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X-Ray Spex and Siouxsie and the Banshees Debuts

Germfree Adolescents is the 1978 debut album of English punk rock band X-Ray Spex. It contained the UK hit singles "The Day the World Turned Dayglo", "Identity" and "Germ Free Adolescents" which reached No. 18 in November 1978
Germfree Adolescents is the 1978 debut album of English punk rock band X-Ray Spex. It contained the UK hit singles "The Day the World Turned Dayglo", "Identity" and "Germ Free Adolescents" which reached No. 18 in November 1978EMI
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by Jessica Paxton

December 02, 2023

This week we’re celebrating not one but two debuts, both released 45 years ago in November 1978. On deck, X-Ray Spex -- one of the era’s most original British punk bands – whose debut album “Germfree Adolescents” showcases the band's signature sound – and fellow UK legends Siouxsie and the Banshees – the punk, goth and new wave rockers whose first studio album “The Scream” was met with widespread acclaim. Tune in for a great mix from X-Ray Spex and Siouxsie and the Banshees, along other new wave and post-punk tracks. 

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