Sort it Out Tour
updated 5 Jan 2010 - added 2nd alternate audio source?
updated 20 Dec 2014 - added correct set list from master
updated Dec 2014 added posters
updated Nov 2024
Audio 1
Sound 1.5 - 61min - unknown generation - 16 tracks
Missing; London's Burning & White Riot
Garageland (version 1)
Audio - master?
sound 1.5 (some clipping) - 66min - 18 trks
Garageland (version 2)
Auido 1 was the only recording in circulation and was a poor one.
The *upgrade* is not much better and suffers clipping.
The old tape had a swirling distorted sound, lacking clarity and suffers some slight tape speed problems. It has a reasonable range of sound, if heavily distorted. The vocals can barely be made out which is a shame as both Joe and Mick make a number of comments between songs. The lead and drums just about come through OK. It suffers from over copying and an upgrade to this would be great.
Complete Control cuts off towards the end, so it’s not the full set, losing probably London’s Burning and White Riot, otherwise it’s the usual Sort It Out set list.
Joe remarks that the fact that there was no licenced bar meant that the youngest Clash fans could get in and see them
The extensive Sort It Out tour reached parts of the UK no earlier or subsequent tours would reach; here playing in the Cambridgeshire countryside at the little known Wirrina Stadium, Peterborough. However this was no stadium gig like those supporting the Who in 82 but an indoor part of the small scale venue which survived until 98!
Joe remarks that the fact that there was no licenced bar meant that the youngest Clash fans could get in and see them, little comfort for those wanting a drink!
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Wirrana Stadium, Peterborough
Wirrina Stadium was a multi-purpose venue located on Bishops Road in Peterborough, England. It opened in 1968 and served various functions over the years, including a youth club, rollerskating rink, ballroom, and wrestling venue 1 2 3.
The stadium was originally built as a youth stadium, with the name "Wirrina" meaning "a place to go" in aboriginal 3. It hosted a variety of events and activities that were popular with the local community 2 3.
In addition to its use as a sports and entertainment venue, Wirrina Stadium was also known for its proximity to Stapleton's ice cream shop on Bridge Street, which was a popular spot for treats and memories 4.
The stadium remained in operation until its closure in 2010, after which it was demolished 3. It served as a significant part of Peterborough's cultural and social history for over four decades.
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Ben McKnight - @benmcknight61 - I saw this one, after seeing them on same tour at Peterborough Wirrina. Brilliant, Slits a revelation.
Their energy was just amazing!
Neil Murray - Saw them twice on that tour - Aylesbury and Peterborough. Slits were support act. Their energy was just amazing! Good times.
Ian Murden - An incredible gig and a special memory. Thank you Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper.
What a fantastic gig
Helena del Pino - Brilliant night.
Del Singh - What a fantastic gig. Feels surreal now that they played Peterborough
Nigel Lavender - Happy days, I was there (naturally)
I was there and only 12 years old!!!!
Andy Thompson - Yep, I was there, aged 15. As I remember the Slits & the Innocence supporting. A great band in a truly soulless venue.
Dave High - My second ever gig aged 13.
Gizz Butt - I was there!!!!! and only 12 years old!!!!
My ears rang for two days after that gig!
Andy Hunt - I was there
John Marshall - I was there
Phil Merritt - Went to that Think. I have the poster up in the loft .Remember ripping it of a billboard
Steve Elsey - My ears rang for two days after that gig! Man alive they were loud!
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They Played Peterborough ....| Facebook - On this day in 1978, punk pioneers THE CLASH played a blistering gig at The Wirrina Stadium on Bishops Road as part of their Sort It Out tour. Support bands were THE SLITS and THE INNOCENTS and the set list was Safe European Home, I Fought the Law, Jail Guitar Doors, Drug-Stabbing Time, City of the Dead, Clash City Rockers, Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad, Cheapskates, English Civil War, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais, Stay Free, Guns on the Roof, Police and Thieves, Tommy Gun, Capital Radio, Janie Jones, Garageland, 1-2 Crush on You, Complete Control and White Riot. https://www.facebook.com/ - youtube.com
an amazing night. It's so sad that Joe and Ari Up are no longer with us
Ian Murden - One of P'boro's punk highlights and an amazing night. It's so sad that Joe and Ari Up are no longer with us. An amazing memory when The Clash came to town. -
Debbie Mulqueen - Brilliant gig
Del Singh - Was a great gig everyone there knew they were watching legends in the making
A mate of mine recorded the gig with a tape recorder under his heavy parka coat
Paul Young - A mate of mine recorded the gig with a tape recorder under his heavy parka coat. It was sweltering hot in there and he stood out big time but he got the job done. Must try to find the copy he did for me !
I was buzzing for days afterwards
Nigel Lavender - I was buzzing for days afterwards
Paul Young - A great night on this day 42 years ago !!!
Glen McCully - Superb gig
Debbie Mulqueen - I was there it was epic
Steve Elsey - Brilliant gig and so loud my ears were still ringing two days later!
Chris Lovell - Great night! Ears ringing for a week... Think restrictions weren't as strict then maybe....
Ears ringing for a week...
Paul Young - Great memories ...... and it was bloody freezing outside back then too !
Glen McCully - Paul Young - a photo from the gig…. (see photo at bottom)
The Slits mini van I was in, hit a patch of black ice, spun off the road and ended up backwards in a hedge
Fran Taylor - I was there! We diced with death that day. There was snow and ice about. The Slits mini van I was in, hit a patch of black ice, spun off the road and ended up backwards in a hedge! Lucky the hedge was there or we would have rolled down the hill behind it!!
Nick Jakes - I was there! The Slits and The innocents were support. A Great night!
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On this day in 1978, punk pioneers THE CLASH played a blistering gig at The Wirrina Stadium on Bishops Road as part of their Sort It Out tour. Support bands were THE SLITS and THE INNOCENTS and the set list was Safe European Home, I Fought the Law, Jail Guitar Doors, Drug-Stabbing Time, City of the Dead, Clash City Rockers, Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad, Cheapskates, English Civil War, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais, Stay Free, Guns on the Roof, Police and Thieves, Tommy Gun, Capital Radio, Janie Jones, Garageland, 1-2 Crush on You, Complete Control and White Riot.
Extensive archive of articles, magazines and other from the Sort it Out Tour October- December 1978
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Gary Penketh - London's Burning and White Riot are missing from the end....
Extensive archive of articles, magazines and other from the Sort it Out Tour October- December 1978
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