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The Escalators sole Big Beat album (CDWIKM 15 from 1983) is released in a cardboard facsimile of the LP, as part of our ongoing Hip Pocket series.

The Escalators were formed by two ex-members of the Meteors, Nigel Lewis and Mark Robertson. They were augmented by Bart Coles on bass and extra vocals, and Woodie, another ex-Meteor.

The band recorded this album and two single for Big Beat. Munsters Theme actually crept into the Top 100 and was one of the labels best-selling singles.

Soon after the release of this LP the band became the Tall Boys.

Track listing:

THE DAY THE SUN BURNED DOWN
SLOANE RANERS
VIDEO CLUB
FLANDERS FIELDS
YOUNG MEN
CUT UP
ESKIMO ROCK
SLUMBERLAND
DOG EATS ROBOT
THE CAMDEN CRAWL
SURVIVALISTS
STARSTRUCK
MONDAY (extended version)