In 1977 Buzzcocks released their first EP, "Spiral Scratch", on their independent label, New Hormones. When Devoto left the band in February 1977, Shelley took over as the lead vocalist and chief songwriter. Working with the producer Martin Rushent, the band created the punk/new wave singles "Orgasm Addict", "What Do I Get?" and "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)", along with three LPs: "Another Music in a Different Kitchen" (1978), "Love Bites" (1978) and "A Different Kind of Tension" (1979). Difficulties with their record company and a dispute with Virgin Publishing over the UK release of their greatest hits record, "Singles Going Steady", brought the band to a halt in 1981.