On Parole is the debut recording made by English hard rock band MOTORHEAD. Four of the songs appearing on the album were recorded in a single session at Rockfield Studios in September 1975, while the rest were taped in December, with various overdubs laid down in January and February 1976. Originally intended for a 1976 release date, United Artists was not convinced of the album's commercial potential and did not want to release it. As a result, it would remain unreleased for over three years.