[3] In late 1979, they began the Malicious Damage record label with graphic artist Mike Coles as a way to press and sell their music.

[4] An advance of the EP was sent to legendary DJ John Peel, who was keen to champion the band's urgent new sound, and the release received extensive airplay.

The Turn to Red release became a collectable for the four scarce "art cards" that were included with the disc in its clear plastic sleeve.

[citation needed] The track "Turn to Red" featured a locked groove, repeating the word 'red' infinitely.

[2] All songs written and composed by Killing Joke (Jaz Coleman, Kevin "Geordie" Walker, Martin "Youth" Glover, Paul Ferguson).