Across 8CDs, for the first time ever, the full live sets from the 3 legendary nights in 1976

Status Quo release ‘Status Quo – Live!’ on 16 May 2025 on Edsel Records as a super deluxe 8CD edition [Cat No EDSL0234] that has been described by Classic Rock as “The holy grail for fans of the ‘Frantic Four’ line-up”. This collection offers up – for the first time ever – the full live sets from each of those legendary nights at the Glasgow Apollo Theatre in 1976. The set is delivered in a deluxe 7” box format, with the 8CDs, fold out wallets, and a 24 page illustrated booklet. This edition contains the original ‘Live!’ album itself, newly mastered – plus the original mixes – as well as the full concert recordings from the 27th, 28th and 29th October 1976, which have never before been released in their entirety.
 
Additionally, for Record Store Day 2025, there will be 2LP coloured vinyl exclusive release of the full newly mixed and mastered concert audio from night one – 27th October 1976 – of the Glasgow Apollo Theatre run . This will be available on both ticket stub mint, and blue 140g vinyl, coming with a single sleeve, printed inners, and 5mm spine,


The first live album that they released commercially, the original ‘Live!’ album is an amalgam of those three performances: ‘Status Quo – Live!’ the Super Deluxe Edition offers up each of the concerts in full.
 
The audio for this release has been mixed and mastered from newly-discovered multi-track tapes (one was in a mislabelled box marked Peters and Lee!) that came to light after some forensic tape library work by Andy Gamble. Francis Rossi, who wasn’t fully happy with the audio quality of the original album, has since given this project his personal seal of approval. Originally recorded using the Rolling Stones’ Mobile Studio (also known as the RSM), a studio that was built inside a DAF F1600 turbo truck, the audio has been newly mixed from the source 24 tracks and remastered at AVP Productions Ltd.
 
The 7” boxset also contains new sleeve notes by Classic Rock’s Dave Ling, chronicling the making of the record, and the impact that it had upon release. The booklet is crammed with biographical information, photography and memorabilia relating to the shows, and is rounded off with a bonus article from Andy Gamble (AVP Studios) about the mastering processes and sound engineering behind the release.
 
‘Live!’ has long been regarded as the pinnacle of live rock albums of the seventies, and beyond. It was a Top 3 UK Chart hit for the band. This is Quo at their loudest; noisiest; and at their peak. The ‘Status Quo – Live!’ Super Deluxe Edition offers the full story, and the full experience, of a seminal moment in Rock history.

Pic Credit: Chris Craske

‘In 1974 I was 10 years old, and a friend played me the Status Quo album ‘Hello’.  From the moment I heard Richard Parfitt play the opening riff to ‘Caroline’ I was hooked, nothing was ever the same again!  Those 70’s Quo albums have been the soundtrack of my life, and in my view, Richard Parfitt is one of the greatest guitar players ever!  So, at 60 years of age I thought it was high time I paid homage to the amazing Quo legacy.  I hope you enjoy our version of ‘Caroline’ as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.’

The video was shot at the Tramshed venue in Cardiff, where the band will be playing a special show on Saturday August 10th.

*Single available from all the usual digital outlets.

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes.  He will be undertaking a massive 101 date tour next year that kicks off on 24 March 2023 in Wimborne and closes on 11 November 2023. 

For full details and ticket sales please visit francisrossi.com

It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career.  Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening.

Tickets go on sale Today Friday 15 April. VIP packages are available for those wishing to meet Francis before the show.