The Ramones - Rocket To Russia (Remastered) (180 Gram Vinyl)

The Ramones

Rocket To Russia

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  • Reissue
  • 180 Gram
  • Superior 2017 remastered audio

Ramones released Rocket to Russia in 1977 as their third studio album, cementing their position as architects of modern punk rock. The band's stripped-down, high-velocity approach to songwriting and arrangement had already reshaped rock music, but this record showcased their growing command of melody and pop sensibility without sacrificing the raw energy that defined their sound. Rocket to Russia stands as a peak moment in their catalog—the point where their maximalist ethos and minimalist execution reached perfect equilibrium.

The album opens with the kinetic rush of "Cretin Hop" and maintains relentless momentum through "Rockaway Beach," a song that transformed a mundane New York location into a punk rallying cry. Standout tracks like "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" and "I Don't Care" distill adolescent rebellion into three-minute bursts of unforgettable hooks, while deeper cuts such as "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow" and "Locket Love" reveal a band equally comfortable with vulnerability and aggression. The record's atmosphere is one of controlled chaos—each song benefits from clarity and space, allowing Johnny Ramone's distinctive guitar work and the rhythm section's locomotive precision to register with surgical impact.

This 2018 reissue presents the album in remastered audio that restores dimension to the original recordings while preserving their essential character. The packaging includes a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and artwork, offering the full visual context of the release. On vinyl, Rocket to Russia rewards the format's tactile engagement with music that thrives on the physicality of performance.


Title: Rocket To Russia
Artist: Ramones
Label: Sire
Style: Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk
Product Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
Country: US
Release Year: 2018
Barcode: 081227932701

Tracklist:

A1. Cretin Hop (1:55)
A2. Rockaway Beach (2:06)
A3. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (2:47)
A4. Locket Love (2:09)
A5. I Don't Care (1:38)
A6. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (2:49)
A7. We're A Happy Family (2:47)
B1. Teenage Lobotomy (2:00)
B2. Do You Wanna Dance? (1:52)
B3. I Wanna Be Well (2:28)
B4. I Can't Give You Anything (1:57)
B5. Ramona (2:35)
B6. Surfin' Bird (2:37)
B7. Why Is It Always This Way? (2:32)

Factory sealed vinyl records are shipped exactly as received from distributors and are not opened prior to shipment. Because of this, seam splits or minor jacket wear may occasionally occur during transit.