Description
The Dictators – Live Rochester NY, July 1977 – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
WCMF-FM broadcast of the knockout performance at WCMF studios, Rochester, NY 7th June 1977.
Record Store Day 2016 release.
The Dictators’ Live Rochester NY, July 1977 captures the raw energy and irreverent spirit of one of proto-punk’s most influential bands at their peak. Recorded during their tour in support of the 1977 album Manifest Destiny, this live performance showcases the band’s signature blend of hard rock riffs, punk attitude, and satirical lyrics.
The recording was initially released on CD in 2016 and later issued on vinyl, including a limited edition 180-gram colored vinyl for Record Store Day. The setlist features a mix of tracks from their early albums, highlighting the band’s dynamic stage presence and the charismatic vocals of Handsome Dick Manitoba.
This live album not only serves as a testament to The Dictators’ role in shaping the punk rock landscape but also offers listeners a glimpse into the vibrant live music scene of the late 1970s. For fans and collectors, it’s a valuable piece that encapsulates the essence of the band’s live performances during a pivotal era in rock history.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
Science Gone Too Far
The Next Big Thing
Young, Fast And Scientific
Hey Boys
Steppin’ Out
Disease
Search And Destroy
Two Tub Man
