Supported by Theatre of Hate

Last updated 7 March 2007
updated August 2022 added comments

Audio 1

bit distant - Sound 2.5 - time 1hr 39mins - low gen tape? - tracks 27

Charlie Dont Surf

Joe namechecks the venue on the tape.

Another fine performance particularly on the encores from this mini tour but this is the worst sound recording of a well documented tour and therefore is non-essential. 

This recording has a thin, fairly distant and lifeless sound making it the least enjoyable recording from this mini tour. Apparently from a low generation source it’s shortcomings presumably relate from an inadequate recording set up and equipment. It is far from terrible though with some clarity and all the instrumentation and vocals can be heard. It has a very thin sound though, fairly distant, undynamic and dull. 

It does contain the rare live Innoculated City and appears to be complete. 

Sheffield Lyceum

The Sheffield Lyceum is a prestigious theatre still in use today and was typical of the larger theatre type venues on this tour.

an imaginative Charlie Don’t Surf

The recording begins with the sirens intro and chat near the taper. “Good evening and welcome to the Sheffield Lyceum, ..yeah this is The Clash here” says Joe. But the audience could be forgiven as the band start with the gentle intro to Broadway. The performances are good and the highlights of the main set are White Man In Hammersmith Palais, Magnificent Seven, “blast from the past” Clash City Rockers, a passionate Koka Kola and an imaginative Charlie Don’t Surf.

The first CD cuts out at the end of London Calling and the 2^nd CD begins at the beginning of Clampdown. The first very strong encore begins with Ghetto Defendant followed by Stay Free not played since June 80. The encore then takes off with a no pause charge through Brand New Cadillac, Safe European Home, Janie Jones and ends with a great Complete Control with an excellent long building intro. 

The second encore begins after an edit with Armagideon Time and the rare Innoculated City (sung by Joe). The band then wrap it up in style blasting through Career Opportunities and ending with London’s Burning.

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bouncer let me and girlfriend in for free

Sheffield Lyceum 11 Oct 1981 sunday .can confirm this.i went to bridlington on the sat and got in at sheffield on the sunday for free,bouncer let me and girlfriend in. nudger

Bribed the doorman £5 to let me in

Rick0burk - Bribed the doorman £5 to let me in , just @ Junco. Some fool was handing out mushrooms so can't remember the encore. Or indeed getting home.

stevekim - this gig was sunday night 11 October, i was there ans still have my ticket.

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Setlist

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Broadway One More Time Know Your Rights The Guns Of Brixton Train In Vain White Man In Ham Palais The Magnificent Seven Ivan Meets GI Joe Clash City Rockers Koka Kola Junco Partner The Leader Charlie Dont Surf Somebody Got Murdered London Calling Clampdown This Is Radio Clash Ghetto Defendent Stay Free Brand New Cadilac Safe European Home Janie Jones Complete Control Armagideon Time Innoculated City Career Opportunities Londons Burning