From Loudersound.
Thin Lizzy have shared a previously unreleased version of their Chinatown album track Sugar Blues.
The rough mix released today was originally recorded at Good Earth Studios in London’s Soho on July 7, 1980. On this version, frontman Phil Lynott was yet to complete the lyrics for the track, with significant changes to the guitar phrasing and solos.
Sugar Blues (Rough Mix) will feature on the recently announced Rock Legends box set. A collection of 99 tracks – 74 of which are previously unreleased – the compilation will celebrate 50 years of Thin Lizzy spread across 6CD/DVDs.
Rock Legends will be the first instalment in a career-spanning release programme.
The collection has been overseen by Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham and Lizzy expert Nick Sharp from a collection of newly discovered tapes. Rock Legends has also been newly mastered by Andy Pearce and will include demos, radio sessions, live recordings and rare edits.
The DVD will contain the BBC documentary Bad Reputation and Thin Lizzy’s 1976 performance on Rod Stewart’s A Night On The Town TV special.
Aside from the music, the collection will also come with tour programme replicas, Lynott poetry books, four prints by Lizzy cover artist Jim Fitzpatrick and a book with quotes by all members of the band about their time playing with Lynott .
A statement adds that it’ll also contain “a selection of famous fans such as Slash, Lemmy, Joe Elliot, Geddy Lee, James Hetfield, Ian Gillan, Henry Rollins, Billy Corgan, Bobby Gillespie, Craig Finn, John McEnroe and Pat Cash talking about the band.”
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THIN LIZZY Live & Dangerous (Classic 1978 UK 17-track double LP with Vertigo 'spaceship' labels, regarded as one of the best rock live albums ever, including storming renditions of Jailbreak, Rosalie, Don't Believe A Word & the superb Emerald.Complete with the photo montage inners, the gatefold picture sleeve is Excellent with minor shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with little play)
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THIN LIZZY Jailbreak (VMP Essentials Series UK/EU limited edition 9-track LP of their breakout 1976 tour-de-force album, pressed on exclusive 180-gram 'Overmaster Orange' Vinyl from lacquers cutby Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. High quality foil-metallic die-cut gatefold picture sleeve with listening notes booklet by Steven Hyden and a bonus Art Print by Jim Fitzpatrick, plus spine-wrap obi. Recommended)
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THIN LIZZY Vagabonds Of The Western World (Classic 1973 UK first press 8-track stereo LP featuring the long version of The Rocker, complete with the illustrated lyric insert & original matte picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] reveals just a little minor shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with barely any play SKL5170)
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THIN LIZZY Vagabonds Of The Western World (Classic 1973 UK first press 8-track stereo LP featuring the long version of The Rocker, complete with the illustrated lyric insert & original matte picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] reveals just a little minor shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with barely any play SKL5170)
- Thin Lizzy - Killers Live EP - VG - UK - 12" vinyl - £10.00, $12.40, €11.90 (New Item) (arrived 16-Dec-2024 12:33)on January 30, 2025 at 3:54 am
THIN LIZZY Killers Live (1981 UK 4-track 12" EP featuring live versions of Bad Reputation, Opium Trail, Are You Ready & Dear Miss Lonely Hearts, recorded in Toronto & Dublin in 1977 & 1980. The delicate picture sleeve is Very Good with the odd light crease from ringwear & some edgewear. The vinyl shows only light signs of play LIZZY812)
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If we manage to stock the box set Bob, we will list it on our site at https://eil.com – make sure you’re subscribed to receive alerts about the latest Thin Lizzy items so you don’t miss it if we stock it. thanks, Cathryn.