Abrasive Wheels are a punk rock band of the late 1970s – early 1980s. They hailed from Leeds, England and were seldom out of the Independent charts between 1980 and 1984 when the band split. The band were Shonna Rzonca – vocals, Dave Ryan – guitar, Harry Harrison – bass, Nev Nevison – drums. In 2002 the singer Rzonca reformed the band with new members.

History

The band formed in 1976 and initially consisted of Phil "Shonna" Rzonca on vocals, Dave Ryan on guitar, Daves cousin Robert Welch on bass guitar, and Phils brother Adam Rzonca on drums. The name Abrasive Wheels was inspired by Rzonca's engineering apprenticeship, where signs stating "Danger! Abrasive Wheels!" were regularly seen. Their debut album, When the Punks Go Marching In, was released later in 1982. They then signed to Clay Records, and released a cover version of Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock". Their second album,> Black Leather Girl was released in March 1984, displaying a much slicker and glossier sound with vocal harmonies, but after a further single, the band split later that year after a lengthy international tour.

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! scope="row" | When the Punks Go Marching In

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  • Released: November 1982
  • Label: Riot City
  • Formats: LP, MC

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! scope="row" | Black Leather Girl

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  • Released: March 1984
  • Label: Clay
  • Formats: LP

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! scope="row" | Skum

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  • Released: 21 December 2009
  • Label: Crashed Out
  • Formats: CD

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Live albums

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! scope="row" | Captured Live!

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  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Chaos Cassettes
  • Formats: MC
  • Limited numbered release

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Compilation albums

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! scope="row" | The Punk Singles Collection

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  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Captain Oi!
  • Formats: CD, LP

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! scope="row" | The Riot City Years 1981–1982

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  • Released: September 2003
  • Label: Anagram
  • Formats: CD

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Video albums

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! scope="row" | Limited Edition

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  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Jettisoundz Video/Clay
  • Formats: VHS

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EPs

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!Peak chart positions

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! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;" | UK Indie