January

JANUARY 4TH The band leaves for a five day tour of Holland.

January 6th

• EMI didn't like the press coverage of the Sex Pistols 'robust' departure from heathrow (which never actually happened) and terminate the Pistols' contract.

9th January

• Malcom has a meeting with Derick Green of A and M records and he agrees to sign the band

28th January

• EMI records agree a financial settlement that earns the Sex Pistols £30,000