Released in September 1980 by Step Forward Records, Alternative Hits (titled No Escape in the United States) is a seminal compilation album by the British punk rock band Chelsea. Fronted by vocalist Gene October, the album rounds up the band's essential early 7-inch singles and B-sides, providing a definitive overview of their raw, melodic 1970s sound. It features their legendary 1977 debut anthem "Right to Work," alongside standout tracks like "Urban Kids" and a cover of The Seeds' "No Escape." Highly regarded by collectors and fans alike, it serves as a crucial document of the first wave of British punk rock.
