The Jam – BBC Collection 1977–78 (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)

This album brings together three legendary BBC live sessions recorded by The Jam across 1977 and 1978.

These performances capture the raw intensity and growing sophistication of The Jam’s sound, offering fans a glimpse into the rise of one of the most celebrated British bands of the late 1970s.

Featured here, are cuts from The Jam’s debut studio album, In the City, its 1977 follow-up, This Is the Modern World, and 1978’s All Mod Cons. Included, are a number of the band’s most iconic early songs such as In the City, The Modern World, Carnaby Street, Billy Hunt, ‘A’ Bomb in Wardour Street, News of the World and more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. In the City (2:18) *
2. Art School (1:59) *
3. I’ve Changed My Address (3:29) *
4. The Modern World (2:40) *
5. All Around the World (2:18) **
6. London Girl (2:38) **
7. Bricks and Mortar (1:37) **
8. Carnaby Street (2:26) **
9. Billy Hunt (3:20) ***

Side Two

1. In the Street Today (1:39) ***
2. The Combine (2:39) ***
3. Sounds from the Street (2:57) ***
4. Don’t Tell Them You’re Sane (3:22) ***
5. ‘A’ Bomb in Wardour Street (2:57) ***
6. News of the World (3:38) ***
7. Here Comes the Weekend (3:35) ***

* John Peel Session, 26 April 1977

** John Peel Session, 19 July 1977

*** In Concert, Paris Theatre, London, 1 June 1978

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Cult Legends

Catalogue No: CL97893

Barcode: 8717662597893

Release Date: 24 Jan 2025