A definitive 2023 reissue of The Barracudas’ cult-classic debut, this 3×CD boxset from Lemon Recordings expands Drop Out With The Barracudas into a 75-track deep dive through surf-pop, garage punk, demos, and live chaos. Curated by guitarist Robin Wills, it’s a collector-grade archive of the band’s unlikely rise in post-punk London.

Disc Breakdown:

• CD 1 – Original Album + B-Sides & Oddities (1980–1981):
  Includes “Summer Fun,” “I Can’t Pretend,” “(I Wish It Could Be) 1965 Again,” plus demos and alternate Kenny Laguna mixes featuring Joan Jett
• CD 2 – Demos & Rehearsals (1977–1980):
  Raw early takes of “Surfers Are Back,” “Neighbourhood Girls,” “Tokyo Rose,” and more
• CD 3 – Live Recordings & Covers:
  Includes “Grammar Of Misery,” “Slow Death” (Flamin’ Groovies), “Wipe Out” (Surfaris), “Time Won’t Let Me” (Outsiders), and a hostile Brighton set opening for Stray Cats

Features:

• Format: 3×CD, Compilation
• Edition: Deluxe Edition, Boxset
• Label: Lemon Recordings – QCDLEMBOX248
• Barcode: 5013929180907
• Country: UK
• Released: February 23, 2023
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Surf Rock, Garage Punk, New Wave
• Packaging: Clamshell box with 36-page booklet featuring new interviews and rare photos