A cornerstone of The Damned’s evolution, The Black Album captures the band at their most inventive — blending punk urgency with gothic atmosphere, psychedelic edges and early new‑wave experimentation. This 2023 Ace Records reissue restores the full double‑LP experience, including the epic side‑long “Curtain Call” and a complete live set featuring classics such as “Love Song”, “Smash It Up” and “New Rose”.

A definitive document of The Damned’s creative peak, presented across two vinyl LPs with clean, remastered sound.

Track Listing

SIDE A
Wait for the Blackout
Lively Arts
Silly Kids Games
Drinking About My Baby
Twisted Nerve
Hit or Miss

SIDE B
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Sick of This and That
History of the World Part 1
13th Floor Vendetta
Therapy

SIDE C
Curtain Call

SIDE D — Live
Love Song
Second Time Around
Smash It Up (Parts 1 and 2)
New Rose
I Just Can’t Be Happy Today
Plan 9 Channel 7

Features

• 2×LP album reissue
• Includes full live LP
• Remastered 2023 edition
• Punk / new wave / goth rock / psychedelic rock
• Ace Records pressing
• Catalogue number WIK2 334

Information

Artist: The Damned
Title: The Black Album
Format: 2× Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
Label: Ace Records
Catalogue Number: WIK2 334
Country: UK
Released: 2023
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk / New Wave / Goth Rock / Psychedelic Rock