1978-1982 [CD]

Gillan - 1978-1982 [CD]

The new Gillan 7-CD box set offers a comprehensive collection of the band's work during the years from 1978 to 1982, when they rose to prominence in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene. The set includes seven albums from this era, featuring studio recordings, a live album, and a wealth of B-sides and bonus material. The albums featured in this set are as follows: Gillan (The Japanese Album)-Originally released in September 1978, this was the debut of the band formed by Ian Gillan after leaving the Ian Gillan Band. It marked a shift away from jazz fusion to a heavier rock sound. Mr. Universe -Released in 1979, this was a key album that solidified their success, featuring a mix of hard rock and NWOBHM influences. Glory Road -A 1980 release, this album is considered the height of the band's success, both commercially and musically. Future Shock -Released in 1981, this album continued the band's momentum, but guitarist Bernie Tormé left shortly afterward. Double Trouble-A double album from 1981 that combined studio tracks and live performances and marked JanickGers' debut as guitarist. Magic-Released in 1982, this was the band's final studio album before they disbanded after their last performance at Wembley Arena in December 1982. Live From Reading '80 -A live album capturing the band's powerful live performances at the Reading Festival in 1980. The collection includes a new interview with Ian Gillan conducted by Rich Davenport, providing deeper insights into the band's history and the albums. The audio has been remastered from the original tapes where possible, ensuring high-quality sound. The packaging is designed in a 7" x 7" format, with 32-page booklet, offering a unique visual presentation for collectors. This set is a valuable offering for fans of Gillan and collectors of rock history, especially from the era of NWOBHM, showcasing the evolution of a band led by one of rock's iconic vocalists.

 
Tracks

- Disc 1 -
1 Street Theatre (Instrumental)
2 Secret of the Dance
3 I'm Your Man
4 Dead of Night
5 Fighting Man
6 Message in a Bottle
7 Not Weird Enough
8 Bringing Joanna Back
9 Abbey of Thelema
10 Back in the Game
11 Vengeance
12 Move with the Times
13 Sleeping on the Job
14 Roller
- Disc 2 -
1 Second Sight
2 Secret of the Dance
3 She Tears Me Down
4 Roller
5 Mr. Universe
6 Vengeance
7 Puget Sound
8 Dead of Night
9 Message in a Bottle
10 Fighting Man
11 Smoke on the Water (Live at Kingsway Studio)
- Disc 3 -
1 Unchain Your Brain
2 Are You Sure?
3 Time and Again
4 No Easy Way
5 Sleeping on the Job
6 On the Rocks
7 If You Believe Me
8 Running, White Face, City Boy
9 Nervous
10 Handles on Her Hips (B Side of No Easy Way)
11 I Might As Well Go Home (Mystic) (B Side of No Easy Way)
12 Higher and Higher - for Gillanfans Only
13 Your Mother Was Right - for Gillan Fans Only
- Disc 4 -
1 Future Shock
2 Night Ride Out of Phoenix
3 (The Ballad of) the Lusitania Express
4 No Laughing in Heaven
5 Sacre Bleu
6 New Orleans
7 Bite the Bullet
8 If I Sing Softly
9 Don't Want the Truth
10 For Your Dreams
11 Trouble - a Side
12 Your Sister's on My List - B Side of Trouble
13 Mutually Assured Destruction - a Side
14 The Maelstrom - B Side of Mutually Assured Destruction
15 Take a Hold of Yourself - B Side of New Orleans
16 One for the Road - B Side of No Laughing in Heaven
17 Lucille - B Side of No Laughing in Heaven
18 Bad News - B Side of No Laughing in Heaven
- Disc 5 -
1 I'll Rip Your Spine Out
2 Restless
3 Men of War
4 Sunbeam
5 Nightmare
6 Hadely Bop Bop
7 Life Goes on
8 Born to Kill
9 Spanish Guitar - Flexipop Magazine Dec 81
- Disc 6 -
1 No Laughing in Heaven
2 No Easy Way
3 Trouble
4 Mutually Assured Destruction
5 If You Believe Me
6 New Orleans
7 Bite the Bullet - B Side of Nightmare / Reading 29.8.81
8 On the Rocks - B Side of Restless / Reading 29.8.81
9 Mr. Universe - B Side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80
10 Vengeance - B Side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80
11 Smoke on the Water - B Side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80
- Disc 7 -
1 What's the Matter
2 Bluesy Blue Sea
3 Caught in a Trap
4 Long Gone
5 Driving Me Wild
6 Demon Driver
7 Living a Lie
8 You're So Right
9 Living for the City
10 Demon Driver [Reprise]
11 Breaking Chains - B Side of Living for the City
12 Purple Sky - B Side of Living for the City Pic Disc
13 Fiji - B Side of Long Gone
14 Helter Skelter - Album Outtake, Issued on First CD Release 1988
15 Smokestack Lightning - Album Outtake, Issued on First CD Release 1988
16 South Africa - a Side Ian Gillan Solo Single 1988
17 John - B Side of South Africa
18 South Africa - Extended 12" Version