The Sex Pistols and the A&M Disaster: A Six‑Day Deal That Sparked a Collector’s Gold Rush

In this episode we uncover the short‑lived partnership between the Sex Pistols and A&M Records, the contractual drama that led to a cancelled release, and how a handful of black die‑cut copies became priceless artifacts for collectors. We explore what the record sounded like, why it was rejected by the label’s executives, and how this business blunder left a lasting imprint on punk’s relationship with major labels.

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