With the recent anniversaries of the Ramones debut album and Joey Ramone passing away, it's time to dig into my 40th anniversary reissue of It's Alive.
Front Cover
Ramones 'It's Alive,' 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Back Cover
The Deluxe Edition comes correct with 4 CDs and 2 LPs
Inside Gatefold
The 40th Anniversary version hit stores on September 20, 2019.
4 CD Set
'It's Alive' was originally released in April of 1979.
CD detail
'It's Alive' was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London on New Year's Eve, 1977.
Inner Gatefold
The December 31 performance was the last of a four-show run in London at the end of 1977.
Booklet Cover
The New Year's Eve show was chosen for the live album because it was considered the best set of the four: it ended with the first ten rows of fans threw their seats at the stage at the end of the show.
Booklet Back Cover
The show was also filmed, with part of the footage released on the 2007 DVD 'It's Alive 1974-1996.'
Liner Notes
Legendary producer Steve Albini contributed to the liner notes for the 40th Anniversary reissue.
More Liner Notes
Now that I've busted it open, should I listen to it on vinyl or on CD?
