Check out this rare ad from ’78 – from Trouser Press Magazine we think. Cool to see Aussie’s Radio Birdman and The Saints on there with the legendary Flamin’ Groovies and Dead Boys. This is from when Sire Records still ruled the punk and new wave roost in the US – they had the Ramones and Talking Heads of course. So let’s wish Sire a belated 50th Birthday, and then, if you’re so inclined, you can check out these classic albums on Spotify.

RADIO BIRDMAN 

THE SAINTS 

FLAMIN’ GROOVIES 

DEAD BOYS 

Now, have a listen to our SHAKE SOME ACTION playlist, which includes tracks by all these artists, and more from that wonderful era.