Desperate Bicycles, The - 1979 - Remorse Code

Desperate Bicycles, The - 1979 - Remorse Code
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Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - The Medium Was Tedium 7''

Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - The Medium Was Tedium 7''

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The Desperate Bicycles were an English punk group. The band formed in 1977 as an experiment in the economics of punk's DIY methodology. Dave Papworth (drums), Nicky Stephens (keyboards), Roger Stephens (bass), and Danny Wigley (vocals) wanted to see how cheaply they could record and release music. The result was the single "Smokescreen" released in an edition of 500 on their newly formed Refill label, costing them £153. The single was re-pressed in an edition of 1000 and sold out in a fortnight. The song's repeated refrain "it was easy, it was cheap go and do it!" was a call to arms to similarly inclined DIY punks.
Their second release, "The Medium Was Tedium" / "Don't Back The Front", was released in an edition of 1000 and sold out in a week. The sleeve listed the names of some of those who had purchased the first single. In 1978 the band released the "New Cross New Cross" EP, and two 7"s; "Occupied Territory" and "Grief Is Very Private". In 1980 Papworth and Stephens were replaced by Dan Electro (guitar) and Jeff Titley (drums), and the Remorse Code album was released, reaching number 10 on the UK Indie Chart.[1] The band split up in 1981.

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Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - Smokescreen/Handlebars 7''

Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - Smokescreen/Handlebars 7''

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The Desperate Bicycles were formed in March 1977 specifically for the purpose of recording and releasing a single on their own label. They booked a studio in Dalston (London) for three hours and with a lot of courage and a little rehearsal they recorded 'Smokescreen' and 'Handlebars' It subsequently leapt at the throat... They'd really like to know why you havn't made your single yet. "It was easy, it was cheap, go and do it" (the complete cost of "Smokescreen" was £153) The medium may very well have been tedium but it's changing fast. So if you can understand, go and join a band. Now it's your turn.............. (by Chickenhoss - discogs.com)

Both the A side and B side have the same pressing of both songs. This was intentional, as it was cheaper that way. The B side label is plain white. (by Office Music. )