Album

In The Beginning (A Live Anthology 1977-81)

The Slits

1997 · Electronic, Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

In The Beginning (A Live Anthology 1977-81) by The Slits

In The Beginning (A Live Anthology 1977-81) is a Punk album by The Slits, originally released in 1997. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked.

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Sound DNA

  • Punk
  • Punk Rock
  • raw
  • defiant
  • punky

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Tracks 1-7 recorded live at Dingwalls, London 1977.
Track 8 is a home recording.
Tracks 9-14 record live in Cincinatti and San Francisco in 1980.
Track 15 from their last concert at Hammersmith Palais in 1981.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Ari-UpPERFORMER , VOCALS
  • Ariane ForsterVOCALS
  • Paloma RomeroDRUMS
  • Tessa PollittBASS PERFORMER , BASS
  • Viv AlbertineGUITAR PERFORMER , GUITAR
  • Bruce SmithDRUMS
  • Dave Flash WrightSAXOPHONE
  • Neneh CherryGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Nina HagenGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS

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