07 March 2007

We're all frankies Except Some Belgians



23 Minutes in Bruxelles1980 - Evatone, 9" flexi # 828804
23 Minutes in Brussels1978Red Star/ Bronze recs, 12" # FRANKIE1

This official bootleg -quite difficult to find- exists under 2 formats, both in limited edition :12" : edited by 'Red Star Records Inc thru Bronze Rec Ltd', limited edition, 1000 copies. Comes in a white sleeve with stamp of ed. Number & with a short xerox copied insert of a typewriting-letter from the record label to the fans, dated september 8, 1978 and announcing the recordings of the 2nd LP.

23 Minutes in Brussels
(recorded at Anciennes Belgique 16/6-1978)
Ghost Rider
Rocket USA
Cheree Dance
Frankie Teardrop

It restores the ambient of a very chaotic concert in Brussels, Belgium (tour supporting bands like The Clash and Elvis Costello for a european tour) : Something began with the song Frankie Teardrop, and soon converts to a full riot, Alan Vega had even his nose broken.
Legends are built something like that no?
The Brussels' recording has also been re-issued as bonus trackof some CD-reissues, including the last (1998) one (20 years later).

"We're all frankies Except Some Belgians" (as stated on the 12" ex.)



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