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BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert | ||||
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Released | 8 November 1993 | |||
Recorded | 21 February 1979 | |||
Venue | Paris Theatre, London, England, UK | |||
Genre | Punk Rock, Oi!, New Wave | |||
Length | 32:16 | |||
Label | Windsong International | |||
Producer | Chris Lycett | |||
Sham 69 live and compilation albums chronology | ||||
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