Debut 45s

 A top 20 of debut singles in no particular order. Hope I'm right in that they were all first singles for the bands / artists concerned. Off the top of my head (ok a bit of internet research too)...

 

Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK

 

 

The Smiths - Hand in Glove

 

 

The Doors - Break on Through

 

The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back

 

 

The Specials - Gangsters

 

 

Steely Dan - Do It Again

 

 

Archie Bell & the Drells - Tighten Up

 

 

P.J. Harvey - Dress

 

 

R.E.M - Radio Free Europe

 

 

Sugarhill Gang

                                                           - Rapper's Delight                                                                          

                                      

 

Jesus and Mary Chain - Upside Down

 

 

The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man

 

 

Dexys Midnight Runners - Dance Stance

 

 

Dee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart

 

 

Pink Floyd - Arnold Layne

 

 

The Clash - White Riot

 

 

Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy

 

 

Orange Juice - Falling and Laughing

 

 

Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Move It

 

 

? and the Mysterians - 96 Tears  

 

or alternatively...