Sex Pistols - The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle FLAC download
- Performer: Sex Pistols
- Title: The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
- Size FLAC ver: 1394 mb
- Released: 1979
- Style: Punk
- Other formats: MP2 VQF DTS AUD RA APE AHX
- Genre: Rock
- Rating: 4.8 of 5

Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | God Save The Queen (Orchestral) | 4:00 |
| 2 | Johnny B GoodeWritten-By – C. Berry* |
6:20 |
| 3 | Black ArabsWritten-By – J. Richman* |
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| 4 | Anarchy In The U.K.Producer – M. Foote*Vocals – Black Arabs |
4:45 |
| 5 | SubstituteWritten-By – P. Townshend* |
3:25 |
| 6 | Don't Give Me No Lip ChildWritten-By – Richards*, J. D. Thomas* |
3:30 |
| 7 | (I'm Not Your) Stepping StoneWritten-By – Boyce/Hart* |
3:05 |
| 8 | L'Anarchie Pour Le UKAccordion [Uncredited] – Marcel AzzolaProducer – J. Davoust*Translated By – L. Brennon*Vocals – Jerzimy |
3:25 |
| 9 | Belsen Was A Gas | 2:10 |
| 10 | Einmal Belsen War Wirklich Bortrefflich | 2:10 |
| 11 | Silly Thing | 3:20 |
| 12 | My WayWritten-By – Francois*, Revaux*, Anka* |
4:05 |
| 13 | I Wanna Be Me | 3:03 |
| 14 | Something ElseWritten-By – Cochran*, Sheeley* |
3:25 |
| 15 | Rock Around The ClockWritten-By – D. E. Knight*, M. Freedman* |
2:20 |
| 16 | Lonely Boy | 3:30 |
| 17 | No One Is InnocentVocals – Ronnie Biggs |
3:00 |
| 18 | C'mon EverybodyWritten-By – Cochran*, Capehart* |
2:10 |
| 19 | EMI (Orchestral) | 3:45 |
| 20 | The Great Rock 'N' Roll SwindleWritten-By – Temple* |
4:30 |
| 21 | Friggin' In The Riggin'Arranged By – Jones*Written-By – Trad.* |
3:40 |
| 22 | You Need HandsVocals – Malcolm McLarenWritten-By – Irwin* |
2:50 |
| 23 | Who Killed BambiWritten-By – Ten Pole Tudor*, Vivienne Westwood |
3:00 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Toshiba EMI Ltd
Notes
Japanese reissue forming part of the 'Rock The 100' series released in 1999.Picture CD.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4988006771628
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album) | Virgin | VD 2510 | UK | 1979 |
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album, RE) | Virgin | VD 2510 | Australia | 1981 |
| LA-259, LA-259 82.555 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (LP, Album, Fir) | Virgin, Virgin | LA-259, LA-259 82.555 | Mexico | 1980 |
| 511 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | DMC Records | 511 | Thailand | 1993 |
| V-2168, V2168 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (LP, Comp) | Virgin, Virgin | V-2168, V2168 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | The Great Rock 'N' Roll SwindleWritten-By – Julien Temple, Paul Cook, Steve Jones |
4:30 |
| A1 | American Express Lawyer Telephone Conversation | |
| B | Rock Around The ClockWritten-By – Jimmy De Knight, Max C. Freedman |
2:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – E. Kassner Music Co Ltd
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Bass [Uncredited] – Dave Goodman
- Drums – Paul Cook
- Guitar – Steve Jones
- Producer – Cook*, Jones*
- Vocals – Tenpole Tudor*
Notes
Issued with a yellow label on side B in a picture sleeve that was soon banned after an Injunction by American Express on grounds of 'infringement of copyright'This A4/B4 pressing features an additional recording of the Amex lawyer conversation regarding their objections to the use of the credit card image.
Dave Goodman stated in his book "My Amazing Adventures With The Sex Pistols" (page 169) that he played bass on both tracks, which were recorded in June 1978 at Ramport Studios (115 Thessaly Road, London SW8). Vocals by Edward Tudor-Pole were added later on.
Label A: chromatic "THE GREAT ROCK'N'ROLL SWINDLE"
Label B: yellow with black print
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): VS290 A4
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): VS290 B4
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS 290 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (7", Single, Pur) | Virgin | VS 290 | UK | 1979 |
| 100 916, 100 916-100 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (7", Single, Ame) | Virgin, Virgin | 100 916, 100 916-100 | Germany | 1979 |
| VS 290 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (7", Single, Red) | Virgin | VS 290 | UK | 1979 |
| VS 290 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (7", Single, Uto) | Virgin | VS 290 | UK | 1979 |
| 100 916, 100 916-100 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (7", Single, Sex) | Virgin, Virgin | 100 916, 100 916-100 | Germany | 1979 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | God Save The Queen SymphonyVocals – Malcolm MacLaren*Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
| A2 | Johnny B GoodeProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – C. Berry* |
| A3 | Road RunnerProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – J. Richman* |
| A4 | Black ArabsProducer – M. Foote*Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Biggs*, Jones* |
| A5 | Anarchy In The UKProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
| A6 | SubstituteProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – P. Townshend* |
| A7 | Don't Give Me No Lip ChildProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Richards*, J. D. Thomas* |
| A8 | (I'm Not Your) Stepping StoneProducer – Goodman*, Thraves*, Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Boyce/Hart* |
| A9 | L'Anarchie Pour Le U.K.Producer – J. Davoust*Translated By – L. Brennon*Vocals – JerzimyWritten-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
| A10 | Einmal Belsen War VortrefflichWritten-By – Rotten*, Cook*, Vicious*, Jones* |
| A11 | Einmal Belsen War Wirklich VortrefflichProducer – Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Rotten*, Cook*, Vicious*, Jones* |
| B1 | Silly ThingWritten-By, Producer – Cook*, Jones* |
| B2 | My WayProducer – Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Francois*, Revaux*, Anka* |
| B3 | I Wanna Be MeProducer – Dave GoodmanWritten-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
| B4 | Something ElseProducer – Jones*Written-By – Cochran*, Sheeley* |
| B5 | Rock Around The ClockArranged By – Jeffes*Producer – Jones*Written-By – D. E. Knight*, M. Freedman* |
| B6 | Lonely BoyWritten-By, Producer – Cook*, Jones* |
| B7 | No One Is InnocentVocals – Ronnie BiggsWritten-By, Producer – Biggs*, Jones* |
| B8 | C'mon EverybodyWritten-By – Cochran*, Capehart* |
| B9 | E.M.I. (Orch)Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
| B10 | The Great Rock 'N' Roll SwindleProducer – Cook*, Jones*Written-By – Temple*, Cook*, Jones* |
| B11 | Friggin' In The Riggin'Arranged By – Jones*Written-By – Trad.* |
| B12 | You Need HandsVocals – Malcolm McLarenWritten-By – Irwin* |
| B13 | Who Killed BambiWritten-By – Ten Pole Tudor*, Vivienne Westwood |
Notes
Track A10 "Einmal Belsen War Vortrefflich" live in San Francisco.Tracks A1, B5, B9, B11, B12 & B13 produced by A Maxibest Production.
Tracks A2, A3, A5 to A8, B3 recorded in 1976.
℗ 1979 Virgin Records Ltd.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album) | Virgin | VD 2510 | UK | 1979 |
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album, RE) | Virgin | VD 2510 | Australia | 1981 |
| 300 279-420, 300 277, 300 278 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album) | Virgin, Virgin, Virgin | 300 279-420, 300 277, 300 278 | Netherlands | 1979 |
| 511 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | DMC Records | 511 | Thailand | 1993 |
| V-2168, V2168 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (LP, Comp) | Virgin, Virgin | V-2168, V2168 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | God Save The Queen (Symphony)Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
4:00 |
| 2 | Rock Around The ClockVocals – Tenpole TudorWritten-By – D. E. Knight*, M. Freedman* |
2:03 |
| 3 | Johnny B. GoodeVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – C. Berry* |
2:34 |
| 4 | Road RunnerVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – J. Richman* |
3:39 |
| 5 | Black ArabsVocals – Black ArabsWritten-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Biggs*, Jones* |
4:45 |
| 6 | Anarchy In The U.K.Vocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
3:32 |
| 7 | Watcha Gonna Do About ItVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Potter*, S.Well* |
1:53 |
| 8 | Who Killed Bambi?Vocals – Ten Pole Tudor*Written-By – Tenpole Tudor, Vivienne Westwood |
3:01 |
| 9 | Silly ThingVocals – Paul CookWritten-By – Cook*, Jones* |
2:50 |
| 10 | SubstituteVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Pete Townsend* |
3:06 |
| 11 | Don't Give Me No Lip ChildVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Richards*, J.D.Thomas* |
3:27 |
| 12 | I'm Not Your Stepping StoneVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Hart*, Boyce* |
3:05 |
| 13 | Lonely BoyVocals – Steve Jones Written-By – Cook*, Jones* |
3:01 |
| 14 | Somethin' ElseVocals – Sid ViciousWritten-By – Cochran*, Sheeley* |
2:09 |
| 15 | Anarchie Pour Le U.K.Vocals – JerzimyWritten-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
3:24 |
| 16 | Einmal War Belsen BortrefflichVocals – Johnny RottenWritten-By – Rotten*, Cook*, Vicious*, Jones* |
2:08 |
| 17 | Einmal War Belsen Wirflich BortrefflichVocals – Ronnie BiggsWritten-By – Rotten*, Cook*, Vicious*, Jones* |
2:12 |
| 18 | No One Is InnocentVocals – Ronnie BiggsWritten-By – Biggs*, Jones* |
3:00 |
| 19 | My WayVocals – Sid ViciousWritten-By – François*, Revaux*, Anka* |
4:04 |
| 20 | C'Mon EverybodyVocals – Sid ViciousWritten-By – Cochran*, Capehart* |
1:54 |
| 21 | E.M.I. (Orchestral)Vocals – Steve Jones Written-By – Matlock*, Rotten*, Cook*, Jones* |
3:44 |
| 22 | The Great Rock 'N' Roll SwindleVocals – Sex PistolsWritten-By – Temple*, Cook*, Jones* |
4:14 |
| 23 | You Need HandsVocals – Malcolm McLarenWritten-By – Irwin* |
2:49 |
| 24 | Friggin' In The RigginArranged By – Jones*Vocals – Steve Jones Written-By – Trad.* |
3:33 |
Credits
- Photography By [Photos From The Film] – Andrew Watson , Bob Gruen, Heinz Zawodski, Joe Stevens , John Tiberi, June Myles, Trevor Key
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 077778787624
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Rights Society: BIEM/S.I.A.E.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album) | Virgin | VD 2510 | UK | 1979 |
| VD 2510 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (2xLP, Album, RE) | Virgin | VD 2510 | Australia | 1981 |
| LA-259, LA-259 82.555 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (LP, Album, Fir) | Virgin, Virgin | LA-259, LA-259 82.555 | Mexico | 1980 |
| 511 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | DMC Records | 511 | Thailand | 1993 |
| V-2168, V2168 | Sex Pistols | The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (LP, Comp) | Virgin, Virgin | V-2168, V2168 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
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