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Philip Lynott

The Story of My Life - 8CD

£109.99

Released: 30th October 2026. 'The Story Of My Life' is the definitive collection celebrating the extraordinary solo work of Philip Lynott, the legendary Thin Lizzy frontman, bassist and songwriter. Compiled by renowned Thin Lizzy archivist Nick Sharp and released with the full support of the Philip Lynott estate, this expansive eight-disc set brings together Lynott's complete solo recordings alongside a wealth of material from the archives. The collection includes his two solo albums, including the long-awaited release of his previously unreleased second album, plus rare demos, alternate versions and archive recordings, many available officially for the first time. Presented in deluxe packaging, 'The Story Of My Life' also features an extensive booklet with new sleeve notes by Mark Blake (Mojo), alongside rare photographs and memorabilia, making this the most comprehensive collection of Philip Lynott's solo recordings ever released.

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  • Details

    Released:
    30th October 2026
    Category:
    Rock/Pop, Rock
    Format:
    CD Box Set
    Barcode:
    602475733003

  • Description

    'The Story Of My Life' is the definitive collection celebrating the extraordinary solo work of Philip Lynott, the legendary Thin Lizzy frontman, bassist and songwriter. Compiled by renowned Thin Lizzy archivist Nick Sharp and released with the full support of the Philip Lynott estate, this expansive eight-disc set brings together Lynott's complete solo recordings alongside a wealth of material from the archives. The collection includes his two solo albums, including the long-awaited release of his previously unreleased second album, plus rare demos, alternate versions and archive recordings, many available officially for the first time. Presented in deluxe packaging, 'The Story Of My Life' also features an extensive booklet with new sleeve notes by Mark Blake (Mojo), alongside rare photographs and memorabilia, making this the most comprehensive collection of Philip Lynott's solo recordings ever released.

  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Dear Miss Lonely Hearts
    Phil Lynott
    2.King's Call
    Phil Lynott
    3.A Child's Lullaby
    Phil Lynott
    4.Tattoo (Giving It All Up for Love)
    Phil Lynott
    5.Solo in Soho
    Phil Lynott
    6.Girls
    Phil Lynott
    7.Yellow Pearl (First Version)
    Phil Lynott
    8.Ode to a Black Man
    Phil Lynott
    9.Jamaican Rum
    Phil Lynott
    10.Talk in '79
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Somebody Else's Dream (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    2.Little Bit of Water (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    3.Gino (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    4.Don't Talk About Me Baby (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    5.Hate (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    6.Fatalistic Attitude (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    7.The Man's a Fool (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    8.Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song) [Fatalistic Attitude Version]
    Phil Lynott
    9.Cathleen (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    10.Growing Up (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott
    11.Old Town (Fatalistic Attitude Version)
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 3

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Fatalistic Attitude
    Phil Lynott
    2.The Man's a Fool
    Phil Lynott
    3.Old Town
    Phil Lynott
    4.Cathleen
    Phil Lynott
    5.Growing Up
    Phil Lynott
    7.Together (Album Version)
    Phil Lynott
    8.Little Bit of Water
    Phil Lynott
    9.Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song)
    Phil Lynott
    10.Gino
    Phil Lynott
    11.Don't Talk About Me Baby
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 4

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Yellow Pearl (7\" Remix Edit)
    Phil Lynott
    2.Yellow Pearl (12\" Remix Edit)
    Phil Lynott
    3.Yellow Pearl (7\" Remix 2)
    Phil Lynott
    4.Yellow Pearl (TOTP Theme)
    Phil Lynott
    5.Together (7\" Remix Edit)
    Phil Lynott
    6.Together (12\" Remix Edit)
    Phil Lynott
    7.Somebody Else's Dream
    Phil Lynott
    8.Beat of the Drum
    Phil Lynott
    9.The Lady Loves to Dance (7\" Version)
    Phil Lynott
    10.The Lady Loves to Dance (12\" Version)
    Phil Lynott
    11.Nineteen (7\" Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    12.Nineteen (Extended Version)
    Phil Lynott
    13.Nineteen (Dub Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    14.Nineteen (Extended Dub Mix)
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 5

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Parisienne Walkways
    Phil Lynott
    2.Spanish Guitar
    Phil Lynott
    3.Don't Believe a Word
    Phil Lynott
    4.Tennessee Stud
    Phil Lynott
    5.Please Don't Leave Me (Original Version)
    Phil Lynott
    6.A Tribute to Sandy Denny
    Phil Lynott
    7.Out in the Fields
    Phil Lynott
    8.Military Man
    Phil Lynott
    9.Still in Love With You
    Phil Lynott
    10.Stop Messin' Around (Live from the Ulster Hall, Belfast, 18th December 1984)
    Phil Lynott
    11.Parisienne Walkways (Live from the Ulster Hall, Belfast, 18th December 1984)
    Phil Lynott
    12.Out in the Fields (Live from the Manchester Apollo, 23rd September 1985)
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 6

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Reggae 2
    Phil Lynott
    2.Tattoo (Ruff Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    3.Ode to a Black Man (Diff Mix and Vocals)
    Phil Lynott
    4.Jamaican Rum (Rough Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    5.Something's Going On
    Phil Lynott
    6.Parisienne Walkways
    Phil Lynott
    7.Bad Is Bad
    Phil Lynott
    8.The Story of My Life
    Phil Lynott
    9.Catholic Charm (Monitor Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    10.Dirty Old Town (Monitor Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    11.Sweet Samantha
    Phil Lynott
    12.The Man's a Fool (Monitor Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    13.Don't Talk About Me Baby (Monitor Mix)
    Phil Lynott
    14.For Always
    Phil Lynott
    15.Mystery Aka I Hear You Call (With Vocal) [rough Mix]
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 7

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Together (Paul Brady Version)
    Phil Lynott
    2.Together (New Bass and Synths)
    Phil Lynott
    3.Beat of the Drum (Extended)
    Phil Lynott
    4.Someone's Out to Get Ya
    Phil Lynott
    5.I've Heard Lately
    Phil Lynott
    6.Blue Parris
    Phil Lynott
    7.I Don't Need This (Grand Slam Demo)
    Phil Lynott
    8.Crazy (Grand Slam Demo)
    Phil Lynott
    9.Hot and Spicy (Grand Slam Demo)
    Phil Lynott
    10.Dedication (Grand Slam Demo)
    Phil Lynott
    11.Nat Cora & the Nations
    Phil Lynott
    12.Can't Get Away
    Phil Lynott
    13.I'm Still Alive
    Phil Lynott
    14.One Wish
    Phil Lynott

    Disc 8

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Yellow Pearl (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    2.Together (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    3.Kings Call (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    4.The Man's a Fool (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) [version 1]
    Phil Lynott
    5.Dear Miss Lonely Heart (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    6.Tattoo (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    7.Girls (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    8.Solo in Soho (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    9.Old Town (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    10.Growing Up (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott
    11.The Man's a Fool (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) [version 2]
    Phil Lynott
    12.Fatalistic Attitude (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982)
    Phil Lynott

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