Gillan – 1978-1982 7CD Box Set

Gillan – 1978-1982

- This box set combines 7 albums from the bands career with Ian Gillan
- Featuring a new interview with Rich Davenport for the booklet’s notes
- Audio has been re-mastered from original tapes wherever possible and whole package is housed in a 7” x 7” set.

The new Gillan 7-CD box set offers a comprehensive collection of the band's work during the years from 1978 to 1982, when they rose to prominence in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene.

The set includes seven albums from this era, featuring studio recordings, a live album, and a wealth of B-sides and additional material. The albums featured in this set are as follows: Gillan (The Japanese Album) – Originally released in September 1978, this was the debut of the band formed by Ian Gillan after leaving the Ian Gillan Band. It marked a shift away from jazz fusion to a heavier rock sound. Mr. Universe – Released in 1979, this was a key album that solidified their success, featuring a mix of hard rock and NWOBHM influences. Glory Road – A 1980 release, this album is considered the height of the band’s success, both commercially and musically. Future Shock – Released in 1981, this album continued the band’s momentum, but guitarist Bernie Tormé left shortly afterward. Double Trouble – A double album from 1981 that combined studio tracks and live performances and marked Janick Gers' debut as guitarist. Magic– Released in 1982, this was the band's final studio album before they disbanded after their last performance at Wembley Arena in December 1982. Live From Reading '80 – A live album capturing the band’s powerful live performances at the Reading Festival in 1980.

The collection includes a new interview with Ian Gillan conducted by Rich Davenport, providing deeper insights into the band's history and the albums. The audio has been remastered from the original tapes where possible, ensuring high-quality sound. The packaging is designed in a 7” x 7” format, with 32-page booklet, offering a unique visual presentation for collectors.

This set is a valuable offering for fans of Gillan and collectors of rock history, especially from the era of NWOBHM, showcasing the evolution of a band led by one of rock’s iconic vocalists.

Tracklist:
DISC ONE: The Japanese Album
1. Street Theatre (Instrumental) 2. Secret Of the Dance 3. I'm Your Man 4. Dead Of Night 5. Fighting Man 6. Message In a Bottle 7. Not Weird Enough 8. Bringing Joanna Back 9. Abbey Of Thelema 10. Back In the Game 11. Vengeance 12. Move With the Times 13. Sleeping On the Job 14. Roller

DISC TWO: Mr Universe
1. Second Sight 2. Secret Of the Dance 3. She Tears Me Down 4. Roller 5. Mr. Universe 6. Vengeance 7. Puget Sound 8. Dead Of Night 9. Message In a Bottle 10. Fighting Man 11. Smoke On the Water - Live at Kingsway Studio 12. Parliament Square - Mr Universe Outtake

DISC THREE: Glory Road
1. Unchain Your Brain 2. Are You Sure? 3. Time And Again 4. No Easy Way 5. Sleeping On the Job 6. On The Rocks 7. If You Believe Me 8. Running, White Face, City Boy 9. Nervous 10. Handles On Her Hips - B-side of No Easy Way 11. I Might as Well Go Home (Mystic) - B-side of No Easy Way 12. Higher And Higher - For Gillan Fans Only 13.Your Mother Was Right - For Gillan Fans Only

DISC FOUR: Future Shock
1. Future Shock 2. Night Ride Out of Phoenix 3. (The Ballad Of) The Lusitania Express 4. No Laughing in Heaven 5. Sacre Bleu 6. New Orleans 7. Bite The Bullet 8. If I Sing Softly 9. Don’t Want the Truth 10. For Your Dreams 11. Trouble - A-side 12. Your Sister’s on My List - B-side of Trouble 13. Mutually Assured Destruction - A-side 14. The Maelstrom - B-side of Mutually Assured Destruction 15. Take A Hold of Yourself - B-side of New Orleans 16. One For the Road - B-side of No Laughing in Heaven 17. Lucille - B-side of No Laughing in Heaven 18. Bad News - B-side of No Laughing in Heaven

DISC FIVE: Double Trouble
1.I’ll Rip Your Spine Out 2.Restless 3.Men Of War 4.Sunbeam 5.Nightmare 6.HadelyBop Bop 7.Life Goes On 8.Born To Kill 9.Spanish Guitar - Flexipop magazine Dec 81

DISC SIX: Double Trouble (Reading 29.8.81)
1.No Laughing In Heaven 2.No Easy Way 3.Trouble 4.Mutually Assured Destruction 5.If You Believe Me 6.New Orleans 7.Bite The Bullet - B-side of Nightmare / Reading 29.8.81 8.On The Rocks - B-side of Restless / Reading 29.8.81 9.Mr. Universe - B-side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80 10.Vengeance - B-side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80 11.Smoke On the Water - B-side of Trouble / Reading 22.8.80

DISC SEVEN: Magic
1.What’s The Matter 2.Bluesy Blue Sea 3.Caught In a Trap 4.Long Gone 5.Driving Me Wild 6.Demon Driver 7.Living A Lie 8.You’re So Right 9.Living For the City 10.Demon Driver [reprise] 11.Breaking Chains - B-side of Living for The City 12.Purple Sky - B-side of Living for The City Pic Disc 13.Fiji - B-side of Long Gone 14.Helter Skelter - Album outtake, issued on first CD release 1988 15.Smokestack Lightning - Album outtake, issued on first CD release 1988 16.South Africa - A-side - Ian Gillan solo single 1988 17.John - B-side of South Africa 18.South Africa - Extended 12” version

Label: Edsel
Released: 2025