Anthology 1970-1975

"Brinsley Schwarz : Thinking Back – The Anthology 1970-1975", is a comprehensive 7CD clamshell box set that contains all of the original 6 albums, as well as the "It’s All Over Now2 album that was recorded in 1975, but not released until 1988.

Also included are unreleased tracks from the Warner vaults, as well as live recordings and rarities from band member Ian Gomm who is also providing a mass of rare and unseen images from his archive as well as contributing to the sleeve notes.

CD1 features the band’s eponymous debut album, as well as 3 previously unreleased tracks from the Warner vaults and rare studio recordings from Ian Gomm’s archive.

CD 2 features the band’s sophomore album "Despite It All" that is accompanied by live tracks recorded at The Roundhouse in London in 1972.

CD 3 features the band’s 3rd album "Silver Pistol" and also has 3 rare tracks that were recorded for the album, but didn’t make the final cut, there is also more live recordings from The Roundhouse in 1972.

CD 4 features the band’s 4th album "Nervous On The Road" and also has live recordings from Amsterdam in 1972, Paris in 1973 and more from The Roundhouse in 1972.

CD 5 features the band’s 5th album "Please Don’t Ever Change", as well as singles recorded as The Hitters and Limelight, along with live recordings from Newcastle in 1973 and Cardiff in 1974.

CD 6 features the band’s final official album, "The New Favourites Of Brinsley Schwarz", which includes one of Nick Lowe’s most famous songs "(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding", with bonus live tracks from gigs in Sheffield, Tilburg and Cardiff, all in 1974.

CD 7 features the album "It’s All Over Now", recorded in 1975, but not released until 1988. Bonus material includes the band’s last ever single, billed as The Brinsleys, as well as live recordings from Groningen in 1975 as well as Koln in March 1975, recorded just 9 days before the band broke up.

Cherry Red Records, November 24th, 2023.