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Sex Pistols To Re-Release Iconic Track 'God Save The Queen'
Monday, 16 April 2012 Written by Elliott Batte
Sex Pistols To Re-Release Iconic Track 'God Save The Queen'

Nearly 35 years to the day since its original release, Universal Music confirmed today that they will re-release the Sex Pistols legendary ‘God Save The Queen’ on May 28th.

The release will mark exactly 35 years and a day since it was first released, in a barrage of controversy the likes of which the UK had rarely seen – and still rarely sees today. No one had ever dared question the Monarchy so publicly, and it wasn't without its repercussions - members of the band were attacked in the streets, and Government Members of Parliament even called for the Pistols to be hung at Traitors' Gate!

Originally released on May 27th 1977, during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, ‘God Save The Queen’ made a deep impact on history. The BBC amongst others refused to play it and although it technically out-sold the #1 record of the week ('The First Cut' is the Deepest by Rod Stewart), 'GSTQ' peaked at #2 in the singles charts. The powers-that-be refused to acknowledge it but the Sex Pistols were #1 – but they had made it.

On the Jubilee holiday itself, June 7th 1977, the Sex Pistols arranged their own Jubilee tribute with a boat trip along the River Thames in full view of the Houses of Parliament. After playing a handful of songs Police boarded the boat and arrested several people - including the band's then manager Malcolm McLaren.

Their now legendary album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ will also be re-issued in September of this year as an expanded and repacked release to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of its release. More details on the reissue will follow shortly – so stay with Stereoboard.
The band have also announced that a limited edition 7” picture disc of their first ever single ‘Anarchy In The UK’ will be released on April 21st for Record Store Day.
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