: Includes '77 pioneers like The Damned and The Ramones .

: Covers the rise of the Oi! movement ( Angelic Upstarts ), Anarcho-punk ( Zounds ), and the "tribal" sounds of Killing Joke .

The collection spans the diverse evolution of punk and its numerous offshoots that defined the year 1981:

: Highlights DIY sounds, Mod Punk, and the short-lived "Punk Pathetique" style. Physical Release Details Format : The set is housed in a triple-CD clamshell box.

: Includes a booklet featuring a nearly 10,000-word sleeve note with detailed band histories and illustrations of original picture sleeves.

: Features aggressive tracks from Discharge , G.B.H. , and The Exploited .