The Chords
South East London group, formed in 1978. Heavily associated with the mod revival. Their style was a combination of punk and the 60s influenced sound of the time.
May 3, 2025
Secret Affair
Thekla, Bristol, Great Britain
Oct 3, 2025
The Chords UK 'So Far Away' 45th Anniversary
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester, Great Britain
Oct 4, 2025
The Chords
Cluny 2, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, Great Britain
Oct 25, 2025
The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
The Fiery Bird, Woking, Great Britain
Oct 31, 2025
The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
SLAY, Glasgow, Great Britain
Nov 1, 2025
The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Great Britain
Nov 7, 2025
The Chords UK
The Old Woollen, Pudsey, Great Britain
Nov 15, 2025
The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
Exchange Bristol, Bristol, Great Britain
Rechordings 1978 - 1981
The Chords (2)
2019
Caroline Records
5xCD, Comp
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today
The Chords (2)
2012
Detour Records (3)
CD
Another Thing Coming
The Chords (2)
2010
Aspop Records, E-pop (2)
CD, Single, Car
The Mod Singles Collection
The Chords (2)
2008
Captain Mod
CD, Comp
At The BBC
The Chords (2)
2001
This Is What They Want
The Chords (2)
2000
Polydor
2xCD, Comp
No One Is Listening Anymore
The Chords (2)
1986
Turn Away Again
The Chords (2)
1981
Polydor
7", Single
One More Minute
The Chords (2)
1981
In My Street
The Chords (2)
1980
Polydor
7", Single
Something's Missing
The Chords (2)
1980
Maybe Tomorrow
The Chords (2)
1980
The British Way Of Life
The Chords (2)
1980
So Far Away
The Chords (2)
1980
Now It's Gone
The Chords (2)
1979
Demo Tape
The Chords (2)
Square Circle Music
Cass, S/Sided
Then Now Always
The Solution (4)
2014
Get Shitfaced With The Onyas
The Onyas
1997
Now Yearbook Vault '80
Various
2025
Gary Crowley's Punk & New Wave Vol. 2
Gary Crowley
2023
The Mod Revival
Eddie Piller
2020
Mod (The Ultimate Collection)
Various
2018
Universal UMC, Union Square Music
5xCD, Comp
No. 1 Dad (The Ultimate Collection)
Various
2017
Universal UMC, Union Square Music
5xCD, Comp
Our Generation (75 Mod Classics A Way Of Life)
Various
2015
Universal Music TV, Musicmix (2)
3xCD, Comp
The Very Best Of Rock 'n' Roll
Various
2015
APM Music, One Louder Digital Limited
4xCD, Comp
Millions Like Us (The Story Of The Mod Revival 1977-1989)
Various
2014
Young, Gifted & Black The Story Of Doo-Wop
Various
2013
Go Entertain
3xCD, Comp + Box
Teenage Kicks 1977-1981 - The Music That Changed Everything
Various
2012
Universal, EMI TV
3xCD, Comp, Dig
Crème Anglaise: Le Tour De Londres En 50 Titres
Various
2012
fnac.com, Les Inrockuptibles, Oui FM
3xCD, Comp + Box
Mod Mania
Various
2010
Universal Music TV
2xCD, Comp
Sock Hop (75 Golden Hits From The Fabulous 50's)
Various
2010
Dynamic Nostalgia
3xCD, Comp
Générations 88.2
Various
2007
BorderBlaster
15xCD, Comp
Золотая Коллекция 80's Volume 01
Various
2007
Universal Music Group
CD, Comp
The Triptych
Fred Deakin
2007
The Triptych Promo 01
Fred Deakin
2006
Family Recordings (3)
CD, Mixed, Promo, Smplr
Made In Britain (MOJO Presents The Sound Of A New England 1977-1983)
Various
2005
Mojo Magazine
CD, Comp
The Birth Of Rock 'N' Roll
Various
2005
Naxos Nostalgia
CD, Comp
This Is The Modern World
Various
2004
Universal Music TV
2xCD, Comp
The Mod Revival Generation - Time For Action
Various
2003
Castle Music
CD, Album, Comp
Rude Boy Revival
Various
2002
BMG, Telstar TV
2xCD, Comp
Mod And Beyond - On Target With Four Generations Of Mod Music
Various
2002
Crimson
CD, Comp
Eighties
Various
2002
A Punk + New Wave Explosion!
Various
2001
Spectrum Music (2)
CD, Comp
Mods Mayday '99
Various
1999
Sawdust Caesars - Rare UK Mod 1978-1982
Various
1998
On Target - 20 Direct Hits From The Mod Revival
Various
1997
MCI Music (3)
CD, Comp
The In Crowd - 20 Mod Classics 64-97
Various
1997
Punk And Disorderly
Various
1993
The Best Of 20 Of Another Kind
Various
1989
Rock Today - Music For The Eighties (Die 16 Superhits Der Rock-Stars Von Heute)
Various
1980
Metronome
LP, Comp
Rock & Ska
Various
1980
Polydor
LP, Comp
Top Of The Pops-820
Various
1980
BBC Transcription Services, BBC Transcription Services
LP, Transcription
The New Wave Times
Various
1980
Polydor
LP, Comp
The Last Stiff Compilation
Various
1980
New Wave Vibrations
Various
1980
On The Wave
Various
1980
Watch The Wave
Various
1980
20 Of Another Kind Volume Two
Various
1979
History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 & 2
Various
Atlantic
2xLP, Comp
Live At The Marquee
The Chords (2)
2011
PCR Records (3)
CDr, Album, Unofficial
Ain't No Crime E.P.
The Chords (2)
2008
Live at the '100' Club
The Chords (2)
Not On Label
CDr, Album, Unofficial
Live at Acklam Hall - London 1979-4-5
The Chords (2)
Not On Label
CDr, Album, Unofficial
Live At The '100 Club' 30/6/81
The Chords (2)
Not On Label (The Chords (2))
Cass, Album, Unofficial, one
The Peel Sessions
The Chords (2)
Not On Label
CDr, MiniAlbum, Unofficial
We Are The Mods! Volume One
Various
Sh-Boom
The Chords
Sh-Boom - Single Version
The Chords
Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream)
The Chords
Maybe Tomorrow
The Chords
Zippity Zum (I'm in Love)
The Chords
Zippity Zum
The Chords
Cross Over the Bridge
The Chords
Sh-Boom - Alternate Take
The Chords
Sh Boom
The Chords
Hold Me Baby
The Chords
Something's Missing
The Chords
Now It's Gone
The Chords
Happy Families
The Chords
Tumbling Down
The Chords
Breaks My Heart
The Chords
It's No Use
The Chords
So Far Away
The Chords
Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - Remastered
The Chords
Luckiest Man Alive
The Chords
I'm Not Sure
The Chords
Upcoming Events:
MAY
3Secret Affair
Thekla, Bristol, Great Britain
OCT
3The Chords UK 'So Far Away' 45th Anniversary
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester, Great Britain
OCT
4The Chords
Cluny 2, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, Great Britain
OCT
25The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
The Fiery Bird, Woking, Great Britain
OCT
31The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
SLAY, Glasgow, Great Britain
NOV
1The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Great Britain
NOV
7The Chords UK
The Old Woollen, Pudsey, Great Britain
NOV
15The Chords Uk 'so Far Away' 45th Anniversary
Exchange Bristol, Bristol, Great Britain