[2025-03-28] Wishbone Ash "At The BBC 1970-1988" limited edition 11CD/1DVD box set (Madfish UK)

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Description
Wishbone Ash - At The BBC 1970-1988 is an 11CD/1DVD set containing electrifying performances, rare recordings, and behind-the-scenes gems.

Four years in the making and shaped by the input of devoted fans and band members alike, this long-awaited release is the definitive archive of Wishbone Ash's recordings for the BBC.

Packaged in a protective slipcase, the set features:

11 CDs of live material including never-before-heard sessions and performances restored and remastered by Pete Reynolds. Performances from the Paris Theatre, Glasgow Apollo and Hammersmith Odeon, are included alongside sets from John Peel’s Sunday Concert, Sounds of the Seventies, Top Gear and more.

A DVD of Old Grey Whistle Test footage from 1971, 1977 and 1980. Includes rare outtakes, full performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.

A beautifully bound 72-page hardback book with rare photos, session documentation from the BBC vaults and exclusive insights from the band.

A treasure trove of Ash’s signature melodic twin-lead guitars and progressive rock mastery.

Tracklist
CD1 - John Peel/Sounds of the 70s/Top Gear 1970/71
1. Vas Dis (John Peel's Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [04:24]
2. Phoenix (John Peel's Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [14:13]
3. Where Were You Tomorrow (John Peel's Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [06:23]
4. Queen of Torture (Sounds of the Seventies 1/1/71) [03:30]
5. Errors of my Way (Sounds of the Seventies 1/1/71) [06:38]
6. Blind Eye (Sounds of the Seventies 21/4/71) [03:52]
7. Lullaby (Sounds of the Seventies 21/4/71) [02:48]
8. The Pilgrim (Top Gear 5/7/71) [06:57]
9. Jail Bait (Top Gear 5/7/71) [04:54]
10. Lady Whiskey (Top Gear 5/7/71) [05:39]
11. Lullaby (Top Gear 5/7/71) [03:12]
12. Jail Bait (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [04:59]
13. The Pilgrim (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [08:39]
14. Lullaby (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [03:15]

CD2 - Paris Theatre 1972
1. Time Was (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [10:27]
2. Blowin' Free (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:32]
3. Jail Bait (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:23]
4. The Pilgrim (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [10:25]
5. Warrior (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:40]
6. Throw Down The Sword (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [06:27]
7. The King Will Come (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [08:24]
8. Phoenix (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [19:35]

CD3 - Top Gear 1972/Paris Theatre 1974
1. Blowin' Free (Top Gear 18/4/72) [06:47]
2. Warrior (Top Gear 18/4/72) [04:50]
3. The King Will Come (Top Gear 18/4/72) [06:10]
4. Ballad Of The Beacon (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [06:01]
5. Sometime World (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [07:36]
6. Rock 'n Roll Widow (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [05:58]
7. Blowin' Free (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [05:22]
8. Jail Bait (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [09:08]
9. Time Was (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [07:33]
10. Phoenix (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [18:34]

CD4 - Glasgow Apollo 1976/OGWT 1977
1. Runaway (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [03:36]
2. The King Will Come (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [07:39]
3. Lorelei (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [06:23]
4. Mother Of Pearl (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [06:01]
5. Blowin' Free (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [05:56]
6. Come In From The Rain (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [04:45]
7. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [03:35]

CD5 - Glasgow Apollo 1977
1. Blind Eye (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [02:48]
2. Lady Whiskey (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [02:50]
3. Warrior (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:38]
4. Throw Down The Sword (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [04:24]
5. Front Page News (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:55]
6. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:31]
7. Come In From The Rain (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:21]
8. Phoenix (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [12:39]
9. Blowin' Free (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [06:37]
10. Bad Weather Blues (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [08:26]

CD6 - Hammersmith Odeon 1978 (part 1)
1. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:55]
2. Warrior (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:11]
3. Errors Of My Way (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:28]
4. You See Red (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:47]
5. F*U*B*B (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [10:05]
6. Front Page News (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [05:39]
7. The Way Of The World (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [10:22]
8. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [13:36]
9. Anger In Harmony (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [04:44]
10. Time Was (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:47]

CD7 - Hammersmith Odeon (part 2)/Empire Pool 1979
1. Runaway (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:46]
2. Lady Whiskey (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:00]
3. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [05:10]
4. Queen Of Torture (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:13]
5. Blowin' Free (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [07:05]
6. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [08:57]
7. Blowin' Free (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [07:04]
8. Living Proof (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [05:44]
9. Helpless (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [04:16]
10. Bad Weather Blues (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [09:07]

CD8 - Hammersmith Odeon 1980
1. Doctor (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:07]
2. Blind Eye (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [03:50]
3. The Way Of The World (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [09:15]
4. Insomnia (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [07:01]
5. Queen Of Torture (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [03:20]
6. Lifeline (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [07:13]
7. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:02]
8. Blowin' Free (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:39]
9. Helpless (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [04:01]
10. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [05:32]
11. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [09:30]

CD9 - Hammersmith Odeon 1981 (part 1)
1. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [06:31]
2. Lady Whiskey (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [03:27]
3. Where Is The Love (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:32]
4. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [05:57]
5. Underground (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [05:28]
6. Warrior (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [06:26]
7. Loaded (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [07:04]
8. Kicks On The Street (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:45]
9. Blowin' Free (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [07:33]
10. Get Ready (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:28]

CD10 - Hammersmith Odeon (part 2)/Friday Rock Show 1985
1. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 2)) [15:29]
2. Number The Brave (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part2)) [05:41]
3. Helpless (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 2)) [07:16]
4. Long Live The Night (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [03:47]
5. Love Is Blue (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [04:07]
6. People in Motion (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [03:54]
7. Cell Of Fame (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [04:53]

CD11 - Hammersmith Odeon 1988
1. Tangible Evidence (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [03:55]
2. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:29]
3. Genevieve (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [03:57]
4. No More Lonely Nights (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:23]
5. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:23]
6. Throw Down The Sword (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [05:22]
7. Clousseau (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [04:54]
8. In The Skin (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:03]
9. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [13:48]
10. Blowin' Free (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:38]
11. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:22]
12. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:52]

DVD
1. Vas Dis (take 1) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [04:50]
2. Vas Dis (take 2) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [04:48]
3. Jail Bait (take 1) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [01:10]
4. Jail Bait (take 2) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [05:00]
5. Jail Bait (take 3) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [00:59]
6. Jail Bait (take 4) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [05:30]
7. Come In From The Rain (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [04:39]
8. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [03:29]
9. Helpless (Old Grey Whistle Test 13/5/80) [03:32]
10. Blowin` Free (Old Grey Whistle Test 13/5/80) [06:17]

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Wishbone Ash - At The BBC 1970-1988 is an 11CD/1DVD set containing electrifying performances, rare recordings, and behind-the-scenes gems.

Four years in the making and shaped by the input of devoted fans and band members alike, this long-awaited release is the definitive archive of Wishbone Ash's recordings for the BBC.

Packaged in a protective slipcase, the set features:

11 CDs of live material including never-before-heard sessions and performances restored and remastered by Pete Reynolds. Performances from the Paris Theatre, Glasgow Apollo and Hammersmith Odeon, are included alongside sets from John Peel’s Sunday Concert, Sounds of the Seventies, Top Gear and more.

A DVD of Old Grey Whistle Test footage from 1971, 1977 and 1980. Includes rare outtakes, full performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.

A beautifully bound 72-page hardback book with rare photos, session documentation from the BBC vaults and exclusive insights from the band.

A treasure trove of Ash’s signature melodic twin-lead guitars and progressive rock mastery.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

I've added pre-order links (which aren't available yet, but should be soon) and a packshot to the opening post.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Charlie wrote:

I've added pre-order links (which aren't available yet, but should be soon) and a packshot to the opening post.

That looks beautiful-thanks!

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I want, probably can't afford.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

All of the pre-order links in the opening post are now active.

[2025-03-28] Wishbone Ash "At The BBC 1970-1988" limited edition 11CD/1DVD box set (Madfish UK)

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