Never Mind the Bollocks: How the Sex Pistols’ One Album Shocked Britain

This episode dissects the Sex Pistols’ 1977 debut, from its cramped studio sessions and radical lyricism to Virgin’s controversial marketing and the record’s meteoric chart run. We trace the band’s lineup shifts, the DIY ethic of Wessex Studios, the backlash from broadcasters and retailers, and the lasting influence this single‑album powerhouse had on punk, commerce, and culture.

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