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The Starjets

From: Belfast

Active: 1976-1980

Style: Punk/Powerpop

Lineup:

Bio:

This Belfast punk/powerpop band recorded some exhilarating singles and a superb album. Formed in Belfast in 1976, moved to London late 1977 where they were seen by Muff Winwood at the Hope & Anchor and subsequently signed to Epic Records. The band's received it's highest exposure with the success of the brilliant "War Stories" single in late 1979 and several TV appearances including Top Of The Pops, but "War Stories" peaked at #51 in the UK and the LP failed to chart. Subsequent singles failed to make an impact. Paul Bowen left in early 1980 and the remaining Starjets (plus Pat Gribbin) became Tango Brigade for one more single before splitting in late 1980. CBS released them from their contract.

The Starjets recorded BBC Radio 1 sessions for Kid Jensen and Mike Read. More details about these appreciated.

Terry Sharpe & Pat Gribben later formed the poppier The Adventures (1984-1993) who pale in comparison. Sean Martin was later in Jake Burns & The Big Wheel.



Discography

• Here She Comes Again / Watch Out
7" - Epic Records - EPC 6902 - UK - November 1978 - no PS
Both tracks non-LP

This single was scrapped shortly after release and is hard to find.



• It Really Doesn't Matter / Schooldays
7" - Epic Records - EPC 6968 - UK - January 1979 - no PS
7" - Epic Records - EPC 6968 - Netherlands - 1979 - PS
A-side non-LP; B-side different to LP version


• Run With The Pack / Watch Out
7" - Epic Records - EPC 7123 - UK - March 1979 - no PS


• Promo Pack
2x7" - Epic Records - EPC 6968 + EPC 7123 - UK - 1979 - custom gimmick gatefold sleeve

The contents include promo copies of both singles + 2X photos + 2X inserts



• Ten Years / One More Word
7" - Epic Records - EPC 7417 - UK - 8 June 1979 - PS
B-side non-LP


• Ten Tears / Any Danger Love / One More Word
7" - Epic Records? - ??? - UK - 1979 - WL gig freebie

Tour freebie. Each label was stamped with the name of the venue where it was given away.



• War Stories / Do The Push
7" - Epic Records - EPC 7770 - UK - 1979 - PS
Charted in the UK reaching #51; B-side non-LP


• God Bless the Starjets
LP - Epic Records - EPC 83534 - UK - 1979 - lyric insert
LP - Portrait Records - 83534 - USA - 1979
LP - Epic Records - ELPS 4034 - Australia 1979


• Schooldays (new rockier version) / What A Life
7" - Epic Records - EPC 7986 - UK - November 1979 - PS
A-side diff to LP version (same as on EPC6968 B-side?)


• Schooldays / One More Word
7" - Portrait 2-70036 - USA - 1979 - no PS?


• Shiraleo / Standby 19
7" - Epic Records - EPC 8276 - UK - March 1980 - PS
Both tracks non-LP


• Tango Brigade - Donegal / In Vain
7" - Epic Records - EPC 9398 - UK - 1980 - PS
Both tracks recorded for a Downtown Radio session and are non-LP.
A-label promo copies date the release as 2nd January 1981


• Punk Collection
CD - Captain Oi! Records - AHOYCD099 - 1999
21 track discography including the Tango Bridage single
  1. Schooldays
  2. Any Danger Love
  3. Ten Years
  4. Run With The Pack
  5. What A Life
  6. Smart Boys
  7. It's A Shame
  8. I'm So Glad
  9. War Is Over
  10. War Stories
  11. Sitting On Top Of The World
  12. Here She Comes Again
  13. Watch Out
  14. It Really Doesn't Matter
  15. Schooldays (B-side version)
  16. One More Word
  17. Do The Push
  18. Shiraleo
  19. Standby 19
  20. Donegal
  21. In Vain

Sources:
1-11 God Bless The Starjets LP
12-19 singles
20-21 Tango Brigade single



compilations
LP - various artists - Powerpearls Vol.6 (boot PEARL 6 - 200?)



Help!

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See Also: The Adventures, Jake Burns & The Big Wheel


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