Sold Date: August 22, 2014
Start Date: August 15, 2014
Final Price: $70.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
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With the Sex Pistols broken up, Johnny Rotten took back the Lydon and got back to work musically. Definitely a big departure from the Sex Pistols sound and image, but I think PIL showcased the range of John Lydon's creativity and uniqueness. And combined with the talents of Keith Levene and Jah Wobble, and a pretty large array of drummers (including Richard Dudanski formerly of the 101ers who played on Metal Box) well, Public Image Ltd.

The Metal Box, a 3- 12" record set- played at 45rpm's, was their second release (1979) following 1978's First Issue. So named, as it's a 16mm metal film canister-embossed with the PIL logo. #461 on Rolling Stones Top 500 Albums of all Times and again at #76 on Rolling Stones Top Albums of the 80's. And although lists inevitably leave out numerous great albums, bands, etc, I always thought it was cool to see PIL get the recognition.

Tracklist:

A Albatross 10:32

  B1 Memories 5:05

  B2 Swan Lake 4:19

  C1 Poptones 7:45

  C2 Careering 4:32

  D1 No Birds 4:43

  D2 Graveyard 3:07

  E1 The Suit 3:29

  E2 Bad Baby 4:30

  F Socialist/Chant/Radio 4 12:31

It was played a few times back in the day, but has remained safe and minty fresh since. The metal box itself shows some wear-basically the silver wearing off-which seems to be an Achilles heal with this cover. Also, there are 5 small scotch tape marks total on front and back (see pics) which I never cleaned or attempted to clean off. But I think it could be done with some know how and/or the help of a professional, without damaging the cannister. The 3 records therein are in excellent condition. And it comes with the original track list paper.. This is definitely something special.

Questions welcome and happy bidding.