1 No 1 First issue (cassette).

Public Image Ltd. First issue.

Interestingly Side 1 plays the songs from Side 2 and vice versa. This was probably a cock up when printing the details onto the cassette shell. I am unsure whether many/any other copies are the same.

2 No 2 Metal Box (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Metal Box.  (Thanks Mick & Pete).

The cassette issue of Metal Box was interesting for a number of reasons.

Firstly because the tracklist had been jumbled around and secondly because of the rechristening of No birds do sing.

Memories & Swan Lake have been moved to the begining of Side 2, being replaced on Side 1 by "no bodies" (an alternative title for No birds do sing) and Graveyard (an instrumental version of Another that appeared originally as a bside on the Memories single).

The final three songs on Side 2 are also grouped together under one track.

3 No 3 Paris in the Spring (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Paris in the Spring cassette.  (Thanks Mick & Pete).

This is the Virgin Oved re-issue of the original cassette.

4 No 4 Flowers of Romance (cassette).

Public image Ltd. The Flowers of Romance.  (Thanks Mick).

Tracks are in the same running order as the LP and CD issue.

Inlay card lists running times of each individual song.

5 No 5 Live in Tokyo (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Live in Tokyo.  (Thanks Mick).

This is the 1986 Elektra/Asylum reissue of PiL's Live in Tokyo album, originally released on Virgin in 1983.

6 No 6 This is What You Want... (cassette).

Public image Ltd. This is what you want ... This is what you get.  (Thanks Mick).

Virgin reissue of album, features 2 page fold out with information.

7 No 7 Cassette - (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Cassette.  (Thanks Mick).

PiL's generic album from 1986, appropriately titled "cassette".

8 No 8 Happy? (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Happy?  (Thanks Mick).

PiL's 1987 album Happy? - an album sadly under-respected by many...

9 No 9 Seattle single (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Seattle cassette single.  (Thanks Mick).

Features the 1987 re-recording of The Suit, originally from Metal Box. The Seattle 12" single featured a re-recorded version of Religion.

10 No 10 9 (cassette).

Public image Ltd. 9.  (Thanks Mick).

Fold out insert features full album lyrics.

11 No 11 Greatest Hits So Far (cassette).

Public image Ltd. The Greatest Hits So Far.  (Thanks Mick).

This is the American edition of the Greatest Hits album.

Features artwork by renound Australian artist Reg Mombassa.

12 No 12 Don't ask me single (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Don't ask me single cassette.  (Thanks Mick).

Cassette come in a wrap around card sleeve that is open at both ends.

Both sides of the cassette play the same.

13 No 13 That What Is Not (cassette).

Public image Ltd. That What is Not.  (Thanks Mick).

 This is the Canadian edition of the album.

Insert features full lyrics.

14 No 14 Cruel single (cassette).

Public image Ltd. Cruel single cassette.  (Thanks Mick).

PiL's last single... so far!

34 No 34 Happy? (Cassette). (Indonesian).

This is the Indonesian version of the Public Image Ltd cassette Happy ? it comes in the tropical box used in hot countries

35 No 35 The Very Best of Public Image Ltd. (Cassette). (Abu Dhabi).

This is a cassette from Abu Dhabi is is called the Very Best of Public Image Ltd it comes with 18 tracks and is in the tropical container, the artwork is goos quality and it has booklet with all the words for all the tracks. (Thanks Simon).

36 No 36 Public Image Ltd. (Promo Cassette).

This is a 4 track promo for the release of the album 9. it comes with basic artwork and very little information on the sleeve. (Thanks simon).

37 No 37 Live in Tokyo. (Cassette).

This is is a live recording from the Sun Plaza on the 1st & 2nd of July 1983. This is the UK version and comes with good but basic artwork. (Thanks Simon).

38 No 38 Astoria London 28.09.87. (Cassette).

This is a very good quality live recording from Public Image Ltd it was recorded at the Astoria in London UK on the 28th September 1987. The cassette comes with do it yourself artwork. This recording cuts out half way yhrough "This is not a love song" which is a real shame as it really is a good recording and i was enjoying listening to it? (Thanks Simon).

39 No 39 The Greatest Hits So Far. (Double Cassette). (Spanish).

This is a Spanish double cassette for the Public Image Ltd album greatest hits so far it is very high quality and comes with a full foldout sleeve for all the words. (Thanks Simon).

42 No 42 Hamburg '86. (cassette).

Hamburg, Germany, Grosse Freiheit 36 - 3.6.1986.  (Thanks Mick)

I bought this tape at a tape stall at the Barras market in Glasgow in 2001. Sound quality is excellent. A fantastic gig too. See the CD listing of this gig for much more info.

Has very basic artwork with full tracklist. The actual venue isn't even mentioned.

43 No 43 Madrid, Spain, 1986. (cassette).

Madrid, Spain, Sala Astoria - 17.10.1986.  (Thanks Mick)

I bought this cassette (along with the Barcelona one!) from a Spanish market, while on holiday there in 2001. The quality is fantastic on both cassettes and they are obviously both very low generation copies.

The artwork for the Madrid tape is actually a page taken from the "Sex Pistols Files" book that was published in the 90's.

The artwork came without a tracklist, so I had to make a note of it myself while listening to the tape.

44 No 44 Barcelona 1986. (cassette).

Barcelona, Spain, Studio 54 - 15.10.1986.  (Thanks Mick)

I bought this tape at a Spanish market in 2001, along with the Madrid tape.

Excellent quality throughout and a great gig.

45 No 45 Aylesbury Friars 1983. (cassette).

Aylesbury, Friars Club - 19.11.1983.  (Thanks Mick & Pete)

Original cassette copy of the Aylesbury gig.

Good artwork with accurate setlist on inner sleeve.

46 No 46 Atlanta 24.4.1980. (Cassette).

Atlanta, Agora Ballroom - 24.4.1980.  (Thanks Mick & Richard)

Great quality cassette with basic, but good artwork.

47 No 47 Glasgow 1986. (cassette).

Glasgow, Scotland, Barrowlands Ballroom - 14.5.1986.  (Thanks Mick)

Excellent quality tape, bought at the Barras market in Glasgow, right next to the venue where the gig was recorded!

Crude, bad quality artwork with no tracklist.

48 No 48 New York, Ritz Riot 198. (cassette).

New York City, The Ritz Theatre - 15.5.1981.  (Thanks Mick & Richard)

Good quality recording of this shambolic PiL "performance" that ended in riot and carnage.

Simple, good quality artwork with (small) setlist.

49 No 49 LA, Olympic Auditorium - 4.5.1980. (cassette).

Los Angeles, CA, Grand Olympic Auditorium - 4.5.1980.  (Thanks Mick & Karsten)

Great quality cassette. Features the complete show.

68 No 68 Metal Box (Cassette).

Public image Ltd. Metal Box.  (Thanks Mick & Pete).

The cassette issue of Metal Box was interesting for a number of reasons.

Firstly because the tracklist had been jumbled around and secondly because of the rechristening of No birds do sing.

Memories & Swan Lake have been moved to the begining of Side 2, being replaced on Side 1 by "no bodies" (an alternative title for No birds do sing) and Graveyard (an instrumental version of Another that appeared originally as a bside on the Memories single).

The final three songs on Side 2 are also grouped together under one track. (Thanks Glyn).

71 No 71 PiL Live at Red Rocks. (cassette).

PiL Live at Red Rocks, cassette.  (Thanks Mick & Ebay US).

I did not intend to add this cassette to the site until I had a little more information about it. However I have been unable to locate any, so I shall just add it.

I bought this tape about 5 months ago from Ebay US. It was part of a lot that also featured Waterboys and Skunk Anansie live tapes. The only information was that the gig was recorded live at Red Rocks (no year or anything else!) The bidding was low and it seemed a great opportunity to get a new PiL gig, so I made sure I won the auction.

Upon first listen to the tape it was obvious from the setlist that it dates from 1987. However, Red Rocks is not listed in my 1987 US tour itinerary book, so it could be that the venue is mis-labeled.  There are no other clues as to the background of the gig.  (Does anyone have any information???)

It sounds like an outdoor performance, so it was probably a festival appearance. PiL play well, although the sound quality is a bit flat with almost no bass.

It appears to be a heavily edited setlist, which again suggests a festival slot.

Lydon doesn't say very much throughout, but does complain about the heat: "Have you got any idea how fucking hot it is up on this stage? We need beer!"

Again, if anyone has any solid information about this tape or gig please let us know.

72 No 72 Live in Newcastle 1978. (cassette).

Live in Newcastle 1978.  (Thanks Mick).

This tape appeared on Ebay last year for a pretty stupid price. It's obviously mislabeled since PiL never played in Newcastle in 1978.

Part of me actually hoped that it would be 25th Dec or the first Brussels set mis-labeled but in truth it's just a VERY shitty version of Paris, 78. The worst quality version I've heard - slowed down and with almost too much tape hiss to bear. AVOID!

The unlisted version of "Fodderstompf" is actually the 2nd version of Annalisa.

Religion is still incomplete.

73 No 73 Bologna Reggio Emilia Italy September 6th 1987 (Cassette).

This is a good quality live recording From PIL in Italy it was recorded at Bologna Reggio Emilia Italy September 6th 1987. It comes with good artwork. (Thanks Simon).

74 No 74 Buenos Aires Argentina September 4th 1992 (Cassette).

This is a live recording of Public Image Ltd which was recorded in Buenos Aires Argentina on September 4th 1992. It comes woth good artwork. (Thanks Simon). 

75 No 75 Russell Club Manchester (aka The Factory) June 18th 1979 (Cassette).

This is a live recording from the Russell Club in Manchester from the 18th June 1979. It comes with good artwork. (Thanks Simon).

76 No 76 San Francisco , South of Market Cultural Centre May 10th 1980. (cassette).

This is a live recording from San Francisco it was reorded at the South of Market Cultural Centre on the May 10th 1980. It comes with good artwork. (Thanks Simon).

77 No 77 Toronto, the Masonic temple Concert hall, Canada October 16th 1982. (cassette).

This is a live recording from the Masonic Temple Concert Hall, Toronto, Canada from the 16th October 1982. It comes with good artwork (Thanks Simon).

85 No 85 PIL greatest Hits so far. (USA Promo).(cassette).

This is a USA promo cassette for the Public image Ltd Cassette "The Greatest Hits so far" it comes with basic typed artwork. (Thanks Simon).

86 No 86 Birmingham '92.(cassette).

Birmingham, UK, Aston Villa Centre - 5.5.1992.  (Thanks Gary Tracey).

I missed the opportunity to add this show to my list back in 1999, so it's great to get it at last. Better late than never, especially considering that PiL recordings from 1992 are like gold dust!

Good quality recording, despite a bit of hiss. No artwork or tracklist.

EMI is incomplete and ends when the tape ends.

87 No 87 Manchester '87.(cassette).

Manchester, UK, Apollo Theatre - 25.9.1987.  (Thanks Gary Tracey).

PiL recordings from '87 are almost as rare as those from '92, so adding another to the collection is always a red-letter day.

A bit of a hissy recording and a bit muffled, but still a good show to listen to.

Poor quality artwork with slighty innacurate tracklist.

This is undoubtedly an incomplete recording. Other recordings from the UK tour tend to end with This is Not a Love Song & Holidays in the Sun.

Fat Chance Hotel is on Side 2, not Side 1 as on the tracklist.

Tracklist shows "4 Enclosed Walls" but it is actually "Open & Revolving".

88 No 88 New York, Great Gildersleeves, USA 22nd April 1980. (cassette).

This is a recording from New York it was recording at the great Gildersleeves, in the USA on the 22nd April 1980. It comes with good artwork. (Thanks Simon)

89 No 89 Japan, Tokyo - 1987.(cassette).

Tokyo, Japan, Kokaido Shibuya - 10.12.1987.  (Thanks Mick).

Tape bought from the Barrowland market in Glasgow in 1997. Sounds like a good low generation tape.

It's a soundboard recording, the gig having been broadcast (although not in its entirety) on Japanese radio.

The artwork is good quality and is printed on high quality glossy paper.

The date is wrong however. It says 12.10.1987, although it was actually 10.12.1987. Easy mistake to make really... Due to this I had the gig listed with the wrong date in my collection for many a year.

There is a very crude splice after The Body when we hear the bass intro to Public image but it quickly segues into This is Not a Love Song. Pretty sloppy for a radio broadcast.

Great gig to listen to. Would be excellent if a complete version surfaced!