THROBBING GRISTLE - UNITED, 1977

Debut single from experimental synth punk pioneers Throbbing Gristle, comprised of Genesis P-Orridge, Chris Carter, Cosey Fanni Tutti, and Peter Christopherson who formed their own Industrial Records label and were frequently associated with the anarchist punk scene. “United” is more accessible than most TG and was their first underground hit. After quickly selling out the initial run, re-pressing was taken over by Rough Trade and the single was re-cut with message scratched in the centre “RE-CUT 4 NOV 79” and “20,000 DOWN”. Similarly, in typical TG fashion re-issues of their limited debut album (only 786 pressings) were released on Mute with all tracks playing backwards and in reverse order.