Cock Sparrer - Guilty As Charged - Sapphire Marble - Vinyl LP

The first of the pair of records representing Cock Sparrer’s re-emergence amidst the madness of the 1990s punk rock boom, Guilty as Charged stands as a testament to the timelessness of the Cock Sparrer sound, as these punk rock originators staked their claim to show the new generation how it’s done.

On Guilty as Charged, the band’s playing is in fine form, and the lyrics display the same exhilarating, anthemic spirit that built the band’s reputation, as seen on tracks like “Roads To Freedom.” At the same time, the band’s winking, wry sense of humor shines through, never more than when they provide a tongue-in-cheek sequel to one of their all-time classics in the form of “I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt 2).” They even open up to show the Sparrer version of a romantic soft side in “Tough Guys.” But truly, for many fans, the highlight of the album is “Because You’re Young.” Perhaps something of a spiritual answer to the early Sparrer hit “What’s It Like To Be Old?,” “Because You’re Young” is a song from rock & rollers who have the wisdom and lived experience of years on their side. It has stood the test of time as an all-time favorite of Sparrer audiences and is represented on nearly any list of the band’s definitive songs. Originally remastered from the original 1/4“ tapes and housed in a gold foil jacket for their 50th anniversary (which are sold out), the remastered version now comes with the original artwork on 12” colored vinyl!

First Pressing?
- 12" Black Vinyl [385pcs.]
- 12" White Vinyl (Essentials Boxset) [275pcs. – SOLD OUT]
- 12" Oxblood & Cyan Blue AsideBside Vinyl [440pcs. – SOLD OUT]
- 12" Ultra Clear Vinyl [110pcs. – SOLD OUT]
Second Pressing
- 12" Black, White, & Silver Tri-Color Vinyl [500pcs. – SOLD OUT]
Third Pressing
- 12" Silver, White & Aqua Blue Tri-Color AsideBside Vinyl [1000pcs.]
Fourth Pressing
- 12" Sea Blue & Baby Blue “Marble” Vinyl [1000pcs.]
Fifth Pressing
- 12" Black Vinyl w/ Gold Foil Jacket [1000pcs.] – 50th Anniversary Edition
Sixth Pressing
- 12" Black Ice w/ White Splatter Vinyl [500pcs.]
- 12" Sapphire Marble Vinyl [500pcs.]

SIDE A:
1. Get A Rope
2. Because You're Young
3. Bird Trouble
4. Don't Blame Us
5. Roads To Freedom
SIDE B:
6. Last Train To Dagenham
7. I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt. 2)
8. Strip
9. Crack In The Mirror
10. We Know How To Live
11. Tough Guys