BASEMENT 5 1965-1980 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

"BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" is the third studio album by the London-based reggae punk fusion band, Basement 5, formed in 1978. Released during the tumultuous musical landscape of the late '70s, this 12" LP vinyl album serves as a testament to the band's innovative sound. With tracks that blend punk energy and reggae rhythms, this album is a time capsule of Basement 5's unique musical journey from 1965 to 1980.

 

High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover  "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"

Summary: Basement 5's 1965-1980 12" LP vinyl album is a sonic journey through their politically charged post-punk sound. Side One opens with the energetic "Riot" and continues with the raw power of "No Ball Games", "Hard Work", and "Immigration". Side Two offers a diverse range, from the haunting "Last White Christmas" to the intense "Omega Man". A captivating collection that showcases Basement 5's musical prowess and lyrical depth.

Music Genre:

  Punk Reggae Fusion 

Album Production Information:

 

The album: "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" was produced by:Martin Hennett and Basement 5

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Chris Nagle

This album was recorded at: Basing ST Studios, August 1980, mixed at Strawberry Studios, September 1980

Album cover design: Dennis Morris, Zebulon Productions

Album cover photography: Dennis Morris

Record Label Information:

  ISLAND 203 275

Media Format:

  12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  1980 Made in EEC
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • J.R.
  • Dennis Morris
  • Leo
  • Richard Dudanski
Complete Track-listing of the album "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"

The detailed tracklist of this record "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Riot
  2. No Ball Games
  3. Hard Work
  4. Immigration
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Last White Christmas
  2. Heavy Traffic
  3. Union Games
  4. Too Soon
  5. Omega Man
High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover  "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"
High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover  "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"

Album Back Cover  Photo of "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"
Album Back Cover  Photo of "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980"  
Inner Sleeve   of "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Album
Inner Sleeve   of "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Album
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Photo of "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Album's Inner Sleeve  
Close-up Photo of Side 1 "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Record  
Close-up Photo of Side 1 "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Record    
Close-up Photo of Side 2 "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Record  
Close-up Photo of Side 2 "BASEMENT 5 - 1965-1980" Record    

Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash.