Rare Autographed Punk 1977 debut 7” single from Penetration

• Artist: Penetration (UK punk band, formed 1976 in County Durham)

• Record: Don’t Dictate b/w Money Talks

• Format: 7” vinyl single

• Label: Virgin Records

• Catalog Number: VS 192

• Year: 1977 (first single, debut release by the band)

• Producer: Mike Howlett

• Recording Studios: Pebble Beach Studios (Don’t Dictate), Virtual Earth Studios (Money Talks)

• Sleeve Design: Peter Kodick & Russell Mills

• Historical Significance: One of the great UK punk debut singles. It became a defining track of the era, often cited in punk histories as essential.

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Condition & Presentation

• Sleeve: Blue picture sleeve with band photos on the back. This particular copy has blue-ink pen scribbles and band autographs. While autographs increase desirability, the scribbling/doodling (especially the crossed-out face of Gary Chaplin) detracts slightly from aesthetic appeal but does not reduce autograph authenticity value.

• Vinyl Labels: Clean Virgin blue/white labels.

• Vinyl Condition: Based on images, surfaces appear to have light handling but no cracks. Likely VG+ to EX- depending on playback sound.

• Autographs: Signed by all four original band members:

• Pauline Murray (vocals)

• Robert Blamire (bass)

• Gary Smallman (drums)

• Gary Chaplin (guitar)

These appear in blue ink across their respective portrait photos. Pauline and Robert’s signatures are clearest. Chaplin’s photo is scribbled over, but his autograph is still present. Complete sets are extremely uncommon.