Name: Entertainment
Brand: Gang Of Four

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0825646297023

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

825646297023

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Gang Of Four

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Rhino

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Gang Of Four is an English post-punk group from Leeds, formed in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Jon King on vocals, Andy Gill on guitar, Dave Allen on bass and guitar, and Hugo Burnham on drums.

Over the years, the band experienced some changes in their lineup. After the release of 'Solid Gold', Dave Allen left and was replaced by Sara Lee. Later, after their third album, Hugo Burnham also departed and programmed drums were introduced.

In 1984, Gang Of Four disbanded but reunited in 1990 with intermittent collaborations between King and Gill. Following the release of 'Content' in 2011, Andy Gill became the sole remaining original member until his unfortunate passing in 2020.

The band made a comeback in 2021 with original members Jon King and Hugo Burnham along with Sara Lee who joined later as a member. They were also joined by new guitarist David Pajo to continue their musical journey.

Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

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180 Gram vinyl. A classic. Propelled by a political mission and some wicked bass playing, the Gang of Four released 'Entertainment' in 1979. Though King sings, "two steps forward, six steps back" (in 'At Home he's a Tourist'), the only reason Gang of Four could have for stepping back is that they are so far ahead of the curve. This record is - without question - one of the most important records from the post punk era. and, while the album's title was almost certainly intended as sarcasm, this is also a really good listen.

Entertainment

Music GB