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
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)
#TitleRatingLength
A1The Things You Do
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
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A2What You Ask For
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
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A3Armalite Rifle
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
recording of:
Armalite Rifle (from 1977 until 1978)
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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A4Love Like Anthrax
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
recording of:
Love Like Anthrax (from 1977 until 1978)
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A5Silence Is Not Useful
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
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A6Disco Sound
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
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A7Damaged Goods
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
recording of:
Damaged Goods (from 1977 until 1978)
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) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
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A8Elevator
recorded in:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977 until 1978)
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A9Song One
recorded at:
Cargo Studios in Rochdale, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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A10Song Two
recorded at:
Cargo Studios in Rochdale, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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A11Essence Rare
live recording of:
I Found That Essence Rare (in 1978-01)
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:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and EMI Publishing Ltd.
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A12Tourist
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A13Return the Gift
live recording of:
Return the Gift (in 1980)
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:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and EMI Publishing Ltd.
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A145.45
recording of:
5.45 (in 1978-01)
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:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and EMI Publishing Ltd.
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A15Corked Up With the Ether
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B1Why Theory
producer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Jimmy Douglass (engineer), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
bass:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide) (in 1981-01)
drums (drum set):
Hugo Burnham (drummer) (in 1981-01)
guitar:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) (in 1981-01)
vocals:
Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four) (in 1981-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-01, on 1981-01-05)
recording of:
Why Theory? (on 1981-01-05)
lyricist:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
composer:
Gang of Four (English post‐punk band)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
recording of:
Why Theory? (in 1981-01)
lyricist:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
composer:
Gang of Four (English post‐punk band)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
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B2Cargo
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B3Trains
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B4Army
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B5Disco/Funk
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B6Dog’s Breath
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B7Asshole
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B8Cymbal
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B9Reverb
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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B10Cheeseburger
engineer:
Jimmy Douglass (engineer)
producer:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide), Hugo Burnham (drummer), Jimmy Douglass (engineer), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
bass:
Dave Allen (UK bassist for Gang of Four/Shriekback/Low Pop Suicide) (in 1981-01)
drums (drum set):
Hugo Burnham (drummer) (in 1981-01)
guitar:
Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) (in 1981-01)
vocals:
Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four) (in 1981-01)
arranger:
Gang of Four (English post‐punk band)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-01)
recording of:
Cheeseburger (in 1981-01)
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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B11Ditch
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-05)
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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