BILLY CHILDISH has been releasing records, painting, writing poetry and generally doing his own thing for the past 32 years.

Many of the tracks on this compilation have been unavailable for ages and some also have never appeared on CD as well as many unpublished photos on the cover and 12 page booklet.

Lois Wilson (Mojo) has written the sleeve notes and there will also be a deluxe triple vinyl version as well as a double CD digipak deluxe package.

Billy Childish first took to the stage back in October 1977 with seminal punk garage band THE POP RIVETS, they split after two years and from there he joined THE MILKSHAKES along with fellow Pop Riveter Bruce Brand and local lads Micky Hampshire & Russ Wilkins, after that came THEE MIGHTY CAESARS, THEE HEADCOATS, THE BUFF MEDWAYS and right up to date with his two current ensembles THE MUSICIANS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE and THE CHATHAM SINGERS.

This 51 Track compilation is a look back at the more Rock N Roll aspects of his musical career which is why there's no spoken word or poetry on this album.

In amongst these more well known bands are tracks he recorded solo and with other artistes like THE DELMONAS, THEE HEADCOATEES, SINGING LOINS, KYRA RUBELLA etc.

Over the years Billy has been championed by lots of great bands and musicians including BECK, MUDHONEY and KURT COBAIN and more recently by Eddie Vedder from PEARL JAM and THE WHITE STRIPES.

Billy has released over 120 albums (including 4 on one day!). Now seems to be the perfect time for people to catch up with what he has been doing for the last 32 years.