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)
#TitleRatingLength
G1Not Great Men
live recording of:
Not Great Men (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:
Bug Music (music publishing), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and EMI Publishing Ltd.
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G2Contract
live recording of:
Contract (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)
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G3Outside the Trains Don’t Run on Time
live recording of:
Outside the Trains Don't Run on Time (in 1980)
lyricist:
Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
composer:
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), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
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G4Damaged Goods
live recording of:
Damaged Goods (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:
Bug Music (music publishing) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
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H1He’d Send in the Army
live recording of:
He'd Send In the Army (in 1980)
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), Andy Gill (guitarist and record producer) and Jon King (vocalist in Gang of Four)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Gang of Four Music
?:??
H2Guns Before Butter
live recording of:
Guns Before Butter (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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H35.45
live recording of:
5.45 (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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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