"Orgasm Addict" is a song by the English punk rock band Buzzcocks. It was the A-side of the Buzzcocks' first single, with "What Ever Happened To?" as the B-side, which was released on 4 November 1977 by record label United Artists.

Cover image

The sleeve was devised by graphic designer Malcolm Garrett and showed a collage, created by Linder Sterling, depicting a woman whose head is a clothes iron.

Release

"Orgasm Addict" was released as the Buzzcocks' debut single on 4 November 1977. The 7" French vinyl release contains different takes of the same two tracks. This was the only Buzzcocks single featuring bassist Garth Smith, who joined in early 1977 to replace Steve Diggle, who switched to guitar. Shortly after its release, he was expelled from the band. The song later appeared on the album Singles Going Steady and also on CD reissues of Another Music in a Different Kitchen.

Reception

The song was controversial due to its sexual content and was banned by the BBC. Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley later said that the song "is embarrassing. It's the only one I listen to and... shudder".

Track listing