"Blag, Steal & Borrow" is the fourth single by English punk band Koopa. It was released as a download-only single on 8 January 2007.[1] It became the first single released by Koopa to reach the UK top 40, charting at number 31.[2]
| "Blag, Steal & Borrow" | ||||
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| Single by Koopa | ||||
| from the album Blag, Steal & Borrow | ||||
| Released | 8 January 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Koopa singles chronology | ||||
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The song became notable when it was revealed that it would be the first single to reach the UK's chart without being released on any traditional 'physical' format.[2] This occurred after a change in chart rules a week previously, which meant that all legally downloaded singles would be eligible to chart. The single's success led to speculation as to whether it represented the first in a new trend of bands charting without getting a deal with a record company.[2]
References
edit- ^ Koopa - Blag, Steal & Borrow Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine 7Digital.com; Accessed 18-01-2007
- ^ a b c A blag or a steal? New rules put unsigned punk band in top 40 Gibson, Owen; The Guardian; 16-01-2007; Accessed 18-01-2007