The Selecter were one of the key bands of the ska revival in the late 1970s. They were one of the few racially and sexually integrated bands on the scene. Vocalist Pauline Black wrote about sexism, racism, and social issues. Their debut release was the AA side of the Specials single 'Gangsters' in the summer of 1979, which just consisted of Neol Davies and John Bradbury (of The Specials) before quickly forming a full band by the end of the year. This 30 track release collects all their recordings made for the BBC, from radio sessions, in concert and various TV appearances collected for the first time.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.They Make Me Mad (John Peel Session, 22 October 1979)

The Selecter

2.Carry Go Bring Come (John Peel Session, 22 October 1979)

The Selecter

3.Danger (John Peel Session, 22 October 1979)

The Selecter

4.Street Fighting (John Peel Session, 22 October 1979)

The Selecter

5.Three Minute Hero (Look! Hear!, 29 January 1980)

The Selecter

6.Everyday (Look! Hear!, 29 January 1980)

The Selecter

7.Too Much Pressure (Look! Hear!, 29 January 1980)

The Selecter

8.Murder (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 19 February 1980)

The Selecter

9.Danger (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 19 February 1980)

The Selecter

10.Missing Words (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 19 February 1980)

The Selecter

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Murder (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

2.Out On the Streets (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

3.James Bond (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

4.Carry Go Bring Come (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

5.Street Feeling (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

6.Everyday (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

7.They Make Me Mad (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

8.Too Much Pressure (Live at the Paris Theatre, London, 15 December 1979)

The Selecter

Disc 3

Track name

Artist

1.Selling Out Your Future (John Peel Session, 11 October 1980)

The Selecter

2.Tell Me What's Wrong (John Peel Session, 11 October 1980)

The Selecter

3.Washed Up and Left for Dead (John Peel Session, 11 October 1980)

The Selecter

4.Deep Water (John Peel Session, 11 October 1980)

The Selecter

5.Bombscare (Mike Read Session, 14 November 1980)

The Selecter

6.(Who Likes) Facing Situations (Mike Read Session, 14 November 1980)

The Selecter

7.Cool Blue Lady (Mike Read Session, 14 November 1980)

The Selecter

8.Selling Out Your Future (Mike Read Session, 14 November 1980)

The Selecter

9.Bombscare (Look! Hear!, 3 March 1981)

The Selecter

10.(Who Likes) Facing Situations (Look! Hear!, 3 March 1981)

The Selecter

11.Celebrate the Bullet (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 4 April 1981)

The Selecter

12.Washed Up and Left for Dead (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 4 April 1981)

The Selecter

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