Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks

A Different Kind Of Tension was the Buzzcocks' third studio album, recorded at Eden Studio in West London and originally released in September 1979. Re-mastered from the original tapes and with the artwork restored under the supervision of Malcolm Garrett (designer of the original sleeves) along with the addition of essays penned by Jon Savage and Clinton Heylin, the packaging is a wonder to behold.

It's conceivable that internal friction helped inspire the title of the third Buzzcocks longplayer, A Different Kind of Tension; the group would splinter shortly after the album's 1979 release. But they went out with a bang, marshaling one of their most diverse and exciting sets of songs under the guidance of producer Martin Rushent. The breakneck pace of their first recordings is well represented by such tracks as opener Paradise, though by the closing sound collage Radio Nine, chief songwriter Pete Shelley has managed to indulge his more experimental side as well – without ever abandoning the trademark Buzzcocks wit and emphasis on melody.

CD - In printed inner wallet. Wide spined capacity outer wallet. 36-page perfect bound booklet.

LP+ - Limited Solid Yellow Heavyweight Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve, 8 page Booklet and Download.

LP - Black Heavyweight Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve, 8 page Booklet and Download.

Buzzcocks

A Different Kind of Tension

Domino
Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
LP +

£27.99

Heavyweight Vinyl with 8 Page Booklet.

Solid Yellow

Includes download code
Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGLP128X

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Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
CD

£11.99

With 36 Page Booklet.

Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGCD128

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Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
LP

£24.99

Heavyweight Vinyl with 8 Page Booklet.

Black
Includes download code
Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGLP128

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Buzzcocks

A Different Kind of Tension

Domino
Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
LP +

£27.99

Heavyweight Vinyl with 8 Page Booklet.

Solid Yellow

Includes download code
Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGLP128X

Learn more
Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
CD

£11.99

With 36 Page Booklet.

Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGCD128

Learn more
Album artwork for A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks
LP

£24.99

Heavyweight Vinyl with 8 Page Booklet.

Black
Includes download code
Released 14/06/2019Catalogue Number

REWIGLP128

Learn more

A Different Kind Of Tension was the Buzzcocks' third studio album, recorded at Eden Studio in West London and originally released in September 1979. Re-mastered from the original tapes and with the artwork restored under the supervision of Malcolm Garrett (designer of the original sleeves) along with the addition of essays penned by Jon Savage and Clinton Heylin, the packaging is a wonder to behold.

It's conceivable that internal friction helped inspire the title of the third Buzzcocks longplayer, A Different Kind of Tension; the group would splinter shortly after the album's 1979 release. But they went out with a bang, marshaling one of their most diverse and exciting sets of songs under the guidance of producer Martin Rushent. The breakneck pace of their first recordings is well represented by such tracks as opener Paradise, though by the closing sound collage Radio Nine, chief songwriter Pete Shelley has managed to indulge his more experimental side as well – without ever abandoning the trademark Buzzcocks wit and emphasis on melody.

CD - In printed inner wallet. Wide spined capacity outer wallet. 36-page perfect bound booklet.

LP+ - Limited Solid Yellow Heavyweight Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve, 8 page Booklet and Download.

LP - Black Heavyweight Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve, 8 page Booklet and Download.