THE EXPLOITED – PUNKS NOT DEAD 1982 ITALIAN PRESSING SECRET RECORDS
  $   65

 


$ 65 Sold For
Aug 15, 2026 Sold Date
Jul 11, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Offered for sale is an authentic early Italian pressing of one of the defining albums in British punk history:

THE EXPLOITED – PUNKS NOT DEAD


Originally released on Secret Records, Punks Not Dead became one of the most influential albums of the UK82 street punk movement. Packed with raw energy, memorable anthems, and the unmistakable voice of Wattie Buchan, this record remains an essential cornerstone of any serious punk collection.


This copy features the desirable no-barcode sleeve and authentic early UK matrix inscriptions.

 

Original Pressing Information

  • Artist: The Exploited

  • Title: Punks Not Dead

  • Label: Secret Records

  • Catalog Number: SEC LP 2000

  • Country: Italy

  • Released: Early 1982 pressing (using original no-barcode packaging)

  • Format: 12" Vinyl LP

  • Genre: Street Punk • UK82 • Hardcore Punk

 

Matrix / Runout

Side A

SEC LP 2000-1L & DD 13-1-82

Side B

SEC LP 2000-2L & DD 13-1-82

 

Highlights

Features the classic tracks:

  • Punks Not Dead

  • Army Life

  • Cop Cars

  • Sex & Violence

  • Exploited Barmy Army

  • Ripper

  • I Believe in Anarchy

 

Why Collectors Want This Record

Punks Not Dead is widely recognized as one of the defining releases of the UK82 movement. It helped establish The Exploited as one of the most influential British punk bands of the era and remains a cornerstone album for collectors of classic punk vinyl.


Collectors look for early Italian copies because they offer:

  • Original Secret Records pressing

  • Early etched matrix numbers

  • No-barcode jacket

  • Historic UK82 release

  • Essential album in British punk history


Shipping


Record will be professionally packed in a proper LP mailer with protective padding to ensure safe arrival.


Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding.  Check out my other Punk Album Auctions!


The Exploited, Punks Not Dead, Secret Records, SEC LP 2000, original UK pressing, no barcode, UK82, street punk, hardcore punk, Wattie Buchan, vintage punk vinyl, collector LP, British punk, early pressing



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