Name: Borstal Breakout Live In London
Brand: Sham 69

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Release date

2017-11-17

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SECDP166

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5036436107629

Artist

Sham 69

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Secret Records

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Rock-Pop

Sham 69 are an English punk band that formed in Hersham in 1975. They have been a huge musical and lyrical influence on the Oi! and streetpunk genres, despite not achieving the same commercial success as their peers. The band derived their name from football-related graffiti that founder Jimmy Pursey saw on a wall.

Secret Records is a renowned music label that was established in 1980. Originally starting as a punk label, it has since evolved and expanded its genre choices over the years. In the 1990s, Secret Records began exploring a broader range of genres beyond punk. As the new millennium arrived, the focus shifted towards releasing music DVDs and live CDs, which remains their primary concentration to this day.

The diverse catalogue of Secret Records showcases an impressive collection of *artists* from various musical backgrounds. With a rich history spanning several decades, this label has played a significant role in shaping the music industry.

Owned by [l53816], Secret Records continues to be at the forefront of delivering exceptional music experiences through their high-quality releases. Whether you're a fan of punk or seeking out captivating live performances on CD or DVD, Secret Records offers an extensive selection that caters to all music enthusiasts.

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This 8CD 144 track box set contains the four studio albums issued by Sham 69 between 1978-80, each one paired with a bonus live disc from the era.Debut album Tell Us The Truth is Disc 1. This album hit No.25 during an eight week chart run in 1978. The bonus tracks include debut single “I Don’t Wanna” which was produced by Velvet Underground’s John Cale as well as a five song session recorded for the BBC Radio John Peel show. The bonus disc is the 15 track In Concert” from the legendary London Roundhouse in February 1978.The band’s second album That’s Life reached No. 27 during an 11 week chart run and is Disc 3. This includes the hit singles “Angels With Dirty Faces” (No.19) and “Hurry Up Harry” (No.10) whilst the bonus tracks feature band anthem and Top 10 hit “If The Kids Are United”. The bonus disc is a much sought after show Sham did for the BBC In Concert programme in February 1979.Sham’s biggest selling album was The Adventures Of Hersham Boys which reached No.8 in the summer of 1979. It includes the hit single “You’re A Better Man Than I” (No.49) whilst the bonus tracks include the No.8 hit single “Hersham Boys” and the No.18 “Questions and Answers”. The bonus tracks also include the extended mixes of “Borstal Breakout” and “If The Kids Are United” that were originally featured on a 12” given away with initial vinyl copies of the LP. The bonus disc is a 24 song set from the Glasgow Apollo on which Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones guest on four songs that at the time were set to announce a new ‘supergroup’ the Sham Pistols. Disc 7 is Sham’s final original era album The Game which includes the hit single “Tell The Children” (No.45). Amongst the many bonus tracks are three studio demos that were originally intended for the “Quadrophenia” film that was being made at the time. The bonus disc was recorded at London’s sadly missed Rainbow Theatre, a ‘farewell’ gig billed as “Sham’s Last Stand”.The detailed booklet includes a new interview with guitarist and song-writer Dave Parsons in conversation with Vive La Rock journalist Phil Singleton. Reproductions of all picture sleeves are a feature of the artwork which also includes clippings and memorabilia from the time when Sham 69 ruled the charts!

Borstal Breakout Live In London

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