5 Key Facts About Motörhead's First Chiswick Single

The single was “Motörhead” itself Released in June 1977, it was the band’s first single on the Chiswick label.

It came out before the debut album The single preceded the “Motörhead” LP by a couple of months.

The B-side was “City Kids” This track was not on the album, making the single a distinct release.

It marked a turning point for the band After years of lineup changes and struggles, this single established Motörhead’s raw, fast sound.

The title track became their signature song “Motörhead” remains one of the band’s most iconic and enduring anthems.