   damned damned damned is the debut studio album by english punk rock band the damned. it was released on 18 february 1977, through record label stiff. produced by nick lowe, damned damned damned is the first full-length album released by a uk punk group. damned damned damned and its singles failed to chart in the us. the album receives very high praise from modern day critics with ned raggett of allmusic commenting that the record is "a stone classic of rock & roll fire". == background == after the success of "new rose" and a tour with sex pistols, the heartbreakers, and the clash, the band went into pathway studio to record the album damned damned damned with producer nick lowe who recorded "new rose" with them. following ten days of recording, the mix was completed on 15 january 1977, the day the master tapes were compiled.damned damned damned (1977; vinyl album, sanctuary records, get back records, 2002). damned damned damned was issued by stiff records on 18 february 1977 which was also member brian james' 22nd birthday. the german pressing of the lp was originally released on pale blue vinyl. === album cover === the album cover features the four members of the band who have been hit by pies. brian james recalls "that was organised by this photographer called peter, stiff had assigned him to do the thing. they thought it was a jolly wheeze to surprise us with a few cream cakes, little knowing that we would relish it, get into to it and enjoy the whole experience". after the photo session, damned member captain sensible noted "...i had more pie on my face than any of the other buggers and on the back of the sleeve i had my back to the picture, so i went down a photo booth
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