77–81

~ Release by Gang of Four (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

℗ © 2020 Gang of Four under exclusive license to Matador Records.

Numbered limited edition of 3000.
The box set contains Entertainment! and Solid Gold (both remastered from the original analog tapes), an exclusive singles LP, and an exclusive double LP of the never officially released Live at American Indian Center 1980. Additionally, the package includes two new badges, a C90 cassette tape compiling 26 never-before-issued outtakes, rarities and studio demos from Entertainment! and Solid Gold, and a 100-page, full-colour hand-bound book.
The book details the history and legacy of the original Gang of Four with never before seen photos, contributions from surviving original band members, rare posters, ephemera, flyers, essays, artwork, liner notes and more. It also marks the first official publication of their lyrics.
Made in Czech Republic.

Shrink wrap sticker Cat. No: OLE-1570-MXX

Annotation last modified on 2025-06-10 18:07 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶12" Vinyl: Entertainment!
2▶12" Vinyl: Solid Gold
3▼12" Vinyl: Singles
#TitleRatingLength
E1To Hell With Poverty
recording of:
To Hell With Poverty
writer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and Gang of Four Music
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E2It’s Her Factory
recording of:
It’s Her Factory
writer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
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E3Armalite Rifle
recording of:
Armalite Rifle
writer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
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F1Capital (It Fails Us Now).
recording of:
Capital (It Fails Us Now)
lyricist and composer:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer)
writer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing) and Gang of Four Music
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F2History’s Bunk!
recording of:
History's Bunk!
composer:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
EMI Publishing Ltd. and Gang of Four Music
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F3Cheeseburger (live at Hammersmith Palais)
recorded at:
Hammersmith Palais (not to be confused with Hammersmith Apollo aka Hammersmith Odeon) in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
live recording of:
Cheeseburger
lyricist:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
composer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Gang of Four (English post‐punk band), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
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F4What We All Want (live at Hammersmith Palais)
recorded at:
Hammersmith Palais (not to be confused with Hammersmith Apollo aka Hammersmith Odeon) in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
live recording of:
What We All Want
lyricist:
Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
composer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Gang of Four (English post‐punk band), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
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4▶12" Vinyl: Live at American Indian Center, 1980, SFO (1)
5▶12" Vinyl: Live at American Indian Center, 1980, SFO (2)
6▶Cassette: The Early Demos: Side A (Rehearsal Room '77, Cargo Studios '78, Polydor Studios '78) & Side B (Abbey Road Demos '81)

Credits

Release

copyrighted (©) by:Gang of Four (English post‐punk band) (in 2020)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Gang of Four (English post‐punk band) (in 1979)
licensed to:Matador (Matador Records, US indie rock)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/17750686 [info]

Release group

includes:Entertainment!
Solid Gold