Radio Rats - Into the night we slide - Vinyl record - Reissue, South African press - 1988
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Radio Rats’ single-record rock release Into the night we slide is a 1988 South African reissue on RPM Records.
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The Radio Rats
The Radio Rats are a South African rock band formed in 1977 in Springs, a mining town on the East Rand. The core of the band has always been Jonathan Handley (guitarist and chief songwriter) and Dave Davies (lead vocals), alongside a famously rotating cast of drummers and bassists — including Herbie Parkin on bass and Leonard Dixon on drums during their most famous period.
Their Big Moment
In 1978 they recorded their debut album, Into the Night We Slide, in Johannesburg over weekends with producer Greg Cutler. Released in October 1978 on Jo'Burg Records, it's now considered one of South Africa's greatest rock albums. Its lead single, "ZX Dan" — a quirky tale about a travelling spaceman — peaked at number 2 on Johannesburg's Radio 5 in 1979, kept off the top spot only by Michael Jackson.
Style and Legacy
Their sound combined punk's raucous energy with melodic pop tunes about off-the-wall subjects, influenced by David Bowie, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, and the Sex Pistols. They were influential in the South African independent rock scene of the late 1970s — a period of political upheaval — and famously inspired fellow Springs resident James Phillips (aka Bernoldus Niemand) to start writing songs. A feature-length documentary, Jiving and Dying – The Radio Rats Story, premiered at the 2016 Durban International Film Festival.
Still Going
Remarkably, Handley and Davies never stopped. By day Handley is an anaesthetist, and the band — scattered across South Africa, Sweden and the UK — still records and tours, with recent albums including The Concise Rock 'n Roll Primer (2017), Silotown (2022), and Vampire Weekends (October 2025). Bassist Herbie Parkin passed away in 2020.
Please note the following observations.
Vinyl vg+
Side A light scuffs and one 3cm scuff . Playback perfect with no skips occasional pops. Typically Vinyl.
Side B a few light scuffs playback perfect with no skips . Occasional pops Typically Vinyl.
Sleeve mint
Front cardboard still very firm corners very neat.
Rear. Cardboard still very firm corners very neat.
Please see detailed photographs. Please note my ultrasonic cleaner is NOT working at the moment. I have cleaned it manually but it may benefit slightly from a spin. But this lp is actually in super shape for its age and type.
Please note we take great care with our shipping risk is at buyers
The Radio Rats
The Radio Rats are a South African rock band formed in 1977 in Springs, a mining town on the East Rand. The core of the band has always been Jonathan Handley (guitarist and chief songwriter) and Dave Davies (lead vocals), alongside a famously rotating cast of drummers and bassists — including Herbie Parkin on bass and Leonard Dixon on drums during their most famous period.
Their Big Moment
In 1978 they recorded their debut album, Into the Night We Slide, in Johannesburg over weekends with producer Greg Cutler. Released in October 1978 on Jo'Burg Records, it's now considered one of South Africa's greatest rock albums. Its lead single, "ZX Dan" — a quirky tale about a travelling spaceman — peaked at number 2 on Johannesburg's Radio 5 in 1979, kept off the top spot only by Michael Jackson.
Style and Legacy
Their sound combined punk's raucous energy with melodic pop tunes about off-the-wall subjects, influenced by David Bowie, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, and the Sex Pistols. They were influential in the South African independent rock scene of the late 1970s — a period of political upheaval — and famously inspired fellow Springs resident James Phillips (aka Bernoldus Niemand) to start writing songs. A feature-length documentary, Jiving and Dying – The Radio Rats Story, premiered at the 2016 Durban International Film Festival.
Still Going
Remarkably, Handley and Davies never stopped. By day Handley is an anaesthetist, and the band — scattered across South Africa, Sweden and the UK — still records and tours, with recent albums including The Concise Rock 'n Roll Primer (2017), Silotown (2022), and Vampire Weekends (October 2025). Bassist Herbie Parkin passed away in 2020.
Please note the following observations.
Vinyl vg+
Side A light scuffs and one 3cm scuff . Playback perfect with no skips occasional pops. Typically Vinyl.
Side B a few light scuffs playback perfect with no skips . Occasional pops Typically Vinyl.
Sleeve mint
Front cardboard still very firm corners very neat.
Rear. Cardboard still very firm corners very neat.
Please see detailed photographs. Please note my ultrasonic cleaner is NOT working at the moment. I have cleaned it manually but it may benefit slightly from a spin. But this lp is actually in super shape for its age and type.
Please note we take great care with our shipping risk is at buyers
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
Radio Rats
Record title
Into the night we slide
Number of objects
1
Release country
South Africa
Release year (oldest)
1988
Case/sleeve condition
Near Mint (NM)
Pressing
South African press, Reissue
Media condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Genre
Rock
Includes
No extra's
Record label
RPM Records
Record label number
RPM 1243
Autographed by a famous person
No
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