Single UK 1979 on Virgin label
Alternative (Punk)
Issued with a purple label on side B in a picture sleeve that was soon banned after an Injunction by American Express on grounds of 'infringement of copyright' Dave Goodman stated in his book "My Amazing Adventures With The Sex Pistols" (page 169) that he played bass on both tracks, which were recorded in June 1978 at Ramport Studios (115 Thessaly Road, London SW8). Vocals by Tenpole Tudor were added later on. Label A: chromatic "THE GREAT ROCK'N'ROLL SWINDLE" Label B: purple with black print Copies with a large centre hole were dinked post-manufacture for use in juke-boxes.
Sex Pistols , 1975-1978 GB album by | |
Dave Goodman , GB bass, uncredited | |
Paul Cook dr, voc, *1956 GB drums, producer, written by | |
Steve Jones g, voc, *1955 GB guitar, producer, written by | |
Edward Tudor-Pole voc, g, sax, *1955 GB vocals |
Porky mastered by |
Jamie Reid sleeve, design - uncredited |
Trevor Key sleeve, design - uncredited |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle | Sex Pistols | Julien Temple, Paul Cook, Steve Jones | 4:30 |
2 | Rock Around The Clock | Sex Pistols | Jimmy De Knight, Max C. Freedman | 2:20 |
Sex Pistols - The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle UK 1979 Alternative |
Sex Pistols - The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle GB 2012 Alternative |