Blag, Steal & Borrow (song)

"Blag, Steal & Borrow" is the fourth single by English punk and Koopa. It was released as a download-only single on 8 January 2007.^[1] It became the first single released by Koopa to reach the UK top 40, charting at number 31.^[2]

The song became notable when it was revealed that it would be the first single to reach the UK's chart without being released on any traditional 'physical' format.^[2] This occurred after a change in chart rules a week previously, which meant that all legally downloaded singles would be eligible to chart. The single's success led to speculation as to whether it represented the first in a new trend of bands charting without getting a deal with a record company.^[2]

References

1. ↑ Koopa - Blag, Steal & Borrow Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. 7Digital.com; Accessed 18-01-2007
2. 1 2 3 A blag or a steal? New rules put unsigned punk band in top 40 Gibson, Owen; The Guardian; 16-01-2007; Accessed 18-01-2007