V2 formed in March 1977 evolving from the early Manchester punk scene based around the legendary Electric Circus venue. Of the four Manchester punk bands around at the time – The Fall, Buzzcocks, V2 and Warsaw – V2 were the ones who fell to earth: ‘as subtle as flying buzz-bombs’ and destined for the same early grave. Their first single, self-titled, was released at the end of 1977 on Bent Records and was instantly recognised as a punk rock classic by fans, selling 7800 copies over three pressings.