When Shake Some Action blasted onto the tired 1976 music scene, the Groovies' Dave Edmunds-produced update on British Invasion style, along with the Ramones debut that same year were the early tremors of the punk shockwave that has resonated for decades.

This 50th anniversary deluxe edition contains the original album remastered from the original analog tapes as well as a bonus disc filled with previously unreleased outtakes, alternate mixes and all existing tape from a 1976 live show recorded at The Roxy in Hollywood. The release also includes an extensive booklet containing previously unseen photos and detailed liner notes by music historian Alec Palao.