The Sex Pistols and the Explosion of British Punk

This episode explores how the Sex Pistols’ raw single “Anarchy in the UK” was recorded on a low‑budget session at Wessex Studios, released through Virgin Records, and ignited controversy, media frenzy, and a new punk movement across Britain. We dig into the recording process, label politics, fanzine coverage, club battles, and how the track became a cultural touchstone for youth rebellion in Thatcher‑era Britain.

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