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The Boomtown Rats - The First 50 Years: Songs Of Boomtown Glory (2LP)

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  • Released:  19.09.2025
  • Label:  UMR
  • Catalogue No:  RAT50LP
  • Barcode:  602475227304

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Description

The Boomtown Rats were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s in the UK. Their grown-up new wave and real time stories captured the imagination of a mass audience. As the leader of The Rats, Bob Geldof led his band of Dublin post-punkers right to the very top of the UK charts with UK No.1s Rat Trap and I Don’t Like Monday’s.

THE FIRST 50 YEARS: SONGS OF BOOMTOWN GLORY on vinyl and CD celebrates the highlights of the group’s storied career.

In its gatefold sleeve with brand new artwork and commentary, all tracks have been selected by the band themselves. Released to coincide with their 50th anniversary tour, this is the very best of the Boomtown Rats and a one-stop shop of their words and melodies. 

PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTWORK IS TEMPORARY, AND FINAL ARTWORK WILL BE REVEALED SHORTLY.

Tracklist

1. Looking After No. 1 

2. K.I.S.S.

3. Me And Howard Hughes

4. Here’s A Postcard

5. Dave

6. Drag Me Dow

7. Rat Trap

8. Someone's Looking At You

9. Banana Republic

10. Diamond Smiles

11. When The Night Comes

12. Mary Of The Fourth Form

13. There’s No Tomorrow Like Today

14. The Elephant's Graveyard

15. She' So Modern

16. (I Never Loved) Eva Braun

17. Trash Glam Baby

18. The Boomtown Rats!

19. Like Clockwork

20. Neon Heart

21. Up All Night

22. Monster Monkeys

23. I Don't Like Mondays

24. Joey's on The Street Again

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