What was the name of the Ramones' second studio album released in 1977?
Answer
Leave Home
Answer
Leave Home
The Ramones’ second studio album, released in 1977, was Leave Home.
Issued by Sire Records on January 10, 1977, Leave Home followed the Ramones’ influential self-titled debut from 1976. It was recorded in New York during October and November 1976, with Tony Bongiovi and Tommy Ramone involved in production. The album continued the band’s fast, compact songwriting while adding slightly more variety and polish.
The title refers to the Ramones expanding beyond New York and beginning to tour more widely. Its songs include “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment,” “Pinhead,” and “Suzy Is a Headbanger.” The album became the Ramones’ first record to appear on the UK Albums Chart, where it reached number 45.
A frequent mix-up involves Rocket to Russia, which was also released in 1977. Rocket to Russia was the Ramones’ third studio album, following Leave Home. Another point of confusion is the track “Carbona Not Glue”: early copies included it, but the song was removed from many editions after Carbona’s trademark owner objected to its use.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026