Pioneering Belfast-based producer George Doherty formed Rip Off Records in 1978 to showcase the emerging punk scene of this politically-divided city, then riven by the factionalism of ‘The Troubles.’ Innovative compilation Belfast Rock was the first to feature Belfast punk bands alongside hard rock outfits, most notably legendary Belfast punk act The Detonators, whose sole appearances on vinyl are included here, as well as Doherty’s own band, The Jumpers (culled from Pretty Boy Floyd & The Gems, who also feature). A must for anyone interested in the history of punk, as well as Belfast’s rock evolution.

Tracklist

A1 Pretty Boy Floyd & The Gems – Spread The Word Around

A2 Blue Steam – Cortina Cowboys

A3 Cobra – Looking For A Lady

A4 Jumpers – Jimmy Jump

A5 No Sweat – You Should Be So Lucky

A6 Detonators – Cruisin'

B1 Blue Steam – Lizard King

B2 No Sweat – Start All Over Again

B3 Cobra – Graveyard Boogie

B4 Pretty Boy Floyd & The Gems – Rough Tough Pretty Too

B5 Jumpers – Baby C'mon

B6 Detonators – Light At Your Window