![]() The latter came from their second LP and first full studio album, That's Life. Their major label debut was "Borstal Breakout" in January 1978, followed by UK singles chart success with "Angels With Dirty Faces" (reaching number 19 in May 1978), "If The Kids Are United" (number 9 in July 1978), and "Hurry Up Harry" (number 10 in October 1978). Sham 69 released their first single, "Ulster", on Step Forward Records in August 1977, and its success in the independent charts prompted Polydor to sign the band. Their concerts were notoriously plagued by violence, and the band ceased live performances after one of their gigs at Middlesex Polytechnic in 1978 was broken up by National Front skinheads fighting and rushing the stage. The band had a large skinhead following (left wing, right wing and non-political), which helped set the tone for the Oi! movement. Sham 69 lacked the art school background of many British punk bands of the time, and brought in football chant back-up vocals and a sort of inarticulate political populism. 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!Ģ6.Sham 69 formed in 1976 (the 12 November issue of NME notes they were rehearsing at this time, although only Jimmy Pursey would remain from this early line-up 12 months later). The detailed booklet includes a new interview with guitarist and song-writer Dave Parsons in conversation with Vive La Rock journalist Phil Singleton. The bonus disc was recorded at London’s sadly missed Rainbow Theatre, a ‘farewell’ gig billed as “Sham’s Last Stand”. ![]() Amongst the many bonus tracks are three studio demos that were originally intended for the “Quadrophenia” film that was being made at the time. Disc 7 is Sham’s final original era album “The Game” which includes the hit single “Tell The Children” (No.45). 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. 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. 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 & Answers”. Sham’s biggest selling album was “The Adventures Of Hersham Boys” which reached No.8 in the summer of 1979. The bonus disc is a much sought after show Sham did for the BBC In Concert programme in February 1979. 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”. 27 during an 11 week chart run and is Disc 3. The band’s second album “That’s Life” reached No. The bonus disc is the 15 track In Concert” from the legendary London Roundhouse in February 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. This album hit No.25 during an eight week chart run in 1978. 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.ĭebut album “Tell Us The Truth” is Disc 1. Not all older items are in stock in the shop, please email before placing your order or visiting us. Instore acoustic duo performance & signing
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