Gentle Giant – Front Row Center (U.S. Dates 1976 - 1980) 10LP Box Set

Gentle Giant – Front Row Center (U.S. Dates 1976 - 1980)

10LP box set + 60 page book from the influential cult progressive rock collective. Celebrating four classic years (1976-1980) of touring throughout USA, encompassing the full Gentle Giant live experience through never-before pressed vinyl, unseen memorabilia and photographs.

Featuring:
• HEMPSTEAD, NY – CALDERONE CONCERT HALL – JULY 13, 1976 (3LP) Originally broadcast live on New York City’s WLIR radio as part of the station’s Bicentennial celebration.
• HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK – CALDERONE CONCERT HALL – NOVEMBER 16, 1977 (3LP) An outstanding previously unreleased performance sourced from guitarist Gary Green's personal collection.
• CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA – WIDENER COLLEGE – NOVEMBER 18, 1977 (2LP) Available for the first time on vinyl sourced from Gary Green's collection.
• ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AGORA BALLROOM – MAY 29, 1980 (2LP) A rare recording from the band's final tour prior to their split in the summer of 1980.

In addition to the recordings the set will come with a 60 page book written by GG authority Alan Kinsman concentrating on their live experiences and memorabilia. The set will also include a numbered Limited Edition certificate. This is a chance to own a collection of uber-rarities here on vinyl for the first time ever. A must have for all Gentle Giant collectors. .

Tracklist: 
LP 1-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – July 13, 1976
A1-1 Intro / Just The Same 7:40
A2-1 Proclamation / Valedictory 16:19
B1-1 On Reflection 5:54
B2-1 Interview 7:53

LP 2-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – July 13, 1976
C1-2 The Runaway / Experience 10:37
C2-2 So Sincere 11:14
D1-2 Excerpts From Octopus 17:42

LP 3-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – July 13, 1976
E1-3 Give It Back 5:26
E2-3 Timing 13:34
F1-3 Free Hand 7:36

LP 4-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – November 16, 1977
A1-4 Two Weeks In Spain 2:58
A2-4 Free Hand 6:46
B1-4 On Reflection 7:12
B2-4 I'm Turning Around 4:10

LP 5-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – November 16, 1977
C1-5 Just The Same / Playing The Game 10:11
C2-5 Memories Of Old Days 7:27
D1-5 Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It 6:27
D2-5 Funny Ways 7:59

LP 6-10: Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – November 16, 1977
E1-6 The Face 16:13
E2-6 For Nobody 4:31
F1-6 Excerpts From Octopus 17:34
F2-6 Mountain Time 1:36

LP 7-10 Chester, Pennsylvania – Widener College – November 18, 1977
A1-7 Two Weeks In Spain 3:00
A2-7 Free Hand 7:49
A3-7 On Reflection 6:09
B1-7 I'm Turning Around 4:08
B2-7 Just The Same / Playing The Game 9:51
B3-7 Memories Of Old Days 7:29

LP 8-10 Chester, Pennsylvania – Widener College – November 18, 1977
C1-8 Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It 4:20
C2-8 The Face 13:31
D1-8 For Nobody 5:25
D2-8 Excerpts From Octopus - Part 1 6:05
D3-8 Excerpts From Octopus - Part 2 9:45

LP 9-10 Atlanta, Georgia – Agora Ballroom – May 29, 1980
A1-9 Convenience (Clean And Easy) 4:13
A2-9 All Through The Night 4:13
A3-9 Free Hand 8:22
A4-9 Knots 3:06
A5-9 Playing The Game 5:45
B1-9 Memories Of Old Days 8:12
B2-9 Giant For A Day 5:11
B3-9 Inside Out 6:35

LP 10-10 Atlanta, Georgia – Agora Ballroom – May 29, 1980
C1-10 It's Not Imagination 5:05
C2-10 Underground 11:22
D1-10 For Nobody 4:58
D2-10 The Advent Of Panurge 6:34
D3-10 Number One 7:35

Label: Madfish Records
Released: 2022