After a string of successful singles and albums, Girlschool enlisted Ian Broadis to produce this, their fourth full-length album. It was a difficult period for the NWOBHM scene, and Girlschool were one of the few bands who managed to maintain a profile.
- The album was released on November 8, 1983, on Castle Communications. The album reached number 69 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was reissued in 2004 with bonus tracks.
- The album was recorded at Plasla Studios. Girlschool recorded the album without their original guitarist Kelly Johnson. The band's new guitarist was Cris Bonacci.
- The album was released in a period of flux for the new wave of British heavy metal. Girlschool were one of the few bands from the scene to achieve mainstream success. The album was released in November 1983.
Girlschool are a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1978. They were among the most commercially successful female rock acts of the early 1980s. The "Play Dirty" LP found the band working with producer Ian Broadis.
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