THE BASHERS The Womble Bashers Vinyl Record 7 Inch Virgin 1976 Rare Twin Virgins Label 45rpm Single

The Bashers - The Womble Bashers
(Scarce Original UK Pressing with Light-Blue 'Twin Virgins' Label. Solid Centre Label Design. A1/B1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1976
Label: Virgin
Catalogue No. VS 154

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): VS 154 - A1 MELYS.
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): VS 154 - B1 MELYS.

Condition: EX (The vinyl is in excellent clean condition)

Side A: The Womble Bashers
Side B: Womble Bashers Wock

Hunting for a genuine mid-1970s novelty rock oddity? This scarce original 1976 UK pressing of "The Womble Bashers" by The Bashers is an incredibly distinctive addition for collectors of eccentric British pop history. Released on Richard Branson's iconic Virgin Records label (Catalogue No. VS 154), this specific 7-inch single is a true archival piece. It features the highly collectable light-blue "Twin Virgins" label artwork paired with a clean, solid centre layout, making it a standout visual asset for any vintage collection.

This 45rpm single hides a fascinating secret history that serious vinyl hunters love to track down. "The Bashers" was actually a top-secret studio pseudonym used by the legendary Mike McGear (brother of Paul McCartney) and acclaimed Liverpool poet Roger McGough, who re-recorded this satirical track from their work with the avant-garde rock group Grimms. Side A delivers the biting, upbeat title track "The Womble Bashers", while Side B features the companion track "Womble Bashers Wock". Sound engineers will instantly recognise the audiophile pedigree in the run-out grooves, with both the A1 and B1 matrix endings displaying the stamped "MELYS" signature, confirming this as a pristine first pressing cut by the respected mastering engineer Melvyn Abrahams at London's famous I.B.C. Studios.

We grade this vintage 1970s single in Excellent (EX) condition. The vinyl surfaces remain brilliantly clean, displaying a beautiful lustre and promising an exceptional listening experience with fantastic audio playback. Finding unmarred copies of niche, satirical 1970s pop-rock singles in this level of preservation is becoming increasingly tough for archivists. At Planet Earth Records, we hand-inspect and verify every item under strict lighting conditions so you can buy with total confidence. Add this rare piece of rock trivia and British subculture to your turntable collection today.