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Stuart Ferguson's Collection

The Clash   03/11/1977

Harlesden Coliseum, London, UK
Source Audience
Media CDR   1 disc
Notes DVD 231; lineage: aud recording > CD-R > CD-R trade > flac (xAct 8 w/verify)
J-Card Comment Here is one of the more interesting Clash shows I've heard. I've been collecting live recordings of them for 15+ years and haven't heard one quite like this before. This is the only live show between Jan 1 (with Rob Harper still in the band) and May 1 (Topper Headon's first gig). In between the first LP was recorded (with Terry Chimes brought back in) and Jon Moss (future Culture Club) had drummed in rehearsals for a couple of months. Moss quit just before this show, and Terry Chimes was hustled back in.

The Harlesdon Coliseum was a porno theatre. Chaotic isn't even a good enough word for this performance. Remote Control is debuted, and attempted three times before getting it. This isn't the red hot early Clash gig - most anything with Topper from later in the year is that - but if you're a fan, a collector, or just curious, this recently surfaced recording should be of interest,

The sound is decent for the time, especially with a little Eq (high end boost).
Trades Allowed Yes
Reference / Generation 231
Owned by Stuart Ferguson · Last Updated May 23, 2023