*V.A ONE TAKE NO DUBS miniLP 1982, N.W.O.B.H.M Live In The Studio (HELLANBACH, BLACK ROSE, AVENGER, ALIEN). SIGNED.

Split, Neat Records
1982

4 Way Split 12''
Alien (UK)
1. Could Have Done Better 02:39
Avenger (UK)
2. Hot 'n' Heavy Express 04:27
Black Rose (UK)
3. Knocked Out 03:32
Hellanbach (UK)
4. Full Scale Emergency 03:19
Total playing time 13:57

A nice little EP and it is Live In The Studio (signed copy). This is the Various Artists compilation, "One Take No Dubs" EP from 1982, and features HELLANBACH, BLACK ROSE, AVENGER & ALIEN. As you're doubtless aware, the first three bands went on to achieve a degree of success, releasing at least two albums each, however this appears to be the only recorded legacy of the band Alien. For all four bands this was their recording debut, and as the title suggests, all were flung in at the deep end, with only one song to impress, recorded quickly with no frills, just stand or fall on your performance. All 4 bands do well out of the format, sounding lean & hungry.