"Oh Bondage Up Yours!" is the debut single by British punk rock band X-Ray Spex. Released in September 1977, it is regarded by critics as a prototypic example of British punk, though it was not a chart hit. A version taped on 2 April 1977 at one of the band's earliest public performances had already been issued on a live compilation album, The Roxy London WC2, in June.The anthemic song attracted wide notice and led directly to the band's first record deal—a pact with the Virgin label for one single. Richie Unterberger describes the single version's brief setup and raucous payoff: