But it was the rear of the sleeve that proved Gang of Four’s credentials in the area of playful ideas-mongering, with hints of situationism and deconstructionism. “The front cover of the Damaged Goods EP was a simple, one-colour affair crimson – with simple, bold back type. “Last considers his role at Fast Product to have been a conduit for GOF’s ideas in the end, band and label lent each other an extra layer of meaning, which created what he calls ‘an interesting tension’ between them. The following excerpt is from Damaged Gods, Paul Lester’s book about Gang of Four, published by Omnibus Press in 2008: “Damaged Goods” and “Love Like Anthrax” were later re-recorded and included on Gang of Four’s debut album Entertainment! Lead track “Damaged Goods” was an indie chart hit and led to Gang of Four signing long term recording agreements with EMI in 1979 and Warner Music USA in 1980. It was co-produced by Gang of Four and Bob Last who was credited as ‘Fast Product.’ After hearing the demos, which included “Damaged Goods,” Bob offered to release a Gang of Four single on his label.Īll tracks were written by Gang of Four and recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale over a two-day period in June 1978. Gang of Four’s demos found their way to Bob Last, whose new label Fast Product had just released its first record by the Mekons, who were friends of Gang of Four. It was also, arguably, the first post-punk record. Released on October 13th 1978 on the Scottish independent record label Fast Product, Damaged Goods was the first commercial release by Gang on Four, a three track 7-inch vinyl EP by founding members Andy, Jon King, Hugo Burnham and Dave Allen.
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