Girlschool "Demolition"

Demolition is the first studio album by the British heavy metal band, Girlschool. It was released in Europe on Bronze Records in 1980.

It was produced by experienced sound engineer Vic Maile. Demolition reached No. 28 in the UK Albums Chart, following the rising of the new wave of British heavy metal phenomenon.[4] The tour supporting the album included high-profile support slots to Black Sabbath and Uriah Heep shows.

"Race with the Devil" is a cover of the song originally performed by the British rock band The Gun.

The 2004 CD edition issued by Castle, a subsidiary of Sanctuary Records, contains bonus tracks and extensive sleevenotes by Record Collector's Joe Geesin.

Track listings

Side one

1. "Demolition Boys" (Kim McAuliffe, Kelly Johnson) – 3:39
2. "Not for Sale" (Girlschool) – 3:31
3. "Race with the Devil" (Adrian Gurvitz) – 2:51
4. "Take It All Away" (McAuliffe) – 3:43
5. "Nothing to Lose" (McAuliffe, Johnson) – 4:30

Side two

1. "Breakdown" (McAuliffe, Johnson) – 3:05
2. "Midnight Ride" (McAuliffe, Johnson, Enid Williams) – 3:16
3. "Emergency" (Girlschool) – 2:50
4. "Baby Doll" (Girlschool) – 4:13
5. "Deadline" (McAuliffe, Johnson) – 2:54

"Race With The Devil" is a cover originally performed by The Gun, a psychedelic rock band led by Adrian Gurvitz in the late '60s.

Some copies had a sticker on the rear right upper corner of the lp saying,

"Manufactured and distributed by Polydor Limited."

Recording information:

Recorded at Jackson Studios, Hetfordshire, UK., April-May 1980.