Name: Entertainment! (2021 Reissue)
Brand: Gang Of Four

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OLE-1742-LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Beggars Group

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

191401174213

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Gang Of Four

Genre US

Label US

Matador

Our curated collection of essential albums on vinyl, CD, and tape at Rough Trade.

Rough Trade Essential

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.

New Wave / Post Punk

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.

This 2021 reissue has been remastered from the original tapes by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road, with supervision by Jon King. 

Entertainment! (2021 Reissue)

Music US