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The God Save The Sex Pistols' counterfeit/bootleg guide

Counterfeit or bootleg? If the word counterfeit is taken literally, it means fake reproductions masquerading as the originals. These releases are 'new', although they feature tracks previously released officially. Therefore, these releases should be classed as bootlegs.

Virgil Records

Bodies / Johnny B. Goode - Roadrunner (Virgil VDJ 25)

Notes: Surfaced August 2005.

Bodies is listed on the label as 'Not from the Double Album The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle VD2510'. The B side, Johnny B Goode/Roadrunner is listed as 'From the Double Album The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle VD2510'. The label is Virgil instead of Virgin, with a logo of 'Virgil' from Thunderbirds. Limited to 600 copies and mostly taken up by Japanese DJs.

The label shown above is reproduced in the style of the Virgin 'Swindle' singles, released 1979 - 1980. The A-side label (not shown) is the same as the colour label used on the genuine Virgin 'Swindle' singles.

The God Save The Sex Pistols' counterfeit/bootleg guide.

EMI / Substitute (Virgil VDJ 26)

Notes: Surfaced August 2005.

Both EMI and Substitute are listed on the label as 'From the Double Album The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle VD2510', although EMI is from Mever Mind The Bollocks. The label is Virgil instead of Virgin, with a logo of 'Virgil' from Thunderbirds. Limited to 600 copies and mostly taken up by Japanese DJs.

The label shown above is reproduced in the style of the Virgin 'Swindle' singles, released 1979 - 1980. The A-side label (not shown) is the same as the colour label used on the genuine Virgin 'Swindle' singles.

The God Save The Sex Pistols' counterfeit/bootleg guide.

Please note: This feature is NOT definitive, and has been compiled from information submitted to God Save The Sex Pistols by collectors. Errors and omissions that may have occurred will make it obvious if an attempt is made to copy the above piece of work, including publishing (or part publishing) elsewhere and claiming authorship. You have been warned.

Compiled by Phil Singleton with thanks to Gus.
Images provided by Gus Nicholson.

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