I Spartacus has been played on NTS in shows including Crossed Wires w/ Amanda Siegel, featured first on 26 February 2021. Songs played include Donna Is Distressed.

Australian "I Spartacus" is strongly influenced by the dark UK goth sound.

The 'Crank' 12" was released by the band in 1988. But they already existed as Dog For Jonathon, later I'm Spartacus, already from the early 80's. Their first release as I'm Spartacus is the 'Donna Is Distressed' 7" from 1983. After the 'Crank' 12" followed the 'The Greats' LP.