Gang of Four – The Peel Sessions 1979–1981 (12-Inch Album)

This anthology brings together three electrifying live sessions recorded by Gang of Four for the BBC’s John Peel Sessions, across 1979 and 1981.

These live cuts capture the post-punk pioneers delivering faster, and more abrasive performances than their studio counterparts.

Featuring raw versions of classics like I Found That Essence Rare, At Home He’s a Tourist, Natural’s Not In It, Ether, Paralysed and To Hell with Poverty, this eleven-track collection offers an incendiary blend of punk rock, funk, dub and political urgency.

Track Listing

Side One

1. I Found That Essence Rare *
2. Return the Gift *
3. 5.45 *
4. At Home He’s a Tourist *
5. Natural’s Not In It **
6. Not Great Men **

Side Two

1. Ether **
2. Guns Before Butter **
3. Paralysed ***
4. History’s Bunk ***
5. To Hell with Poverty ***

* 9 January 1979

** 2 July 1979

*** 9 March 1981

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Room On Fire

Catalogue No: ROOM196

Barcode: 0729859422145

Release Date: 19 Dec 2025