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The Adverts & the Dogs was recorded, and their anthem "Bored Teenagers" was included on the 1977 UK Top 30 album "The Roxy London WC2". In February, shortly after the band's third gig supporting the Damned, they signed a recording contract with Stiff Records. In March, the band supported the Jam at the Roxy. In April, the Adverts recorded the first of four sessions for John Peel at BBC Radio 1. Days later, on 29 April 1977, their debut single "One Chord Wonders" was released by Stiff. The single, "a headlong rush of energy", was recommended by both "Melody Maker" and "Sounds".