The Sex Pistols are re-releasing their once-banned punk rock anthem 'God Save The Queen' to mark the monarch's upcoming Platinum Jubilee.
The English punk rock band first released their anti-authoritarian hit 45 years ago in 1977 to mark the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Wales Online reports. The song was banned by the BBC, but despite this, it reached number two in the UK singles charts.
It is the only time in chart history that a track was listed with a blank title to avoid offence. The band later promoted the record on their own Jubilee boat trip along the Thames, which ended in their arrest.
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The group was dropped by their record label A&M but the band went on to release the single through Virgin after signing a new deal.
Now The Sex Pistols are re-releasing 4,000 copies of the punk anthem through Virgin to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Copies of the 1977 rare A&M version will also be available.
The A&M version will include a B-side to the record of original release 'No Feelings,' while the Virgin edition will have 'Did You No Wrong.' Both versions will recreate original artwork, with the A&M edition featuring its generic company sleeve and pressed on silver and platinum vinyl, while the Virgin single has Sex Pistols artwork designed by Jamie Reid.
