The Ruts – Shine On Me: The Singles Collection 1979 - 1980 (Red translucent vinyl)

This pioneering English punk band from London - who were active in their original line-up from 1977 to 1980 - were known for their explosive mix of punk and reggae influences, their firm stance against racism, their energetic live performances ... and a string of classics such as "Babylon's Burning", "Staring At The Rude Boys" and "Something That I Said".

Following the untimely death of their charismatic lead singer Malcolm Owen at the age of just 23 in the summer of 1980, they released arguably their most significant single, after which this collection is named - the heroic "West One (Shine On Me)".

"Shine On Me" celebrates the band's visceral legacy through a chronological journey of all the singles released with Malcolm Owen - from their self-produced 1979 debut "In A Rut" to the posthumous "West One".

It is the first complete collection of Ruts classics on vinyl and also includes the rousing B-sides of the original releases, many of which could easily have been A-sides.

Genre: Punk & Alternative