{"title":"Wire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWire formed in London, England in 1976. The classic lineup is Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), and Robert Gotobed (Robert Grey, drums). Emerging amid the first wave of British punk, Wire rapidly developed a far more conceptual and experimental approach, becoming one of the most influential and forward-thinking bands of the post-punk era. They have reunited and recorded in multiple phases across the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWire are renowned for their minimalist, art-driven take on punk and post-punk, with terse song structures, abstract lyrics, and a restless willingness to experiment, incorporating art rock, ambient, and electronic elements. Their influence on post-punk, alternative, and indie music, from hardcore to art rock, is extensively documented despite limited commercial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Flag (1977, Harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChairs Missing (1978)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e154 (1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend (2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWire's first three albums have been reissued in remastered and expanded editions, and original Harvest pressings are highly collected. Their influence and catalog longevity make their pressings of strong interest to post-punk collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Wire almost always start with Pink Flag (1977). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wire-10-20-vinyl","title":"10:20 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e10:20 is a glimpse into the working practice of the band and may perhaps give clues as to why Wire has retained such a singular identity through the years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540757295287,"sku":"210000047184","price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/edit-generic-packshot-wire-website.jpg?v=1781154155"},{"product_id":"wire-154-vinyl","title":"154 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e154 builds on what Wire established on their first 2 albums while pushing farther into uncharted territory. The last of their legendary trifecta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540947546295,"sku":"210000043827","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/wire.jpg?v=1781154822"},{"product_id":"wire-nine-sevens-vinyl-rsd-25","title":"Nine Sevens 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCombining the run of early singles with more obscure later period tracks underlines the strength and depth that Wire had. Previously released as 7\" box set, this Record Store Day 2025 release is the first time for most tracks on LP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541076914359,"sku":"210000096677","price":60.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/wire_82c79d0e-3dd2-4915-bedc-4536d878b281.jpg?v=1781155315"},{"product_id":"wire-chairs-missing-cd","title":"Chairs Missing CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eWire's \"Chairs Missing\" fuses minimalist punk with intricate song architectures. From the sharp edge of \"Practice Makes Perfect\" to the alluring craft of \"Outdoor Miner,\" this CD unleashes a vivid array of sound that defines the post-punk movement. Each track presents a sharp collision of keyboards and intelligent themes, asserting the band's legendary prominence. This is a bold statement in music; ignore it at your own risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785652809911,"sku":"210000043829","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3782419.jpg?v=1783045560"},{"product_id":"wire-mind-hive-cd","title":"Mind Hive CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mind Hive CD from Wire presents a bold visual impact with its metallic packaging. Each song features angular riffs and intricate arrangements, notably in \"Be Like Them\" and the driving rhythm of \"Cactused.\" This collection channels decades of innovation, firmly establishing Wire's place in contemporary music. The interplay of stark lyrical content and vibrant instrumentation offers a gripping contrast that resonates throughout the album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785662083255,"sku":"210000022692","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3762017-2527209.jpg?v=1783045581"},{"product_id":"wire-silver-lead-vinyl","title":"Silver\/Lead LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWire's Silver\/Lead LP crackles with electricity, its jagged guitar riffs cutting through the air like a bolt of lightning. This isn't just a fifteenth studio album; it unleashes a raw, modern post-punk that resonates with fevered urgency, highlighted by tracks like 'Diamonds in Cups' and the ominously brilliant 'Playing Harp for the Fishes.' Released on their 40th anniversary, it defies nostalgia, instead serving up a collision of sounds that's unsettling yet irresistibly compelling. Every pluck and thud throbs like a heartbeat, revealing truths from the fringes of punk's chaotic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785893523639,"sku":"210000022697","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3553810.jpg?v=1783046218"},{"product_id":"wire-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis self-titled LP from Wire, released on their own Pink Flag label in 2015, marks their thirteenth studio album. With 11 tracks that merge pop melodies and motorik rhythms, it includes material shaped by pre-tour experiences and spontaneous studio jams. 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