The 20 essential punk (and proto-punk) debut albums, according to Radio X

Back to the roots of "classic punk". In every sense. Radio X has published a new ranking dedicated to the best debut albums of punk, also including a few works by artists who anticipated its birth: from pioneers like Stooges and Patti Smith right up to the documentary-worthy triptych of Sex Pistols–Clash–Ramones. A ranking that seems intent on reminding us that punk's roots run deep, above all, through the garage-rock scene of 1960s Detroit and the damp basement of New York's CBGB.

Here are the 20 most memorable "classic punk" debut albums according to Radio X (full feature here).

1. The Stooges – The Stooges
2. Patti Smith – Horses
3. Ramones – Ramones
4. Blondie – Blondie
5. Television – Marquee Moon
6. The Damned – Damned Damned Damned
7. The Clash – The Clash
8. The Stranglers – Rattus Norvegicus
9. The Jam – In The City
10. Talking Heads – Talking Heads '77
11. Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks
12. The Adverts – Crossing The Red Sea With The Adverts
13. Buzzcocks – Another Music In A Different Kitchen
14. Devo – Q. Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
15. X-Ray Spex – Germfree Adolescents
16. Siouxsie & The Banshees – The Scream
17. Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material
18. The Slits – Cut
19. Adam & The Ants – Dirk Wears White Sox
20. Dead Kennedys – Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

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