John Peel—Right Time, Wrong Speed: 1977-1987, a two- disc collection of tracks championed by the legendary BBC DJ, will be released in the UK October 9, just in time for the UK's second annual John Peel Day celebration on October 12. The 38-song sonic homage focuses on Peel's favorites from the punk and new wave eras, containing classic hits by artists like the Buzzcocks and the Smiths, as well as tracks by some lesser-known groups like the Ruts and Misty In Roots. The artwork for the tribute will be rendered by the prolific pop artist Sir Peter Blake, who is known for designing the album cover for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Though the new compilation will certainly serve as a fine introduction to Peel's work, those unfamiliar with his radio show can also browse BBC Radio 1's website, which contains an archive of recordings from the famed Peel Sessions. No stateside release has been announced yet, so start saving for the import. Tracklist For John Peel- Right Time, Wrong Speed: 1977-1987: Disc 1 01. What Do I Get? - The Buzzcocks 02. Alternative Ulster - Stiff Little Fingers 03. A Forest - The Cure 04. Pssyche - Killing Joke 05. Typical Girls - The Slits 06. Another Girl, Another Planet - The Only Ones 07. Just Like Honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain 08. O Superman - Laurie Anderson 09. Roadrunner - The Modern Lovers 10. Mankind - Misty In Roots 11. Can't Stand My Baby - The Rezillos 12. In A Rut - The Ruts 13. Pasi Pano Pane Zviedzo - 4 Brothers 14. New Rose - The Damned 15. Down In The Tube Station At Midnight - The Jam 16. The Sweetest Girl - Scritti Politti 17. Ku Klux Klan - Steel Pulse 18. Where were You? - The Mekons 19. Life In A Scotch Sitting Room - Ivor Cutler Disc 2 01. Atmosphere - Joy Division 02. Musette and Drums - The Cocteau Twins 03. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths 04. Over The Wall - Echo And The Bunnymen 05. Party Fears Two - The Associates 06. The Message - Grandmaster Flash 07. Hope (I Wish You'd Believe Me) - Wah! 08. Birthday - The Sugarcubes 09. Good Technology - Red Guitars 10. All Wi Doin Is Defendin - Poet And The Roots 11. Keep On Keeping On - The Redskins 12. Release The Bats - The Birthday Party 13. Revolutionary Spirit - The Wild Swans 14. Damaged Goods - Gang Of Four 15. Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft - The Wedding Present 16. Just Fascination - Cabaret Voltaire 17. You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It?) - The Undertones 18. Eat Y'self Fitter - The Fall 19. The Trumpton Riots - Half Man Half Biscuit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1
