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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1980 debut album from the British Post Punk band including bonus tracks. From a background working in left-wing English fringe theatre groups, Punishment Of Luxury were a four-man band formed in December 1976 in the north-east of England, and released a single, 'Puppet Life' on the Small Wonder label in June 1978. In 1979, they signed to United Artists and released the single 'Jellyfish'/'Engine Of Excess' and the album Laughing Academy. 1980 saw the release of the single 'Secrets'/'Brain Bomb'. All received critical acclaim and sold well. The new package features new notes by respected journalist Malcolm Dome who speaks to founder member Neville about his experiences in the band at the time. Cherry Red.