Skids - The Absolute Game (45th Anniversary) LP

Pre-order. Due 17th October.

National Album Day 2026 (NAD26) release. Truly one of the greatest British bands to come out of the 1976 / 1977 musical rupture that was Punk, Dunfermline's Skids went on to demonstrate they had so much more to them than many of their contemporaries. Always a tight and powerful musical powerhouse they enjoyed a string of classic chart hits between 1978 and 1979 (ÔInto The ValleyÕ, ÔMasqueradeÕ, ÔWorking For The Yankee DollarÕ etc).
Following this, they surprised and delighted fans and critics alike with 1980Õs ambitious and experimental third album outing ÔThe Absolute GameÕ. The album was also the first to feature feature new bassist Russell Webb and his inclusion, along with the contribution of new producer Mick Glossop, made for an accomplished and progressive evolution.
For this stunning 2LP vinyl reissue, ÔThe Absolute GameÕ, and ÔStrength Through JoyÕ, have been remastered from the source tapes, thereby correcting previous problems with the albumÕs tape transfers. The work was undertaken by respected audio engineer George Shilling (previous credits include Blur, Teenage Fanclub, Bernard Butler, Oasis, Primal Scream). Blue stone translucent vinyl.