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A1- Ain't Got A Clue
A2 – Pills
B1- Tell Her
B2 –Jenny

The Lurkers

BBC Session

Beggars Banquet
Released 29 January 2025
BBQ2682TE

The Lurkers were the first ever band on Beggars Banquet, the whole label history boils down to their existence. Formed in West London in 1976, they are one of the most notable bands of early UK punk.

Often dubbed "the British Ramones" for their raw, direct sound. Their debut single "Shadow" (1977) became one of the label's early successes, with their album Fulham Fallout (1978) helping to establish both the band and the Beggars Banquet label as forces in the punk scene.

This session is the first to be shared from the BBC Radio Sessions Volume 2. Spanning decades from 1978 to 2000, each session has been remastered at Abbey Road and pressed to its own 12” clear vinyl record. These sessions capture the raw energy and unique spirit of BBC Radio's Peel Sessions, featuring exclusive recordings from bands on Beggars Banquet, Wiiija & Too Pure.

It is the first time this session has ever been available on vinyl. It includes “Ain’t Got A Clue” which is the band’s most popular track.

Broadcast date: 24/4/1978
Recorded on: 18/4/1978
Recorded at: Maida Vale Studio 4
Band:
Nigel Moore - Bass
Esso - Drums
Pete Stride - Guitar
Howard Wall - Lead Vocals
Plug - Backing Vocals
Engineer: Malcolm Brown & Mike Robinson