Experience the definitive version of a legendary live performance from one of progressive rock's most unique and influential bands. Originally captured in January 1977, this 2025 remaster of Playing The Fool presents Gentle Giant at the peak of their live prowess, re-imagined, mixed, and mastered for stunning clarity and depth.

Produced by Dan Bornemark, this Complete Live Experience captures the full scope of the band's artistry, including restored in-between-song commentary, band introductions, and authentic venue ambience, placing the listener right in the middle of the show.

Key Features/Benefits

• Definitive version of the classic live album, re-imagined, mixed, and mastered in 2025.
• Features the complete full original 1977 setlist plus three previously unreleased tracks.
• Includes restored in-between-song commentary, band introductions, and venue ambience.
• Comes with a double-sided poster and an exclusive booklet featuring photos and new band interviews.
• Import format, presented on Audio CD.

What's Included / Contents

This release is available as a double CD set:

• 2 Audio CDs
• Double-sided poster
• Exclusive booklet with photos and new band interviews

Tracklist Highlights (Full Original Setlist + Unreleased Tracks)

This release features the complete original setlist plus the following three unreleased tracks:

1. Interview (Unreleased Track)
2. Timing (Unreleased Track)
3. Ray Shulman's solo violin feature (Unreleased Track)

Specifications

• Artist/Author: Gentle Giant
• Format: Audio CD (Import)
• Number of Items/Discs: 2
• Release Date: 2025-05-02
• Language: English
• Manufacturer: Chrysalis Records
• Color: Multi-coloured
• Dimensions: 142x10x125mm
• Weight: 100g

For fans of progressive rock, this is the ultimate way to experience Playing The Fool, offering unparalleled clarity and depth to this legendary live recording.