This 2021 Edsel compilation collects singles and B-sides from Dead or Alive's early years on the Epic Records label.
- "Spin Drive" collects singles released between 1984 and 1986.
- The compilation draws from the period following the success of "Youthquake."
- The tracks showcase the band's transition from post-punk to a more polished synth-pop sound.
Dead or Alive were a British band formed in Liverpool in 1980. They achieved mainstream success in the mid-1980s with their third album, "Youthquake," and its chart-topping single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)." The band continued to release music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, undergoing several lineup changes with vocalist Pete Burns remaining the only constant member.
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