A veritable institution of British folk, Fairport Convention has been going strong since the mid-1960s. This double album showcases the band’s stunning concert at Rock City, in Nottingham, on 26 January 1987.

Featured here are incredible adaptations of John Barleycorn and Reynard the Fox, several cuts from the then recently released Expletive Delighted! album, including Three Left Feet, Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór, Portmeirion and Sack the Juggler, alongside fan favourites such as Meet On the Ledge, and more.

There is a beautiful symmetry between Dave Pegg’s mandolin and Martin Allcock’s bouzouki; Ric Sanders raises the roof on electric violin, Dave Mattacks’ drums are quietly steady and Simon Nicol’s guitar and voice completes the picture.

This is a must for all Fairport fans!

Track Listing

Side One

1. Dirty Linen
2. John Barleycorn
3. Three Left Feet
4. Crazy Man Michael
5. The Wise Maid

Side Two

1. The Hiring Fair
2. Bankruptured
3. Close to the Wind
4. Head in a Sack
5. Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór

Side Three

1. Reynard the Fox
2. Portmerion
3. Honour and Praise
4. The Lark in the Morning
5. Royal Selection No. 13

Side Four

1. Wat Tyler
2. Jams O’Donnell’s Jig
3. The Swirling Pit
4. High Road to Linton
5. Sack the Jaggler
6. Meet On the Ledge

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

No of Discs: 2

Label: Trading Places

Catalogue No: TDP54134

Barcode: 5060672881340

Release Date: 21 Jun 2024