De Montfort Hall, Leicester (Early Show)

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell] Transferred from the original D.I.R. “British Biscuit” broadcast reels. [Simon_Funnell]

Really A++ quality. The old versions were A+, but the TM version is, as always, just as tad better (TM). The best thing next to perfect. [kaspergm]

I guess I find myself somewhat at odds with other listeners as I'd rate this recordng somewhat lower than A+. No question this is the best version of the show, but it is still form a flawed source with quite considerable high frequency distorton (quite apparent with Phil's vocals) on some of the songs. Low end on 11th Earl is better than anywhere else though. Really hope this show sees a full, official release some day. [ca1ore]

No complaints here. Sounds great! [Duke23]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell] Technical Notes By Dan Lore
It is a remastered version of the Rainbow Theater Show from 02-Jan-77 that is from the British Biscuit reels. Some technical notes:
- The levels on 'Squonk' have been evened out to match the rest of the show. The 'squeals' are still there, but are a little less obvious.
- This show was in some serious need of bottom end. This has been added. (For those of you with a subwoofer, this show will give it a bit of a workout.)
- The DJ banter has been kept, but the commercials have been removed. (My motto: I don't watch commercials on TV, hence, I don't want them on my audio. I know this goes against the purists, but I can't bring myself to listen to 27 year old commercials more than once.)
[Simon_Funnell]

Although both versions of this show are excellent, this one is the better. The bass is phenominal! [LivingForever]

Another great Dan's job. A special mention for the bass frequencies. G. [Gigio67]

Going to say an A-. Like to reserve the A+ and A grades for the ones truly deserving of such. While the mix is a definite upgrade, the lack of bass response is still a consideration. Besides which, I'm going with an A- for other reasons: First of all, it is far from a complete set - the inclusion of "All In A Mouse's Night" is interesting from a collector's standpoint, but, considering that that piece is certainly one of the "lesser" works in their repertoire, the bonus is limited there. Very weak audience content, especially for a London crowd. Also, the band is really "feeling their way" through the new tunes at this stage. It is among the first gigs with Chester and the group just isn't at their fighting weight performance-wise. The soundboard from São Paulo and Zurich revisited are still the standards from this tour for me. Peace! [jrromman]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell]

Got to take issue in regards to how many rated this one A+ or A. Sure, Pre-FM from '77 is a treasure, but the master still sounds like it is from an old cassette - no bass response, tinny treble. This is by no means a knock to Mark and Jeff and the tremendous work the BURP people do. They just didn't have much to work with as all. A+ from '77 is São Paulo or Digital Bros. Zurich (my favorite). This isn't even a complete show. And, early in the tour - with Chester just getting started - not the best of performances either. I mean, you need to have a live "Mouse's Night," but beyond that, not a true keeper in my view. A-. Peace! [jrromman]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell] Note : Track 1.8 is not from the original tapes but is part of the BURP 17 distribution [Simon_Funnell]

I have an one disc version of this. [ragnarock]

Track 1.8 Unknown Source...But is from the Knebworth 1978 show. [squonkendos]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell]

I also have the original vinyl boot from which this name originated from (Big Thumb). Some versions had Unquiet Earth/Afterglow, mine has All in A Mouse's Night [squonkman]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell]Most complete version, but sound suffers a bit.

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell] Got the original vinyl press 23 years ago, a great piece, a great performance. [Gigio67]

Great, but incomplete, show. Mine also has part of the "The Lamb..." from the Shrine 1975--the show that was desecrated for the "Archive" box set. [Bangsmith]

Have this on Vinyl. Labelled as A Living Story Catalog Number PG1300. [2ndsout]

2nd Chester Thomson show.

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell] Transfer from vinyl

A mid-80's pirate transfer from vinyl to tape then to vinyl again of "White Mountain" and "Living Story"; both sounds worse than the beautiful originals. [Gigio67]

I have the original vinil: not so bad! [dr.dado]

Previously listed here and elsewhere (and reflected in artwork) as Rainbow Theatre, London 02-Jan-77. However comparison's with genunine audience recording of 02-Jan-77 shows that no songs match. This is now considered to be from the Leicester multitrack recording, most likely the early show except from Mouse's Night which is from the late show [Simon_Funnell]

Listed as Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN 12-Mar-77, but most likely an inferior version of the Rainbow 02-Jan-77 FM Broadcast. Has song intro's cut out.