Chiswick Story--Adventures Of An Independent Record Label 1975-1982. CD

This is a compilation of singles released by the British independent punk label Chiswick. Formed in 1975 by Ted Carroll, owner of the famous Rock On record stall in London, and Roger Armstrong, an employee at Rock On, Chiswick Records was instrumental in igniting the punk revolution that shook the U.K. in 1976-77.

Full title: The Chiswick Story--Adventures Of An Independent Record Label 1975-1982.

Personnel: Carla Olson (vocals, guitar, 12-string guitar); Jakko M. Jakszyk (vocals, guitar, balalaika, keyboards); Gus Campbell, Dominique Guillon, Johnny Guitar, Alan Lee Shaw, Peter Holidai, Dan Kelleher, Jesse Hector, Art Noveau, Bill Glancy, Jeff Hill, Nigel Dixon, Joe Strummer, Kathy Valentine, Paul Fenech, Peter Scott, Philip Chevron, Rob Keyloch, Roddy Radiation, Zenon de Fleur, Billy Bragg, Clive Timperley, Captain Sensible (vocals, guitar); Paul Roberts (vocals, acoustic guitar); Mike Spenser (vocals, harp); Johnny Stud (vocals, saxophone); Pete Wingfield (vocals, piano); S.D.R. Gol'fish, Martin Gordon (vocals, keyboards); R. Handley, Dominique "Mino" Quertier (vocals, drums); Slik, Dave Anian, Dave Vanian, Griff Fender, Rocky Sharpe, Scott Sterling, K.Y. McKay, Bob Piazza, Nigel Lewis , Steve Rapid, Mandy Doubt, Lavern Brown, Dave Tice, Jim Kerr, Johnny Moped, Lemmy, Andy Ellison, Shane MacGowan, TV Smith, Terry Woods, Twink (vocals); Big Den (bass voice, saxophone); Bob Strain (guitar, drums); Chris Rae, Guy Gremy, Mark Byers, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, Gavin Douglas, Slimy Toad, Charlie Burchill, Ian MacLeod, Jeff Coleman, Erik Russell, Mick Dyche, Nico Ramsden, Larry "Rhino" Rheinhart, John Milarky, Loz Netto, Graham Foster, Michael Lewis, Rhino 39, Wiggy (guitar); Nick Parker, Ben Mandelson (violin); Paddy Maloney, Paddy Moloney (Uilleann pipe); Mike Paice (harmonica, saxophone); Ruan O'Lochlainn, Andy Hamilton, Andy Hamilton, Steve Gregory , Howie Casey (saxophone); Ted Emmett (trumpet); Annie Whitehead (trombone); Ben Barson, David Provost (piano); Alan Feldman (electric piano); Nick Ash, Mel Wesson, Robert Ash, Slim (keyboards); Keith Miller (synthesizer); Flasher (bass guitar); Markus Cuff (drums, percussion); Stuart Elliot, Paul Balbi, Ron Griffin, Mark Robertson , Bubbles, Steve Harris , Dave Berk, Tommy Riley, Alan Scully, Rod Latter, Gary Anderson, Nigel Wilkinson, Brian McGee , Jimmy Crashe, Johnnie Kilometer, Phil Hardy, Pete Davies, Luigi Salvoni, Grinny, Paul Simon, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, Rat Scabies, Roger Williams , Steve Parry, Clem Cattini, Pete Davis, Dave Sinclair, Richard Dudanski (drums); Jim Nellis, Mark Megaray, Noel McCalla, Barbara Gaskin (background vocals).

Audio Remixers: Jeremy Green; Bill Price .

Liner Note Author: Roger Armstrong.

Unknown Contributor Roles: Jakko M. Jakszyk; Johnny Moped; Little Bob Story; Amazorblades; Motörhead; Paddy Moloney; Radio Stars; Rocky Sharpe & the Replays; Sniff 'n' the Tears; TV Smith's Explorers; Terry Woods; Gorillas; The Nips; Rings; The Textones; Two Two 2; Jon Clarke; The 101'ers.

Arranger: Jakko M. Jakszyk.Rolling Stone (2/4/93, p.64) - 3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...[a] fascinating time capsule..."