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Adam And The Ants - Zerox
Review by Jarrett Wilson
Zerox, the debut album by Adam and the Ants, is a must-listen for fans of post-punk and new wave music. Released in 1979, the album features an eclectic mix of genres, from punk rock to funk to reggae, all infused with Adam Ant's signature theatricality.
The album's opening track, "Zerox," sets the tone for what's to come with its driving bassline and catchy chorus. Other standout tracks include the punk-infused "Cleopatra," the funky "Cartrouble," and the reggae-inspired "Digital Tenderness."
Adam Ant's vocals are the standout feature of the album, his distinctive voice perfectly suited to the eclectic mix of styles on display. The band's musicianship is also impressive, with tight rhythms and intricate guitar work throughout.
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Download
Filename: adam-and-the-ants-zerox.rar- MP3 size: 14 mb
- FLAC size: 120.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| (You're So) Physical | ||
| Zerox | ||
| Whip In My Valise | ||
| Whip In My Valise |
Video
Adam And The Ants-ZEROX
Adam And The Ants-Whip in my valise
Images
Catalog Numbers
- DUN 8
- DUN8-1
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Mispress
- Reissue
- Damont Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Do It Records Ltd. |
| Published By | Copyright Control |
| Mastered At | Utopia Studios |
| Pressed By | Damont |
| Lacquer Cut At | Utopia Studios |
| Record Company | Do It |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Adam Ant |
| Written-By | Adam Ant |
Notes
- First edition with black & white 'loudspeaker' labels; issued in a matte thick card sleeve with a round thumb-cut on rear (there are at least three cut variations); this is a Damont pressing, otherwise identical to Zerox.
- An early run of 3000 copies have a different recording on side B: label lists "Whip In My Valise" but plays "(You're So) Physical".
- Damont pressing, otherwise identical to Zerox. This version has the later mix from 1981. Guitar intro starts in the left channel and at the end of the song feedback covers up the last cymbal and dripping sounds. The reissue came with thin card sleeve and a matte finish.
- This edition, identifiable by DUN-8-A2 ✲ Ʊ in the runout area features a 'cleaned-up' remix made for the video where the guitar intro is split into stereo and the feedback at the end covers the last cymbal and noises audible in the original.
- Initial quantities came in a semi-glossy thick card sleeve while this reissue came with a thinner sleeve with a matte finish.
- There are at least three back cover cut variations on the back of the sleeve, the print is identical; black & white 'loudspeaker' labels.
- Initial quantities came in a semi-glossy thick card sleeve.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): DUN-8-A1 |A DAMONT C
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): [Utopia lyre symbol] DUN-8-B-2-✲ DAMONT A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): DUN 8-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): DUN 8-2
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, etched variant 1): W-4KD DUN 8 A1 W
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, etched variant 1): W-1KD DUN 8 B1
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, etched variant 2): W-4KD DUN 8 A1 W
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, etched variant 2): W-3KD DUN 8 B1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): DUN-8-A-2 ✲ [Utopia lyre symbol] Damont G
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): [Utopia lyre symbol] DUN-8-B-2-✲ SW Damont
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A [Etched with Utopia Studios lyre]): DUN-8-A2 ✲ Ʊ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B [Etched with Utopia Studios lyre]): Ʊ DUN-8-B-2-✲
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): DUN-8-A1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DUN-8-B2-*
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): DUN-8-A-1 ✲ SUCK ON THAT! Ʊ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DUN-8-B-1 ✲ Ʊ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DUN-8-B-2-* [lyre symbol]
About Adam And The Ants
Adam and the Ants (sometimes stylized with a backwards "D" in "ADAM" & a "hard
Name Vars
- Adam & The Ants
- Adam & The Ant
- Adam & The Ants
- Adam + Ants
- Adam + The Ants
- Adam And The Ant
- Adam And The Antz
- Adam Ant And The Ants
- Adam The Ants
- The Original Adam & The Ants
- The Original Adam And The Ants
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Members
- Chris Hughes
- Marco Pirroni
- Leigh Gorman
- Kevin Mooney
- Matthew Ashman
- Gary Tibbs
- Andy Warren
- Dave Barbarossa
- Stuart Goddard
- Mark Ryan
- Terry Day
- John Beckett
- Thomas Hardy
Summary by Jarrett Wilson
Comments
This would mean nothing to this generation
this song smells like newspapers
One of Adam's finest, finest moments is this version of Zerox. It will never leave my Top 5 Adam songs.
Is this Matthew Ashman on guitar then...?
Zerox was number one if it was on cassette
I mean cbs label its a pure gem
Not forgetting dirk wears white sox
Back in the day do it released zerox car trouble and antmusic ep and 12 inch but they were maybe quite hard to find at the time
On the do it label
Where is front cover of single from?
Zerox machine good video as well
Annual says 1983 but it's a misprint 1982 end of prince charming era
60 items in my adam ant collection which is solo and with the ants collect both and new stuff as well hope to see him at demont fort Hall 2022 March
I heard young parisians about 1981 as it was a top ten hit even though it was on the decca label I heard zerox first time in 1987 was the song about graphic design as its a photocopying machine but it's a bit about bowie as well
Some gave me a copy of adam ants annual in 1986 haveing read the discography I then realize there was two songs I'd never heard zerox and car trouble
Sorry about incorrect spelling of adam
Seen pistols 6 times on reunion tours
Great song first heard about it reading chris welch book which said it was a bit like a sex pistol intro I agree I'm a huge fan of pistol 250 items in my collection and I'm huge adan fan seen 6 times live all in leicester since 2013
