuit. Built on tight rhythms, rough-hewn guitars and a no-nonsense vocal approach, the record helped establish The Inmates as one of the era's most convincing R&B revival bands.

Genre: Pop & Rock