Public Image Limited
Metal Box

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CD1
1. Albatross2. Memories3. Swan Lake4. Poptones

CD2
 5. Careering6. No Birds7. Graveyard8. The Suit

CD3
 9. Bad Baby10. Socialist11. Chant12. Radio 4

Rising from the ashes of the Sex Pistols in 1978, Public Image Limited were by definition one of the pioneers of post-punk groups. With John Lydon’s vocals complemented by ex-Clash guitarist Keith Levene, drummer Jim Walker and the now legendary Jah Wobble on bass, the group created a more dub orientated style and their innovative music earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums in a period stretching over three decades.  
In fact, PiL never officially split and John Lydon has recently announced a series of live dates across the UK this December. To coincide with these hugely anticipated gigs their most popular and critically acclaimed studio album has been given the complete remastering treatment. PiL’s second album Metal Box (released in Dec 1979 and going on to sell 30k units OTC) was originally released on three 45 rpm discs (to cope with Jah’s intense bass!) and housed in a metal film canister. The landmark album has now been fully remastered for the first time and will be released on three CDs in a metal tin case to pay homage to the original.
To supplement this release, the long-deleted The Plastic Box album will also be re-issued. Originally released in 1999, the 4CD album provides a complete overview the band’s work, including tracks taken from every album together with John Peel sessions, remixes and much more.