New Wave is a notable[1][2] punk/new wave/proto-punk compilation album released in 1977 on Vertigo Records.

[5] Music critic Ira Robbins rated it one of his top ten albums of 1977.

The front cover depicts a punk spitting beer.

Also seen in the background of the photo is the Satellites' bass player, John Johnson.

[4][8][9] The rear cover has 11 photos of punks posing in colourful clothing.