Description
Blondie – Blondie – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Blondie’s self-titled debut album, Blondie, released on December 1, 1976, is a landmark record that introduced the world to the band’s uniquely hybrid sound—an infectious blend of punk attitude, 1960s girl group pop, surf rock, and new wave experimentation. Fronted by the inimitable Debbie Harry, whose cool, ironic vocals and striking image would soon make her an icon, the album was initially a modest commercial performer. However, over time, it has come to be recognized as a foundational release in the evolution of punk and new wave music.
Formed in New York’s CBGB scene, Blondie stood out not only for their polished songwriting amid the raw punk energy of the time, but also for their nostalgic, tongue-in-cheek embrace of 1960s kitsch and pop culture. On Blondie, you can hear clear reverence for the past—especially Phil Spector-style girl groups and garage rock—but reinterpreted through a punk filter. Songs like “X Offender” and “In the Flesh” combine bubblegum melodies with edgy lyrical themes and an undercurrent of irony. “Rip Her to Shreds,” one of the album’s standouts, is a biting, sarcastic critique of tabloid culture and fashion conformity, delivered with Debbie Harry’s unmistakable blend of sweetness and sneer.
Musically, Blondie features jangly guitars, bouncy organ lines, and tight, concise arrangements that owe more to 1960s pop than the nihilism of early punk. Yet, the band’s energy and irreverence keep the album firmly in the post-punk landscape. Produced by Richard Gottehrer (who had worked with The Angels and The McCoys), the production intentionally evokes a retro aesthetic—more polished than most punk debuts of the time, which some critics initially saw as a drawback but now gives the album a timeless charm.
While Blondie didn’t make a huge splash in the U.S. upon release, it was better received in Australia and the UK, where Blondie would quickly become superstars following the release of their next albums, Plastic Letters (1978) and the massively successful Parallel Lines (1978). Still, this debut lays the groundwork for what would become the Blondie sound: catchy hooks, genre-blending experimentation, and a stylish, sardonic lens on love, fame, and femininity.
In retrospect, Blondie is more than just a band finding its footing—it’s a fresh, subversive reimagining of pop history that predicted the coming wave of genre crossover in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The album remains a cult classic and an essential listen for anyone exploring the roots of new wave, feminist punk, and the transformation of underground aesthetics into pop stardom.
180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
X Offender
Little Girl Lies
In The Flesh
Look Good In Blue
In The Sun
A Shark In Jets Clothing
Man Overboard
Rip Her To Shreads
Rifle Range
Kung Fu Girls
The Attack Of The Giant Ants
