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The Hoax formed in Manchester in 1979 with the original line up of Ian Chambers vocals, Steve Mardy bass, Andy Farley guitar and Mike Joyce drums. They rehearsed at the now legendary TJM studios along with other Manchester punk bands such as Joy Division, Buzzcocks, The Fall, Slaughter and The Dogs etc. After a handful of gigs at some of Manchesters long forgotten venues it was time to enter the studio to record their first ep. Cargo in Rochdale was the obvious choice as this was the favourite studio of Manchesters punk elite. After three more releases and a handful of lineup changes The Hoax called it a day. Ian left after the first recordings, Steve went onto pursue a career outside the music industry, Andy kept the band going til the final release in 1981 and Mike Joyce went on to join The Smiths and the rest is history. This limited edition 500 coloured release for RSD is a compilation of The Hoax first three eps all recorded at Cargo studios in Rochdale. A perfect document to highlight the spirit and diy ethos of the Manchester Punk Scene. Play loud and ENJOYPlease allow 57 business days for dispatch. The Hoax Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £26