THE ADVERTS – SAFETY IN NUMBERS 7″ – Nr MINT UK 1977 ORIG PUNK

The Adverts – Safety In Numbers
(Anchor Records  1977  ANC1047)
UK Pressing

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality – small sticker tear on labels)

Sleeve in Excellent condition
– small sticker tear in top right corner & another top left on the back

The Adverts were an English punk rock band formed in 1976 that existed until late 1979. They were one of the first punk bands to achieve mainstream success in the UK; their 1977 single “Gary Gilmore’s Eyes” reached No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart. The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music described bassist and founding member Gaye Advert as the “first female punk star”.

“Safety In Numbers” is a 1977 single released by punk band The Adverts (T. V. Smith – vocals, Gaye Advert – bass guitar, vocals, Howard Pickup – guitar, vocals and Laurie Driver – drums) and taken from their 1977 debut album “Crossing The Red Sea With The Adverts”.

Tracklist

Personnel

The Adverts

• T. V. Smith – vocals
• Gaye Advert – bass guitar, vocals
• Howard Pickup – guitar, vocals
• Laurie Driver – drums