June 2013 – The Diodes Toronto

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: RAW WAR [1977]
Recorded before the closing of the Crash 'n Burn but released a few months later Raw War is less music and more a record of a performance piece. This was the closer to the agreement with CEAC to participate in a performance in London Ontario in trade for rehearsal space which lead in turn to the opening of the Crash 'n' Burn.

: Self Titled First Album [Vinyl 1977]

: Self Titled First Album [8 Track Cartridge 1977]
Yes, 8 track!!!

: Self Titled First Album [Compact Cassette 1977]

: 1st Album Inside thanks
Inside thanks page from the 1st album listing the majority of people from the 1977 Toronto punk scene

: Red Rubber Ball Picture Sleeve Front

: Red Rubber Ball Picture Sleeve Back

: Tired Of Waking Up Tired - Canada 45

: Tired Of Waking Up Tired UK 45
UK single release of "Tired Of Waking Up Tired"

: Permanent Wave [1979]
US New Wave/Punk compilation from 1979. Features "Red Rubber Ball"

: Released [Vinyl 1979]
2nd album on CBS/Epic. Note, "Burn Down Your Daddy's House" was removed from the track order and replaced with Red Rubber ball from the first album since it had featured on the US Permanent Wave compilation.

: Action/Reaction original release [Vinyl 1980]
Cover for the original release of Action/Reaction. Photo by George Whiteside

: Action/Reaction original release [Compact Cassette 1980]

: Survivors outtakes & rarities [Vinyl 1982]
Outtakes, Demos & Rarities album released on Fringe records in 1982

: D.I.Y. Come Out And Play - American Powerpop I (1975-78)
Powerpop compilation on Rhino Records. Features "Tired Of Waking Up Tired"

: Tired Of Waking Up Tired - The Best Of The Diodes [1999]
Sony CD reissue of the first 2 albums on CBS/Epic plus bonus tracks

: Time Damage - Live 1978 [Vinyl 2010]
Limited edition vinyl only release from Italian label Rave Up Records. Recorded live at the El Mocambo March 3 1978

: Time Damage - Live 1978 Back Cover

: Action/Reaction CD Reissue [2011]
Remix of the original Action/Reaction cover for the 2011 remastered CD by John Catto Photo: George Whiteside