The Sound – The BBC Recordings (12-Inch Album)

This anthology brings together two legendary BBC live sessions recorded by The Sound across 1980 and 1981.

These high-energy performances serve as a vital document of the post-punk pioneers’ live sound at their peak.

Featured, are incredible renditions of fan favourites such as I Can’t Escape Myself, Skeletons, Hothouse, New Dark Age and more.

Track Listing

Side One *

1. Heartland
2. Unwritten Law
3. Jeopardy
4. I Can’t Escape Myself

Side Two **

1. Fatal Flaw
2. Skeletons
3. Hothouse
4. New Dark Age

* Mike Read session (originally broadcast between the 6 and 9 October 1980)

** John Peel session (originally broadcast on 16 November 1981)

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Room On Fire

Catalogue No: ROOM195

Barcode: 0729859422138

Release Date: 19 Dec 2025