CLASH – BRIXTON FAIR DEAL ’82 UPGRADE EDITION (2 CD-R)

While there are several incomplete audience sources, the label’s previously released “BRIXTON FAIR DEAL 82 -COMPLETE EDITION- (TOTH1175)” was recorded in its entirety using high-quality stereo soundboard recordings. This upgraded edition has been newly digitally transferred and is now available with significantly improved sound quality! While there isn’t much stereo separation, the sound quality is well-balanced across all parts, including the vocals. The missing tracks from the soundboard recording, “Rock the Casbah,” “Janie Jones,” “Police on My Back,” and “Safe European Home,” have been supplemented by high-quality audience recordings from other sources. While the previously released version had a weak bass and a more treble-heavy sound image, this release offers a significantly improved bass profile, resulting in a more powerful sound. This was Mick Jones’ final show in London, and while the tour usually starts with “London Calling” after the opening sound effect “A Fistful of Dollars,” they surprised everyone by playing “White Riot,” their first opening number since 1976! Joe, not wanting to play this song, ended up punching Mick in the face. But from opening to closing, the performance was tense and fantastic, making it one of the best performances of the tour! The set list included five tracks from “COMBAT ROCK,” released two months ago. Mikey Dread appeared on “Rockers Galore,” a dub version of “Bankrobber,” creating a smoky atmosphere. Mick Jones’s effective guitar sounds on “Somebody Got Murdered,” “Stright To Hell,” and “Police And Thieves” were truly highlights of the day. From the final track, “Garageland,” with its gripping intro, fans can now enjoy these rare recordings on an improved sound quality version that’s sure to leave them in ecstasy!

(Disc 1)
01.Intro(For A Few Dollers More)
02.White Riot 
03.London Calling 
04.This Is Radio Clash 
05.The Leader 
06.Career Opportunities 
07.Guns Of Brixton 
08.Somebody Got Murdered 
09.Rockers Galore (with Mikey Dread)
10.Magnificent Seven 
11.Know Your Rights 
12.Train In Vain 
13.Charlie Don’t Surf 
14.Janie Jones
15.Rock The Casbah
16.Police On My Back 
17.Safe European Home 
18.Clampdown 

(Disc 2)
01.Ghetto Defendent
02.Armagideon Time
03.Brand New Cadilac
04.Stay Free
05.English Civil War
06.Stright To Hell
07.Should I Stay or Should I Go
08.Police And Thieves
09.I Fought The Law
10.Garageland

<Brixton Fair Deal, London July 30, 1982>