Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop
Review by Linda Price
Blitzkreig Bop, the debut album by American punk rock band Ramones, is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and influence generations of music lovers. The album, released in 1976, features 14 fast-paced tracks that showcase the band's raw energy, catchy melodies, and rebellious spirit.
From the opening track "Blitzkreig Bop" to the closing number "Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World," the album is a non-stop barrage of power chords, pounding drums, and sing-along choruses that will make you want to jump, shout, and dance. The Ramones' distinctive sound, characterized by Joey Ramone's distinctive vocals, Johnny Ramone's aggressive guitar playing, Dee Dee Ramone's driving bass lines, and Tommy Ramone's frenzied drumming, is on full display throughout the album.
Highlights include the anthemic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," the infectious "53rd & 3rd," and the hilarious "Beat on the Brat." But every track on the album is a gem, and together they form a cohesive and exhilarating listening experience that never gets old.
Blitzkreig Bop is not only a great punk rock album but also a landmark in the history of music. It paved the way for countless bands that followed in the Ramones' footsteps and helped define the punk rock genre. The album's influence can still be heard in the music of bands like Green Day, The Offspring, and Blink-182, among others.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Blitzkrieg Bop | 2:12 | |
| Havana Affair | 1:57 | |
| Blitzkreig Bop | 2:12 |
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Catalog Numbers
- SAA-725
- SFL-2122
- 6078 601
Labels
- Sire
- Philips
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- Remastered
- 45 RPM
- Promo
- Stereo
- Mono
- Styrene
- Acetate
- Single Sided
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mastered At | Bell Sound Studios |
| Published By | Taco Tunes |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sire Records, Inc. |
| Marketed By | ABC Records, Inc. |
| Licensed From | Sire Records |
| Manufactured By | Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Craig Leon |
| Written-By | Ramones |
Notes
- Remastered version (contemporary/same mastering as Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop). (The first version is Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop.)
- Blitzkreig Bop is Mono, Havana Affair is Stereo as listed on label.
- Second promotional version of 'Blitzkrieg Bop' with -RE1 matrix number.
- White label promo with "Promotional Copy Not For Sale" text on labels, plus a printed star on the A-side label.
- Blitzkreig Bop is mono, while Havana Affair is stereo, as listed on labels.
- On this version the intro timing is corrected to ":21" (where the "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" chant begins).
- Mastering is slightly quieter than the first promo version (Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop).
- Pressed on vinyl (stock copies are pressed on styrene plastic).
- From the LP "Ramones".
- Original promo version of 'Blitzkrieg Bop'. (Later re-mastered with starred A-side for Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop).
- From the LP "Ramones"
- The labels state, "Intro :17", but the "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" chant begins at 0:21. (The intro timing is corrected to :21 on the starred version Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop.)
- Mastering is slightly louder than the starred/remastered version. Other differences unknown.
- Mastering is unique to both sides of this release compared to the the stock copies as well (Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop) as those were mastered differently to be manufactured on styrene plastic. (Only the promos are on vinyl.)
- Same track both sides mono/Stereo.
- White labels with silver printing
- Pressed on styrene plastic at Columbia's Pittman pressing-plant. (Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop is pressed on vinyl at Columbia Santa Monica)
- Both sides are labeled Stereo.
- 'STERLING' machine-stamped in both runouts.
- US non-promo first Ramones 45.
- Pressed on vinyl at Columbia's Santa Monica pressing-plant. (Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop is pressed on styrene)
- Test pressing for an unissued Italian single, stamped in Italian "NON IDONEO" which translates as "UNSUITABLE" in English.
- Single sided metal acetate.
- Label states "Made in Italy".
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: #725-AM-RE1-2
- Matrix / Runout: #725-BS-2 RE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A): #725 AM-RE1-5 Bell Sound
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B): #725 BS-6 RE-1 Bell Sound
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A (Variant 2): #725-AM-RE1-6 Bell Sound sf
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B (Variant 2): #725 BS-6 RE-1 Bell Sound sf
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Other (Printed Label Code, Side A): 45-725-AM RE-1
- Other (Printed Label Code, Side B): 45-725-BS RE-1
- Other (Intro Duration on Label A): intro :21
- Other (Intro Duration on Label B): intro :06
- Matrix / Runout (mono side runout): SAA 725AM 1B STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (stereo side runout): SAA 725AS 1B STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 6370 805. 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 6370 805. 2-2
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Price): ¥600
- Matrix / Runout: SAA 725AS X
- Matrix / Runout: SAA 725BS X
- Matrix / Runout: SAA 725AS - 1
- Matrix / Runout: SAA 725BS - 1
Summary by Linda Price
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