Sort it Out Tour Supported by The Slits
updated 7 Aug 2014 - added new tracks form 28th on Sony official SoundSystem release
Updated Dec 2014 with full shakedown of audio sources.
Audio 1
Garageland
Lyceum 28th and 29th December 1978
This is one of the best sounding Clash boots available and comes from a great live period. It is a superb audience recording (individual voices near the microphones can be heard) using professional quality equipment.
Of the instrumentation Topper's magnificently powerful drumming comes through best, guitar's are excellent too although a touch too far back in the mix, and Paul's bass is very good but somewhat lacking in depth and focus. Vocals too are excellent but not quite as in your face as a soundboard recording. Overall there is a slightly harsh sound but these are minor criticisms of an excellent recording of a magnificent performance.
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Lot of confusion over the recordings over three nights; There is a lot of confusion over the recordings over three nights; which belongs to which so we have unusualy listed all three with a breakdown of the official and unofficial recordings and which night we believe they originate from.
Our view There has been confusion over which of the 3 Lyceum dates are the source for the Sort It Out /Buy or Die CD and which for this “Rude Boy” filmed/recorded concert. The pro-recorded gig used in the film IS the 3rd January and NOT the 28th as previously thought. The boots, Sort it Out and Buy or Die are from the 29th, and maybe as stated the 28th as well. The recording from the 3rd is much superior to the boots from the 28th and 29th and nearly as good as they appear on FHTE. FHTE dates the “Rude Boy” gig as 28th December from where 'I Fought the Law' and 'City of the Dead' came and the Clash On Broadway booklet has English Civil War from this concert as recorded January 79. However all three tracks come from the pro-recorded gig of the 3rd January and FHTE has most likely got it wrong. FHTE used the Rude Boy dates which have proven wrong previously; eg. the Music Machine July 78 songs are not from the 27th July as stated. An audience recording would be VERY helpful
Thursday 28th December
sbd but from copies - 2 tracks (Sort it Out / Buy or Die bootlegs) - Sound 4.0 White Riot (28th) There is no way of knowing if the Bootlegs Sort it Out/Buy or Die/USA 79 are from the 28th and the 29th. Sort it Out says it from the 29th with the last two tracks from the 28th. We are going to accept that. Buy or Die is a reissue but with a full Garageland.
Friday 29th December
Tommy Gun (29th) There is no way of knowing if the Bootlegs Sort it Out/Buy or Die/USA 79 are from the 28th and the 29th. Sort it Out says it from the 29th with the last two tracks from the 28th. We are going to accept that. Buy or Die is a reissue but with a full Garageland.
Wednesday 3rd January
Sbd - sound 4.0 - full - 19 tracks Complete Control (3rd) We can assume this is the correct date as Joe apologises to ticket holders from the Music Machine gig and Mick says this is the last gig for 6 months. This is one of the best sounding Clash boots (3rd) available and comes from a great live period. It is a superb audience recording (individual voices near the microphones can be heard) using professional quality equipment. Of the instrumentation Topper’s magnificently powerful drumming comes through best, guitar’s are excellent too although a touch too far back in the mix, and Paul’s bass is very good but somewhat lacking in depth and focus. Vocals too are excellent but not quite as in your face as a soundboard recording. Overall there is a slightly harsh sound but these are minor criticisms of an excellent recording of a magnificent performance. The only defects in this recording are some patches of distortion, a few drop outs and the fact that this source has not been mixed by the likes of Bill Price for FHTE to pick out the instrumentation and improve the stereo separation.
16 track mobile studio for Rude Boy For Rude Boy (and CBS) this gig (3rd) was recorded professionally on a 16 track mobile studio like the previous gigs on the 28th and 29th December. More recently Sony have released more tracks through Sound System box set. (See above)
Video: I FOUGHT THE LAW and ENGLISH CIVIL WAR I FOUGHT THE LAW and ENGLISH CIVIL WAR - search results https://www.facebook.com/ - WE LOVE THE CLASH | Facebook On this date in 1979, THE CLASH played London’s Lyceum, (January 3rd, 1979). In an extra Lyceum show arranged in response to an overspill of tickets sold for the ‘Sid Vicious Defence Fund’ show at the Music Machine on Dec 19th 1978 — a gig arranged to raise funds for Sid Vicious who was accused of mur dering his then girlfriend Nancy Spungeon at the Chelsea Hotel in New York — THE CLASH delivered a storming set on Wednesday January 3rd 1979, some footage of which was used featured in the film ‘Rude Boy’. The brilliant BlackMarketClash website provides the full details of the gig: “The Clash all dressed in black (for Dave Mingay’s benefit for Rude Boy live footage) and explode into Safe European Home, followed by the definitive live version of I Fought The Law.” “Joe then says “Special hello to those of you who got Music Machine tickets and got f ucked about at the door (referring to the Sid Benefit gig) and the whole lot of you for waiting” The January date was added to cope with excess demand and problems at the Sid Benefit.” “A brilliant Jail Guitar Doors follows with Joe singing the Toots & The Maytals lyrics “54, 46 that’s my number, right now someone else has that number”. “So many of the performances are brilliant and arguably the definitive live recordings in circulation (Drug St abbing Time, Cheapskates, Julie probably – Tommy Gun and Clash City Rockers have a number of competitors not least the Something Else TV performances), that its easier to pick out the ones that are not superlative.”
I FOUGHT THE LAW / ENGLISH CIVIL WAR (JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME) On this date in 1979, THE CLASH released the single ENGLISH CIVIL WAR (JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME) / PRESSURE DROP, (February 23rd, 1979). The video here is The Clash performing I FOUGHT THE LAW and ENGLISH CIVIL WAR at The London’s Lyceum on 3rd January 1979 and featured in the bonus footage on the DVD of 1980’s ‘Rude Boy’ film. By the time The Clash opened superbly with 'Safe European Home', the first track of ‘Give 'Em Enough Rope’, Joe Strummer’s energy was at an all-time high. Whereas most rock audiences were typically reactionary about their heroes ramming new material down their throats, it was a tribute to The Clash's fire power and strength that the mood established with 'Home' was intensified during the rest of the set. Although Strummer had now discovered how to keep his voice healthy for a whole tour, the most striking aspect of his performance was the way he physically described every song, totally immersing himself in their individual atmospheres, particularly on 'English Civil War', a rock adaptation of the American Civil war song, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”, a song Joe had learnt in school and one he felt needed an update in the light of the rise of the far right. On this recording, Joe’s uneasy sense of tragedy is counterpointed by his intense but successful struggle to retain dramatic control of every single syllable. Another fantastic Clash performance.
Bootlegs Sort it Out CD - Sound 4 - 68min - USA 79 CD - Sound 4 - 64min - cd/m - 18 tracks Buy or Die CD - Sound 4 - 68min - cd/m - 21 tracks
Offical Releases We have listened over and again to these tracks and in our best efforts we believe these tracks correspond to the above gigs. The official releases have been remixed (16 track originals?). We have concentrated on the intro and outro's of each song and Joes lyrics where there tends to be particulalr differences. We have photos the 28th and these do not match the video 'I Fought the Law' which comes from the 3rd January which places multiple photos from the middle date, the 29th.
Audio Clash on Broadway box set
Rude Boy Cassette (official) A very limited promo tape issued by Atlantic Publishing Nov 16 1980.
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity sampler
From Here to Eternity II (unofficial)
Sony Sound System box set
Rude Boy Video -
Rude Boy DVD - with bonus track
Rude Boy Promo cassette more info Sound 5 - 6min - 1gen - 2 tracks
Clash on Broadway Box Set Sound 5 - 6min - 2 tracks
From Here To Eternity Sound 5 - 6min - 2 tracks
full gig from 16 track mobile studio
Rude Boy Video Sound 5 - 3min - mast - 1 track
Rude Boy DVD - with bonus track Sound 5 - 6min - mast - 2 tracks
Visit the Clash on Stage website for a comprehensive catalogue of unofficially released CD's and Vinyl.
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The Lyceum dates
The Sort It Out Tour London dates were added late due to difficulty finding a suitable larger sized venue. And partly to accomodate the finishing of the Rude Boy film.
The Lyceum Ballroom, just off The Strand was chosen not just for its larger capacity but because the stalls area was seat less. The fans could dance whilst those who wanted it could sit in the Circle and Upper Circle. In the late 70's / early 80's the Lyceum was a faded theatre used as a disco (with its large mirror ball hanging from the ceiling) and concert venue.
Nowadays its grandeur has been restored and it hosts bland West End Musicals. But at the close of 78 (and again in October 81) the Lyceum rocked (and how) to the Clash City Rockers.
The music press had covered the Sort It Out Tour in some depth earlier and only the Record Mirror reviewed these gigs. Sheila Prophet wrote, "Possibly the best gig I've ever seen Clash do. I can't think of a nicer way of ending `78."
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The Lyceum Ballroom, 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ
The Lyceum, London
The Lyceum Theatre in London has a storied history that began in 1765 with the construction of the first theatre on the site, initially used for exhibitions by the Society of Artists. Over time, it evolved into a venue for various entertainments, including musical performances and circus acts.
In 1834, a new Lyceum Theatre designed by Samuel Beazley opened, gaining prominence under the management of Henry Irving from 1878 to 1899. This era was marked by acclaimed Shakespearean productions and the notable performances of Irving and his partner, Ellen Terry, solidifying the theatre's reputation.
The early 20th century brought significant transformations. After extensive renovations in 1904 by architect Bertie Crewe, the Lyceum maintained its Greek-style façade. Following World War II, it transitioned into a ballroom and dance hall, later becoming a popular venue for rock concerts in the 1960s and 1970s, hosting famous acts like The Who and Bob Marley.
Despite facing threats of demolition throughout its history, the Lyceum Theatre underwent a complete refurbishment in 1996 and has since been home to the acclaimed production of Disney's "The Lion King," which began in 1999. Today, it stands as a Grade II listed building and remains one of London's most iconic theatrical venues.
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Lyceum 29th December 1978
The Clash are really fired up throughout, producing brilliantly intense performances on almost every song. What other band could maintain this intensity of performance throughout the whole gig? Here are some of the best sounding versions of tracks off the Give Em Enough Rope Album including some that did last long in the set.
An inspired Safe European Home, leads straight into an intense I Fought The Law immediately followed by Jail Guitar Doors (so much better live than on record) with Mick singing a different third verse seemingly about himself! "See about me…it really wasn't my fault". Before a charged up Drug Stabbing Time Joe tries to whip up the intensity of the audience to match the band's; "let's hear some vocals from the back, sounds like the crowd watching Bournemouth.
Don't know what the song is but lets get on with it!" Joe introduces Cheapskates with a side swipe at Bernie Rhodes "this song was written by a used car salesmen who lives up the Camden Road, well he gave us the idea for it, he goes, why do you always sell yourselves too cheap, the answer, because it's the only price we can get"
Intense performances follow with every song, Guns On The Roof with heavy echo being perhaps the best live recording anywhere. Police & Thieves is maybe the least inspired performance tonight. But Capital Radio is superb, Joe introducing it with a roll call of radio DJ's he jokes are in the Lyceum, then ad libbing with Mick including "you have the power of life and death!" before Topper's thunderous drum rolls brings the song to its climax. There's no let up in intensity for the final first album songs and encore, with London's Burning being especially brilliant here with Joe screaming adlibs over the ending.
An excellent recording and magnificent performance, an essential Clash bootleg.
Another Clash benefit gig -
The Clash are proposing to play a special New Year benefit for under-privileged children in London's East End. But at time of going to press no date or venue could be confirmed, although it's expected to be early January.
Meanwhile their recent London Sid Vicious ‘benefit' concert was an apparent success with "nearly £1,000" raised for Vicious, currently n custody in Rikers Island - New Yorks city jail.
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Naked girl thown back in the audience
Awesome and only 16 at the time
Tex Sayer - I was lucky enough to be there
Mark Carter - I saw all the Lyceum gigs Dec 28th, 29th then Jan 3rd, I remember these gigs just being the Clash enjoying themselves after a hectic year, all 3 nights were something else, pure energy.
(3rd Jan) Remember well because it was the last night of the tour and I'd been to a lot of gigs on the sort it out tour, I also remember it seemed more packed than the 2 nights the week before and was hot as hell.
Mark Embury - I was fortunate enough to see them at the Lyceum in December 1978 , still the best after all these years, a couple of the tracks on ‘From here to Eternity ‘ were recorded that night. Awesome and only 16 at the time.
Simon Foster - I also saw them at the Lyceum, just turned 17...those were the days
Arthur Williams - Lyceum was first time I saw The Clash live, 15 years old
Warren Dighton Great Gig,, With the Lyceum bieng the Best place for Punk Gigs at the time.
Arthur Williams - Lyceum was first time I saw The Clash live, 15 years old
15 great days
Billy Webb - I was at the Sid benefit at the music machine then the Lyceum 3rd of January I was 15 great days
David Cones - I was there! Think they did about 5 nights there, went to two of them, brilliant! Still one of my favourite venues!
Alan Symons - Great gig, my night the support was the anti nowhere league
George Elmes - If I remember right they did 2/3 nights and I was at one of them which was a fantastic gig ( can’t remember which night ) Took my daughter back to the same venue in 2013 , 35 years later to see the lion. King . “Slightly” different vib ! Surreal
Phil Embury - My first ever gig, 14 years old and completely blown away. I'll never forget that night.
David Abse - I saw the clash about a dozen times. I think the Lyceum was the best. Music Machine a close 2nd
Colin Dmitri - This was the Sort it Out Tour. I can't remember which night I went or who was the support. Decent venue, great gig.
I remember the bouncers taking the laces out of my Dr Martins boots
Gary Elias - I remember the bouncers taking the laces out of my Dr Martins boots and (everyone else who was wearing them) I suppose it was to stop bovver??? The last thing on my mind. Brilliant night
Tony Tess Stickells - I was there
The band came on and in the mad crush I was swept away from them both
Duncan Philps - Was there with two mates. The band came on and in the mad crush I was swept away from them both and didnt see them again until outside after the gig!! If I remember right they must have played solid for two hours plus. It remains the best gig I've ever been to. Loved the atmosphere back then, always a bit edgy, on ya toes, but so much to take in.
Dell Enver - As a Waterloo boy all I had to do was walk over the bridge and I was outside the Lyceum. I was there almost every Sunday night , saw soooo many great punk , new wave, post punk bands play. I was there both nights when The Clash came back from their US tour. Great nights Great memories
Don Eyebrows - Went to a few Clash gigs at the Lyceum back in the day...
JoJo Smith - I was there!
Gillian Wade - Fantastic night
I was at that gig [3 Jan], wonderful memory
Olly Alcock - 'Kin 'ell! I was at that gig [3 Jan] but have hardly ever seen any references to it. Wonderful memory.
Bill Gaynor - I was at one of those Lyceum gigs. Can't remember which one. But they were on fire! Bx
Paul Rogers - I was there 15 absolutely loved it
Ali Bassett - Was there.
Rockandcook - I was there .Great concert
Steve Gill - I was there ,right by the speakers.
I was at the gig, amazing
Mick Moseley - I was at the gig, amazing.
Darren Michael Reed - Was into them at the time and saw this millions of years ago. I guess, when I was young punk & everyone hated punk, it is obviously striking a cord again. Get rid of oasis, nirvana rubbish
åke Unger - Great Gig [28th]
Simon Loric Harwood - I went to the one on the 29th ,was just 14 years old brilliant photos
Michael Lord Zonka Custance - Went to all 3. Fantastic gigs
Paul Rogers - I was there 15 absolutely loved it https://www.facebook.com/
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@vivwindsor4055 - This footage is not from 28th December 1978 at the Lyceum, I was there that night and have some photos. In my photos Joe Strummer has on a red shirt, and Mick Jones, a white top. I think you'll find this from a gig at the Lyceum a few weeks later in Jan 1979.
The Clash • I Fought the Law • Live at the Lyceum • 28 December 1978 - YouTube
@paulbillerey1594 - I was at this clash gig with my brother phill and his mates Ian and Peter very good gig and a great night out nice one for posting this online nice one thanks
The Clash - Live At The Lyceum, December 28, 1978 (Full Concert) - YouTube
@adrianwhelan - I was at this gig. Still have the ticket in a frame on my kitchen wall!
@kjellkarlsson7267 - Me and my mates traveled from Sweden, christmas week - 78, lucky to see Pil, Sham 69 and The Clash that week, and it was snow in London! Nothing special for us from Sweden, but a bunch of Australian guys outside a pub really had a go! Loved the conserts, drinks at that time was always lager, today trying to taste as much local as possible...
29th
@ClearLight1967 - I was there, right at the front of the stage. A memorable night.
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@jerryrothman485 - I was at this gig, aged 14 with my brother and a mate, both now sadly departed...the support was The Slits following on from The Innocents...What a night!!! RIP Joe and Ari Up
Show Full - The Clash live in Lyceum 3 Jan 1979 - YouTube
@markedwards5305 - I was at this gig. mark of The Rivals.
@neilclarke2201 - I was there.
Clash - Live at the Lyceum, London 3rd January 1979 - YouTube
@jerryrothman485 - I was at this gig, aged 14 with my brother and a mate, both now sadly departed...the support was The Slits following on from The Innocents...What a night!!! RIP Joe and Ari Up
Show Full - The Clash live in Lyceum 3 Jan 1979 - YouTube
Dream Deferred | The Clash a riot of our own
By Hassan Mahamdallie |
8 January 2018
Added to BMC July 2024
Punk and New Wave exploded onto the musical stage in 1976-77. The new music brought the bloated rock scene that came before it crashing down - and punk has shaped much of the music that has come since. Two years ago Hassan Mahamdallie began his occasional series on this blog - a personal, musical and political journey. He ends the series looking at one of the most important - if not the most important - punk bands of all time, the Clash.
Retrospective review of
White Riot 7"
Police and Thieves
Clash City Rockers 7"
Complete Control 7"
Armagideon Time (LC12)
Live at Lyceum December, 1978
December 1978: The Lyceum ballroom in The Strand
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It was a phenomenal gig – Strummer spitting out lyrics through his crooked teeth, his left leg furiously pumping up and down to the beat, Mick Jones fronting up to his left, Paul Simonon, low slung bass across his hip to the right and Topper Headon hard at it on the drum kit at the back.
Tune after tune rocketed out from the stage into the auditorium one after the other in feverish bursts of hot energy – White Riot, City of the Dead, Remote Control, Janie Jones, What’s My Name, Garageland, Tommy Gun, Drug-Stabbing Time, Capital Radio, Police and Thieves, I Fought The Law, Stay Free…I staggered away at the end, drenched with sweat, my ears ringing (as they would continue to do so for days after), completely numbed, on autopilot I crossed The Strand and over the Thames towards Waterloo Station and home.
Whatever individual thoughts and emotions that had been with me that day had been burned clean out of my skull. Strummer later recalled that those were the nights “when it burns. When you cease to be even anybody at all. Your just part of something. You don’t know what your doing or saying. It burns and that is was the audience want to be part of, that burn”.
You can watch a very good 9-minute film of the Clash live, from October 1977 below.
The Clash - Live At The Lyceum - 1978
PAYWALL $1- GORDON SKENE's personal story but you have to pay to read it.
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Confusion
There is some confusion over photos accredited to the Music Machine on the 19th December, the Lyceum on the 28th and 29th. We know the 3rd January was filmed.
Clash clothes: 19th
Joe: red top/white
Mick: white/dark
Paul: black/white
Clash clothes: 28th (appear same as the 19th and BOTH dated correctly by photographers)
Joe: red top/white
Mick: white/dark
Paul: black/white
Clash clothes: 29th (1) - We think this is NOT the 29th. They were taken by Terry Lott
Joe: green top/dark
Mick: red waistcoat over white shirt/white pants
Paul: black leather/leather
Clash clothes: 29th? (2) - we think this could be the 29th
Joe: white top/dark pants with studded belt
Mick: red top/dark pants
Paul: dark top/white pants
29th December 1978?
Photos from the Lyceum dates - presumedly the three dates; 28th, 29th December 1978 and 3rd January 1979
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2x photos - Joe Strummer The Clash, Happy Birthday. photographed at the Lyceum Ballroom London 1978. #rosshalfin #joestrummer #theclash
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Classic Photo: The Clash Live at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, 1978
Classic Photo: The Clash Live at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, 1978
We've seen this photo as being listed as from the 29th?
Micky Pink Photo
Ross Alfin
Clash on Parole have a Post with Photos form the 3x dates, Sunday Pics - 1978.12.29 – Lyceum Theatre
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Sunday Pics - 1978.12.29 – Lyceum Theatre. Londres
For this end of the year 78, the boys agree to make the Lyceum dance for three days, December 28 & 29, plus January 03, 79, but that's already for the future.
Magnificent series of black and white shots, taken I think on the 29th, remains to be sure, by Ross Alfin, and others, Big Up to dem but not at all to Iconic Rock Picture for the blurring of the photos. Too many long hours to "clean" dem to make dem more friendly, in addition, who today, who grew up with the Clash, would go to buy photos of the band, when we just have to close our eyes, one of the rare things that we can still do without too much difficulties !!
In response to kids shouting happy new year at a gig at the Lyceum in London, Joe Strummer shouted back ...
In response to kids shouting happy new year at a gig at the Lyceum in London, Joe Strummer shouted back ‘Never mind that shit
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I was at this gig, Give 'em enough rope tour. Supported by The Slits. Fantastic!
1978 12 29 photos
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This evening, December 29th, in 1978, The Clash encloses the Sort It Out Tour at London Lyceum. Something like forty concert since October 13th for The Last Gang in Town. The band is finally near to conquer new territories but that, it will be another story …
Always this evening, but in 2015, I want to thank you, all, for your patience, all your comments and encouragements, all these sharings, virtual, but I know that one day we shall find ourselves good in front of a coffee or a beer, in any case one thank you for your excellent reception of the work which I tried to make during all dis year, very sincerely.
2015 not have been of the most nice, always too much horror, misfortune and not enough Rock’n’Roll, then for us, who share that, this page and all the others, continue to make The Clash live and especially all that the band has gave us, the curiosity, the desire to know other people, the life.
This evening, December 29th, in 1978, The Clash encloses the Sort It Out Tour at London Lyceum. Something like forty concert since October 13th for The Last Gang in Town. The band is finally near to conquer new territories but that, it will be another story …
Always this evening, but in 2015, I want to thank you, all, for your patience, all your comments and encouragements, all these sharings, virtual, but I know that one day we shall find ourselves good in front of a coffee or a beer, in any case one thank you for your excellent reception of the work which I tried to make during all dis year, very sincerely.
2015 not have been of the most nice, always too much horror, misfortune and not enough Rock’n’Roll, then for us, who share that, this page and all the others, continue to make The Clash live and especially all that the band has gave us, the curiosity, the desire to know other people, the life.
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THE CLASH - Mick Jones - performing live at The Lyceum Ballroom in London UK - December 1978. Photo credit George Bodnar Archive IconicPix
1978 12 2 Photos 3x dates
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This evening, December 28th, in 1978, and for two days, The Clash will give a concert to the London Lyceum theater to end with a flourish its Sort It out Tour.
I wish you all a very good evening, take care of you, Let’s Rock Again again again
These photos claim to be from the Lyceum but maybe aren't? Mystery.
The Clash at the Lyceum The Clash performing at the Lyceum in London in 1978 (Sony Music Archive via Getty Images/Terry Lott).
There is no date but we know the 3rd was filmed and they band are largely wearing black. And photos dated form teh 28th have Joe in red top - though this matches the 19th at the Music Machine!
The Slits 29th - Mick Mercer
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ON THIS DAY ... in 1978, THE SLITS were again supporting The Clash at the Lyceum ballroom in London. All pics (c) Mick Mercer. I also saw them there on January 3rd 1979, so expect some of those in a few days, and those will be in colour which should be interesting, as colour film cost a fortune back then so I didn't often dabble. (If you want to get copies of these just open the pics individually to find links.)
We think Mick means the 29th, not the 30th?
The Innocents, 29th - Mick Mercer
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We think only tracks have been released from the 28th and they are on the Sort it Out/Buy or Die CD's.
1. London's Burning
2. White Riot
We think the bulk of the tracks that have been released are from the 29th and they are on the Sort it Out/Buy or Die CD's.
1. Safe European Home
2 I Fought The Law
3 Jail Guitar Doors
4 Drug Stabbing Time
5 Cheapskates
6 The City Of The Dead
7 Clash City Rockers
8 Tommy Gun
9 White Man In Hammersmith Palais
10 English Civil War
11 Stay Free
12 Guns On The Roof
13 Police And Thieves
14 Julie's In The Drug Squad
15 Capital Radio
16 Janie Jones
17 Garageland
18 Complete Control
Sort it Out CD
We believe Sort it Out tracklisting is correct and that the bulk comes form the 29th and the last two tracks form the 28th. We may be wrong!
1 Safe European Home (29th)
2 I Fought The Law (29th)
3 Jail Guitar Doors (29th)
4 Drug Stabbing Time (29th)
5 Cheapskates (29th)
6 The City Of The Dead (29th)
7 Clash City Rockers (29th)
8 Tommy Gun (29th)
9 White Man In Hammersmith Palais (29th)
10 English Civil War (29th)
11 Stay Free (29th)
12 Guns On The Roof (29th)
13 Police And Thieves (29th)
14 Julie's In The Drug Squad (29th)
15 Capital Radio (29th)
16 Janie Jones (29th)
17 Garageland (29th)
18 Complete Control (29th)
19 London's Burning (28th)
20 White Riot (28th)
Buy or Die CD (Reissue of Sort it Out CD)
1 Safe European Home
2 Fought The Law
3 Jail Guitar Doors
4 Drug Stabbin' Time
5 Cheapskates
6 The City Of The Dead
7 Clash City Rockers
8 Tommy Gun
9 (White Man( In Hammersmith Palais
10 English Civil War
11 Stay Free
12 Guns On The Roof (Of The World)
13 Police And Thieves
14 Julie's In The Drug Squad
15 Capital Radio
16 Janie Jones
17 Garage Land
18 Complete Control
19 London's Burning
20 White Riot
21 Rockers Galore (not from gig)
USA 79 CD
This is the same gig as Buy or Die! and Sort it Out but does not have the last two tracks from the 28th
1 Safe European Home (29th)
2 I Fought The Law (29th)
3 Jail Guitar Doors (29th)
4 Drug Stabbing Time (29th)
5 Cheapskates (29th)
6 The City Of The Dead (29th)
7 Clash City Rockers (29th)
8 Tommy Gun (29th)
9 White Man In Hammersmith Palais (29th)
10 English Civil War (29th)
11 Stay Free (29th)
12 Guns On The Roof (29th)
13 Police And Thieves (29th)
14 Julie's In The Drug Squad (29th)
15 Capital Radio (29th)
16 Janie Jones (29th)
17 Garageland (29th)
18 Complete Control (29th)
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SORT IT OUT TOUR Autumn 1978
ARTICLES, POSTERS, CLIPPINGS ... A collection of Numerous articles, interviews, reviews, posters, tour dates from The Sort it Out Tour Tour, October, November 1978
VIDEO AND AUDIO Video and audio footage from the tour including radio interviews.
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