The Boomtown Rats in 'Dawn Of The Rats' captures the raw energy of the Dublin new wave pioneers during their formative years. This comprehensive collection spans demos, B-sides and live recordings from 1975–1979, documenting the band's evolution before mainstream success. Pressed on green vinyl, this limited edition release is essential for collectors and fans seeking the unpolished roots of post-punk innovation. A must-have for anyone tracing the lineage of new wave and punk rock.
Record Store Day 2025
Live demo tapes from 1975-1979 first time on vinyl to celebrate the Rats' 50th
A selection of rarities on LP for the first time
Tracks A1 to A5 first appeared on The Boomtown Rats CD / 982 677-3 2005. Mixed by Pete Briquette 2004
A1 to A4 are 1975 live demos
A5 is live at Moran's Hotel, Dublin
B1 - B-side of Lookin' After No. 1
B2 - B-side of Mary Of The 4th Form (Alternate Version)
B3 - B-side of She's So Modern
B4 - B-side of Like Clockwork
B5 - B-side of Rat Trap
B6 - B-side of I Don't Like Mondays
| A1 | Doin' It Right | |
| A2 | My Blues Away | |
| A3 | A Second Time | |
| A4 | Fanzine Hero | |
| A5 | Barefootin' | |
| B1 | Born To Burn | |
| B2 | Do The Rat | |
| B3 | Lying Again | |
| B4 | How Do You Do? | |
| B5 | So Strange | |
| B6 | It's All The Rage |