One of many ephemeral DIY / Punk / New Wave labels from the golden age of such things, 1978. There were three Criminal labels in the '70s, one mainstream and two DIY; this particular Criminal was the first to appear. It issued only one record, China Street's 'You're A Ruin' b/w 'Your M.P.' (CRM-1, 2/78). China Street, who were from Lancaster, went on to make a second single, 'Rock Against Racism' b/w 'Dubbage' for EMI (EMI-2864; 10/78), which may have led to Criminal becoming redundant. Thanks to Robert Bowes for the scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.