Ash Issue Expanded “1977” 30th Anniversary Edition

Ash have today released the 30th Anniversary Edition of their seminal debut album 1977, that launched the band from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks and unforgettable anthems including Girl From Mars, Goldfinger, Kung Fu and Oh Yeah. The 30th Anniversary Edition is now available on double green and black ‘Inkplosion’ ecovinyl, double CD, and digital platforms. Ash are continuing their global 1977 tour, having already visited Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, the band are now on tour in the UK and Ireland, you can view the band’s tour dates and purchase tickets here.

The digital and CD editions of the 30th Anniversary Edition of 1977 features the original album in full, along with four additional tracks including the long lost, near-mythical track Bittersweet Blue. The CD and digital versions also features a special live set from STABAL Studios in 2021 where the band perform 1977 in full, alongside fan favourites from the era. The vinyl edition contains the original album and a specially curated collection of B sides that highlight the depth and creativity of the 1977 era.