It was originally released in the metal box in an edition of 50,000 copies plus an extra 10,000 for export. The second album by john lydons postsex pistols outing public image ltd. It was later reissued in standard vinyl packaging as second edition in february 1980 by virgin records in the united kingdom, and by warner bros. Public image ltd pil will reissue metal box and album albums as superdeluxe box set editions on 28th october 2016 press release. Public image limited metal box super deluxe edition. You can buy album metal box super deluxe edition 2x cd3 2016 public image limited. Originally released in 1979 on virgin in a metal round tin. In november 1978, pil released their second album, an ambitious set called metal box, with three 12 discs mastered at 45 rpm packaged in a metal film. These building blocks were used to create something utterly original. Includes an a5 size sheet with tracklist and lineup. Even at the time of its release in 1979 it stood out amongst the rest. The purchased album includes worthless throwaway bside the cowboy song, from the public image single, and a 55minute interview with john lydon.
In december 2016, the group released super deluxe editions of metal box and album. Metal box vinyl replica edition by public image ltd. Public image ltd albums, songs, and news pitchfork. Pleasingly, both albums download cards add the 20 extra songs from the accompanying cd reissue not included on vinyl for length reasons. Alternative rock, experimental public image limited metal box 2009, tin box, cd discogs. It was later reissued in more conventional packaging as a double lp set, second edition. Public image limited metal box 2009, tin box, cd discogs. Check out metal box by public image limited on amazon music. Download this super free deluxe mp3 320 edition of the virgin. Pils second album, metal box, is a nearperfect record that reinvents and renews rock in a manner that fulfilled postpunks promises to a degree rivaled only by joy division on closer. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Pil are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the postpunk.
But what cant be doubted is the incredible influence of a select few lps from the notsodistant past, and public image ltds metal box is among the most important. In 2018, a documentary film, the public image is rotten, was released. As lydon alone was basically the band at the time, producer bill laswell gathered a team of highprofile musicians to. Virgin v 2114 1278 theme religion i religion ii annalisa public image low life attack fodderstompf cd reissued and remastered 2012 first ever us release june 20 pil.
Metal box, however, is an album which now, even 37 years later, continues to be deeply influential. Live at manchester, russells club the factory 18679. Also in 2018, the band released the public image is rotten songs from the heart, a compilation cddvd box set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band. The download obviously doesnt have the handson attraction of the original but the music. Public image ltd album super deluxe edition box set vinyl. Public image ltd reissue metal box in replica embossed tin the. Metal box, public image limiteds seminal second album was originally released on. First issue yet it was nothing like its predecessor. On 28th october 2016, pil will reissue the seminal albums metal box and album. Public image limited metal box pil etait probablement le groupe le plus innovant et le plus conceptuel parmi tous les groupes postpunk. Though sold as metal box, the packaging of this import replicates the. While outside pressures mounted pil channeled their energies negative and positive into a record that would set them apart back in 1979, and indeed today in 2016. Public image limited metal box super deluxe edition 2x cd3.
Metal box is the second album by public image ltd, released by virgin records on 23 november 1979. Its original lineup was john lydon vocals formerly of the sex pistols, keith levene guitar and jah wobble bass, although by 1983, the bands lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around lydon. Their second lp, metal box was a massive step forward for public image ltd. The design for metal box was the brainchild of dennis morris, photographer and designer.
Discussion in music corner started by slicing eyeballs, jul 28, 2011. However, jeannette lee and dave crowe as nonmusical band members are not featured on the record. Album cake, first issue still contains the terrific tracks theme, annalisa and public image. His cessation of public image midsong during the 1986 live performance at brixton academy is one of the few times on the collection that the johnny. Public image limited metal box super deluxe edition 2x. Andrew pearson while metal box takes the best public image ltd. Public image ltd home music merchandise newsletter public image limited. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The album takes its name from the round metal canister. The album takes its name from the round metal canister which contained the initial pressings of the record. Here you can buy and download music mp3 public image limited. First iss what the world needs no the flowers of romance. John lydons postpistols project parlayed its postpunk mix of dub, avant garde, and rock into unlikely pop hits.
Metal box is widely regarded as a landmark of postpunk, though its difficult to categorise this seminal album. Reviewed in the united states on november 14, 2015. During my recent trip to canada i was lucky enough to see both public image ltd. Studio album 17 compilation 1 live 3 this is what you want. This is, at least in my opinion, public image ltds best album. This deluxe reissue is an explicit reminder why bands from the commercial angle of indie, your bloc parties and interpol s to lower down the scale, the walkmen or. The outspoken sex pistols and pil frontman talks about finding freedom in captain beefheart as a teenager, hating the stooges long hair, forgiving nirvana, loving dolly parton, and more.
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