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For my kids, Dylan & Tommy. Bollocks to the ex Mrs!

Special thanks to Steve White (software), Gordon Waring (music), Shaun Robinson (artwork), Paul Buddery (DVD's / software) & Sonchey Barrett (essential technical advice!).

"Thank you" also to regular contributors Herr Pauli (Malente, Germany), Phil (Shetland), Deco Mc Dermott & Mark Pengelly of Dublin, Martin Smith (Barnet), Paul Baily (London) and Rodd (Australia).

Thursday 18 November 2010

THE VAPORS : Live Guildford 1981 (BBC Rock Hour)

Here's a great archive find by Martin - The Vapors recorded live in Guildford, 1981 (possibly supporting The Jam) for the BBC Rock Hour Show. In fact, they were co-managed for a while by Bruce Foxton & John Weller...

Best remembered now for their hit "Turning Japanese" but have a listen & enjoy this blast from the past...
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  1. Anonymous18 November 2010 at 01:40

    Big thanks for this Mr Ska!! Always loved these guys. Thought they got short-changed as "one hit wonders", especially here in the US.

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  2. Herr Pauli18 November 2010 at 10:18

    No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women ....Everyone around me is a total stranger ... i like the lyrics of turning japanese
    thank`s mate-have a nice day your`s Pauli

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  3. jimmy18 November 2010 at 11:08

    fantastic!!! wonderful recording.
    some of the carpettes?

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  4. pete18 November 2010 at 11:55

    think we must be listening to the same stuff skaman! i bought this while ago from ebay and its very good, ive got a page on my blog regarding the new clear days album, these where such a underrated band, and clearly the success of japanese turned them into a novelty band, saw them a few times supporting the jam and also on there own tour, again a truly great recording from what i reckon is the 1st major britpop band!
    http://backinthefire.blogspot.com/2010/09/vapors-new-clear-days-1980.html

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  5. martin41smith18 November 2010 at 16:37

    I agree it is rare to find any live stuff by them,they were the first band i ever saw live in 79, supporting SLF and STARJETS,who i really liked got both the albums top stuff,

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  6. Skamanc18 November 2010 at 16:44

    Cheers lads. Jimmy - ask Martin nicely & I'm sure he'll let me post some of his Carpettes stash lol

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  7. martin41smith18 November 2010 at 17:47

    It's on it's way mate, only got best of, there stuff is rarer then icicle works live links!

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  8. Skamanc18 November 2010 at 20:53

    Thanks m8. I'm sure Jimmy will aprreciate it too. Will post that for Saturday (Friday is going to feature Stef's Bad Manners youtube links - see c-box)...

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  9. Anonymous24 November 2010 at 15:28

    I was the one who originally transfered this show to MP3, uploaded it and posted the link to a few websites.
    Here's my link for those who don't like RS:

    http://hotfile.com/dl/81391310/aee8561/VAPORS_-_Guildford_1981_(BBC_Rock_Hour).rar.html

    I've got another one of THE VAPORS recorded live in Boston which I might upload soon....

    Geo.

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  10. Magoo26 November 2010 at 01:23

    Cheers'n'beers for this. ANYTHING by the Vapors is muchly appreciated.

    If the other Vapors one is the LIVE AT THE MASS SPIT CLUB BOSTON 01.09.80 then YES PLEASE!! I've been after this for ages to replace a well worn cassette.

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  11. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 08:41

    Great band.

    So much more than a one hit wonder.

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