The Indelible Murtceps were an Australian progressive rock and dance-pop band, which formed, as a side project of Spectrum, in October 1971. Sometimes referred to as the shortened name, Murtceps, they were "a stripped-back version... [that] could play anywhere and often." They worked the more lucrative dance and pub rock circuit. Whereas Spectrum performed in a full concert setting, commonly at larger venues, like the T.F. Much Ballroom, and at rock festivals.

The Indelible Murtceps' debut single, "Esmeralda", was issued in 1972, which peaked in the Go-Set National Top 40. It appeared ahead of their studio album, Warts Up Your Nose(1973), in the following year, which made the top 20. Sometimes both groups shared a stage; both disbanded after a joint final gig at the Dallas Brooks Hall on 15 April 1973. The performance was included on a shared live double album, Terminal Buzz (1973), which appeared in December that year.

History

The Indelible Murtceps were formed in Melbourne in October 1971 by Mike Rudd as a side project for his main group, Spectrum, using the same roster for both bands.

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! scope="row" | Warts Up Your Nose

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  • Released: 1973
  • Format: LP
  • Label: His Master's Voice (OCSD 7697)

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! scope="row" | Testimonial <br> (with Spectrum)

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  • Released: July 1973
  • Format: LP
  • Label: EMI (EMC-2503)

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! scope="row" | Terminal Buzz

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  • Released: December 1973
  • Format: LP
  • Label: His Master's Voice (SOELP10081/2)
  • Note: Live albums, recorded live in at the Dallas Brooks Hall on 15 April 1973.

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Singles

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  • MikeRuddBillPutt.com
  • Spectrum / Indelible Murtceps biography by Ed Nimmervoll, discography and album reviews, credits & releases at AllMusic
  • Indelible Murtceps at AllMusic
  • [Indelible Murtceps discography, album releases & credits] at Discogs
  • Indelible Murtceps albums to be listened on Spotify
  • Spectrum / Indelible Murtceps albums to be listened on YouTube