The Complete Albums 1979–1988 (reissue, remastered)

~ Release by Saxon (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

All CDs are stored in replica LP cardboard sleeves.
Manufactured in the E.U.

Annotation last modified on 2025-02-09 21:10 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Saxon

2▶CD: Wheels of Steel

3▶CD: Strong Arm of the Law

4▶CD: Denim and Leather

5▼CD: The Eagle Has Landed
#	Title	Rating	Length
1	Motorcycle Man recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Motorcycle Man (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Carbert Music Inc.	5	4:22
2	747 (Strangers in the Night) recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: 747 (Strangers in the Night) (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)	4	4:38
3	Princess of the Night recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Princess of the Night (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation	5	4:21
4	Strong Arm of the Law recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Strong Arm of the Law (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)	4	4:40
5	Heavy Metal Thunder recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Heavy Metal Thunder (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)	5	4:10
6	20,000 Ft live recording of: 20,000 ft. writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation		3:27
7	Wheels of Steel recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Wheels of Steel (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)	4	8:52
8	Never Surrender recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Never Surrender (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation	4	3:54
9	Fire in the Sky recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Fire in the Sky (in 1981) composer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation	4	2:42
10	Machine Gun recorded in: Europe (in 1981) live recording of: Machine Gun (in 1981) writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation	4	3:52
11	And the Bands Played On live recording of: And the Bands Played On writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation		3:05
12	See the Light Shining live recording of: See the Light Shining writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)		5:25
13	Frozen Rainbow live recording of: Frozen Rainbow writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Heath Levy Music and Nereus Music		6:03
14	Midnight Rider live recording of: Midnight Rider writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist) publisher: Axis Music Ltd. and Carlin Music Corporation		5:21
15	Dallas 1 PM live recording of: Dallas 1 PM writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)		6:14
16	Hungry Years live recording of: Hungry Years writer: Biff Byford, Steve Dawson (UK bassist for Saxon), Pete Gill, Graham Oliver (blues rock, hard rock, UK) and Paul Quinn (Saxon guitarist)		5:52

6▶CD: Power & the Glory

7▶CD: Crusader

8▶CD: Innocence Is No Excuse

9▶CD: Rock the Nations

10▶CD: Destiny

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Release

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/6078915 [info]
ASIN:	UK: B00HWI7XNA [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/saxon/the_complete_albums_1979_1988.p/ [info] https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Saxon/The_Complete_Albums_1979-1988/479133 [info]
show notes:	http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/04/album-review-saxon-the-complete-albums-1979-1988/ [info] https://shop.napalmrecords.com/saxon-the-complete-albums-1979-1988-10-cd-box.html [info]

Release group

includes:	Crusader Denim and Leather Destiny Innocence Is No Excuse Power & the Glory Rock the Nations Saxon Strong Arm of the Law The Eagle Has Landed Wheels of Steel

reviews:	http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/04/album-review-saxon-the-complete-albums-1979-1988/ [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/saxon/the_complete_albums_1979_1988/ [info] https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Saxon/The_Complete_Albums_1979-1988/479133 [info]

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Release information

Barcode:: 825646326921
Format:: 10×CD
Length:: 11:52:01

Additional details

Type:: Album + Compilation
Packaging:: Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
Status:: Official
Language:: English
Script:: Latin
Data quality:: Normal

Labels

Parlophone
825646326921

Release events

Europe
2014-03-17

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