[2016-08-19] The Sex Pistols "Live '76" 4CD box set (Universal UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:04 pm

Description
40 years on and, for good or ill, the Sex Pistols remain the band that we think of first when we think of the 70s punk revolution that continues to resonate. There isn’t much they can do about that. History has spoken. They were the band largely responsible for kicking against the established rock order and establishing a new attitude and DIY aesthetic. Although they would quite naturally baulk at the idea of being called a ‘punk’ outfit, it does on a certain level appear very timely that we’re celebrating the 40th Anniversary of punk this summer with this fantastic live collection. It was the summer of ‘76 and the Sex Pistols were causing havoc up and down the country. It has been noted that this series of gigs inspired a generation to make their own music and arguably turned the musical world on its head - such was the power and influence the band had. This collection, with the concerts released in full and correctly sequenced for the very first time also comes complete with stunning related photographs and an original facsimile press kit including articles from Melody Maker, Sounds, Rock Star and Rock New. Included in the package: 4th June – 1976: Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester - Recently voted one of the most important concerts of all time, alongside Woodstock and Live Aid. Although thousands claim to have been at the gig, only a handful of people were actually there. It’s reported that Morrissey who went on to form the Smiths was present as well as two lads who went on to form Joy Division. 29th August – 1976: Screen on the Green, Islington - More widely known for its cinema screenings this famous gig called ‘Midnight Special’ was organised by Malcolm Maclaren and saw support from The Clash and the Buzzcocks. Legend has it that magazine journalists and record company staff attempting to gain entry were reported to have been barred entry and told to ‘fuck off’. 17th September 1976: HM Prison, Chelmsford - This live show took place at Chelmsford Maximum Security Prison. It was said that Malcolm Maclaren wanted to play unusual non rock n roll places. 25th September – 1976: 76 Club, Burton on Trent - Originally made its way around fans as a bootleg.

Tracklist
[CD1: 4th June – 1976, Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester]
1. Did You No Wrong
2. No Lip
3. Seventeen
4. Stepping Stone
5. New York
6. Whatcha Gonna Do About It
7. Submission
8. Satellite
9. No Feelings
10. No Fun
11. Substitute
12. Pretty Vacant
13. Problems

[CD2: 29th August – 1976, Screen on the Green, Islington]
1. Anarchy in the UK
2. I Wanna Be Me
3. Seventeen
4. New York
5. No Lip
6. Stepping Stone
7. Satellite
8. Submission
9. Liar
10. No Feelings
11. Substitute
12. Pretty Vacant
13. Problems
14. Did You No Wrong
15. No Fun

[CD3: 17th September – 1976, HM Prison, Chelmsford]
1. Anarchy in the UK (incomplete)
2. I Wanna Be Me
3. Seventeen
4. New York
5. No Lip
6. Stepping Stone
7. Satellite
8. Submission
9. Liar
10. No Feelings (incomplete)
11. Substitute
12. No Fun
13. Pretty Vacant
14. Problems
15. Anarchy in the UK (encore)
16. Did You No Wrong

[CD4: 25th September – 1976, 76 Club, Burton on Trent]
1. Anarchy In The UK
2. I Wanna Be Me
3. Seventeen
4. New York
5. No Lip
6. Stepping Stone
7. Satellite
8. Submission
9. Liar
10. Substitute
11. No Feelings
12. No Fun
13. Pretty Vacant
14. Problems

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GK0ITBA/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GK0ITBA/?tag=imwan-21

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Ooooh!

Don57 · 01 Feb 2008

The track listing is on Amazon UK in the description. Hopefully the sound quality is decent.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:30 pm

I've brought the tracklist into the first post of our thread, now.

pobbard · 18 Jun 2007

All of these shows have been bootlegged for decades. Sound on all of them is so-so. Still, some amazing shows -- they were at their live peak by late 1976.

The Chelmsford prison set was famously reworked by Dave Goodman with new basswork (courtesy of Glen Matlock) and new repartee (courtesy of a bad John Lydon imitator), released in the early 1990s. This looks like the original recording (pretty good sound, but bass is almost inaudible).

Jeff · 05 Oct 2006

I have these in unauthorized versions, and yes, they sound lousy to decent at best. I'm wondering if any amount of "professional remastering" they claim to have done would make them sound any better. Guess I'll wait and see.

Dave Miller · **Joined:** 19 Aug 2006 **Posts:** 2996

When I played the "Substitute" cover from a HM Prison boot on my college radio show, the sound was so shitty I received two phone calls telling me how awful it was and begging me to turn it off. That was the most phone calls I ever received while the air, and the only time it was people I didn't know.

Dave Miller · **Joined:** 19 Aug 2006 **Posts:** 2996

However, Legendary Pink Dots were the only artists I privileged with an abrupt mid-song needle scratch cancellation in my brief career on the air.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Looks like a case of "nice packaging".

pobbard · 18 Jun 2007

Jeff wrote:

I have these in unauthorized versions, and yes, they sound lousy to decent at best. I'm wondering if any amount of "professional remastering" they claim to have done would make them sound any better. Guess I'll wait and see.

I wonder that too, but I'd think the press release would crow about it if it were the case...

[2016-08-19] The Sex Pistols "Live '76" 4CD box set (Universal UK)

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