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Originally released by Ripper Records in December 1979, "AK79" is a truly important part of New Zealand music history. Bands that featured on the original pressing of "AK79" included The Swingers, The Scavengers, The Primmers, Proud Scum, Toy Love and The Terrorways. The musical movement captured on record was an abrasive, empowered response to the overindulgent progressive rock and glam era of the 70s. A defining record, having captured a raw snapshot of the punk subculture in Auckland during the late 70s, this much-loved compilation is a living, breathing statement of what came before today. To mark this very special occassion, Flying Nun Records pays tribute to those ragged and rambunctious years by presenting this 40th anniversary edition reissue. Featuring new liner notes written by Ripper Records' Bryan Staff, the 2019 reissue will feature all songs ever featured on any version of "AK79" for a complete look at its recorded history.
| A1 | –Scavengers* | Mysterex | |
| A2 | –Terrorways | Never Been To Borstal | |
| A3 | –Proud Scum | I Am A Rabbit | |
| A4 | –Scavengers* | True Love | |
| A5 | –Proud Scum | Suicide | |
| A6 | –Terrorways | She's A Mod | |
| B1 | –Swingers* | Certain Sound | |
| B2 | –The Primmers* | Funny Stories | |
| B3 | –Toy Love | Squeeze | |
| B4 | –Swingers* | Baby | |
| B5 | –The Primmers* | You're Gonna Get Done | |
| B6 | –Toy Love | Toy Love Song | |
| C1 | –Suburban Reptiles | Megaton | |
| C2 | –Suburban Reptiles | Coup D'Etat | |
| C3 | –Scavengers* | Routine | |
| C4 | –Proud Scum | Suicide 2 | |
| C5 | –Terrorways | Short Haired Rock'n Roll | |
| C6 | –Toy Love | Frogs | |
| C7 | –Suburban Reptiles | Saturday Night Stay At Home | |
| D1 | –Features | City Scenes | |
| D2 | –Spelling Mistakes* | Feel So Good | |
| D3 | –Marching Girls* | First In Line | |
| D4 | –Spelling Mistakes* | Hate Me Hate Me | |
| D5 | –Features | Victim | |
| D6 | –Marching Girls* | True Love |