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- ↑ Dannelley, Ronnie (1996) "Never Mind the Pistols, Here's the Buzzcocks", Pop Culture Press, Issue 40
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- ↑ Diggle, Steve; Rawlings, Terry (2003). "Buzzcocks Discography 1976–2003". Harmony in My Head - Steve Diggle's Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey. Helter Skelter Publishing. p. 177. ISBN 1-900924-37-4.
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