SPIKE
RECORDS
Spike Records was a DIY label from the Punk / New Wave
era. Spike released at least one single, 'Blank Generation', by The
Xtraverts (SRTS/SP-001; 1978). The band went on to share a split single
with the Plastic People, on Rising Sun Records before putting out a single on
their own Xtraverts Records (Speed', XTRA-001; 1981). Distributed By Spike
Records. Xtraverts were From High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, forming in 77
& eventually splitting in the early 80s after their lead singer went to
prison, they left behind them a torrent of local graffitti and three 7 inch
singles. Band Members Nigel Martin - Vocals. Glen Spicer - Guitar. Steve
Westwood - Guitar. Mark Chapman - Bass. Richard Patrol / Andy Crawford - Drums.
The Xtraverts were High Wycombe’s premier punk band of the late 70s, alongside
Zyklon B, Plastic People , relapse and the Jones Boys (later Red Beat). Thanks
to Robert Lyons For The Info.
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