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The Rolling Stones / El Mocambo 1977

Legendary club dates officially released

The Rolling Stones secret gig at Toronto’s El Mocambo club in March 1977 is to be released officially for the first time next month.

The band played two shows in the tiny 300-capacity venue on the 4th and 5th of March ’77 and the audio is being issued across a 2CD set and as a 4LP vinyl package. Both formats feature the whole performance from the second date, with three bonus tracks from the 4 March gig, all newly mixed by Bob Clearmountain.

The 23 tracks include Muddy Waters’ ‘Mannish Boy,’ Bo Diddley’s ‘Crackin’ Up’, ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together’, ‘Tumbling Dice’, Willie Dixon’s ‘Little Red Rooster’, the live debut of ‘Worried About You’, ‘Honky Tonk Women’, ‘Hot Stuff’ and many more.

The release date for El Mocambo is 13 May 2022. The vinyl set is pretty expensive although Amazon France is significantly cheaper than most.

Tracklisting

El Mocambo 1977 The Rolling Stones /

      1. Honky Tonk Women (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      2. All Down The Line (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      3. Hand Of Fate (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      4. Route 66 (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      5. Fool To Cry (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      6. Crazy Mama (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      7. Mannish Boy (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      8. Crackin’ Up (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      9. Dance Little Sister (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      10. Around And Around (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      11. Tumbling Dice (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      12. Hot Stuff (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      13. Star Star (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      14. Let’s Spend The Night Together (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      15. Worried Life Blues (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      16. Little Red Rooster (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      17. It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It) (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      18. Rip This Joint (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      19. Brown Sugar (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      20. Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      21. Melody (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      22. Luxury (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)
      23. Worried About You (Live at the El Mocambo 1977)

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SDE Reader

What upset me in those pre-Darryl Jones releases is the total invisibility of Bill Wyman. It is as he had never been an historical Stones : no picture of him on the booklet or inlay card just his name as musician . Jagger who surely manage the band for years now consider that because he quit he is forgotten ! What a shame the quiet stone was part of the story too , and considering the legacy of Mick Taylor and BWand how they are ignored for years it ‘s really a shame

SDE Reader

Side b of lp4 is etched . A nice way to increase the price.

Arcamnuts
SDE Legend

Yes, the vinyl 4 is overpriced but don’t moan, simply wait for market forces to intervene and prices to drop 6 months after release.

Duck
SDE Reader

While I excited that we get the very rare “Melody” from the first day, we’re not getting the complete, albeit only one song, performance from the second day. Keith’s “Happy” is missing. I’m guessing it was a shambolic mess, but I wish it was included. We haven’t minded in the past (LA Friday) and enjoyed them. Perhaps it sees the light of day as a Japanese bonus track? That was the ONLY bonus track on the SHM super deluxe edition of “Live In Hyde Park” and it was issued as a one song single CD.

Duck
SDE Reader

Just checked the tracklist on HMV Japan — no bonus tracks in the listing, the same 23 tracks as the rest of the world.

SDE Resident

And all Stones fans know that one of the many side-stories associated with the El Mo shows is that Richards was busted… and the band were ordered to play a benefit concert for the blind in Oshawa, Ontario (a Toronto suburb) in 1979… the Stones only show that year… wouldn’t it be something if the upcoming El Mo release is then followed by an Oshawa, 1979 release? Here are some good links: https://chronicle.durhamcollege.ca/2020/01/durhams-music-scenethe-day-the-rolling-stones-played-in-oshawa/ and https://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/once-upon-a-city-archives/2018/02/21/keith-richards-arrest-led-to-rolling-stones-concert-for-the-blind-in-oshawa.html

JackFrost
SDE Resident

And no DVD release ? Is this a release outside of the ” Frome the vault ” series ? It doesn´t matter, I will buy it. They surely didn´t filmed this concert, right ?

SDE Resident

The shows were not filmed.

zally
SDE Fanatic

unbelievable. 4 lps no cd ? why not release both shows > its another cut and paste job. this cover and the blues cover are AWFULL. i am ashamed to be a fan .exile with new overdubs was a mess. who is in charge?

SDE Resident

There is a 2cd set. Buy it, guvnor.

Seikotsi
SDE Resident

I really like the cover and the look of the coloured vinyl. The price slightly less.

SDE Reader

They are really getting out of hand with these prices! Are they kidding? Its a 45 year old concert! $106.00 for four vinyl?? No thanx!! They are scraping the bottom of the barrel with this! Such BS.

Last edited 3 years ago by J. Kelly
Remi
SDE Reader

The double CD is available for a cheap price. We have a choice…

Vincent
SDE Reader

Looking forward to seeing this in store!
This should be available to us here in Australia, I would think!
Ideally they won’t put too much of a polish, on this show.
A little rawness to the sound….

Digital
SDE Resident

AUD$33.99 at JB HI FI.

Bill Z
SDE Reader

Keith: Let’s use an album cover that’s as generic as the one from that blues album we released a few years ago. You know, something that shows very little effort.
Mick: No, that was too much trouble. We’ll go with one that shows literally no effort at all.

SDE Resident

Keith,, let’s tell bill z that this one says EL MOCAMBO 1977 on it!!
Mick,,yes let’s make the effort!!

Last edited 3 years ago by John mc cann
wem51
SDE Reader

The current price on Amazon Canada for the CD version is $40.00 (Canadian). Who came up with that price? Hopefully the price will drop, otherwise, count me out.

Poptones
SDE Fanatic

The name El Mocambo always reminds me of Elvis Costello’s live album. Great live album.
I don’t know why but El Mocambo will always be associated with Elvis Costello.

Anyway, will definitely stream that album but won’t buy this live album from the Stones. I have way too many…

KBKB
SDE Resident

Sadly this ludicrously expensive. This isn’t even a boxset (thankfully) with the postage this is nearly £100 for the colour vinyl? Consider I’ve just picked up the 4LP boxset of Goats Head Soup brand new sealed on eBay for £28 free postage (think there’s still some left, £36 with a 20% off code) I’m hoping that this set goes down by the end of the year.
Great gig though, but I have a mortgage to pay!

JohnJohn
SDE Resident

“Legendary” is pushing it. Never a big seller in their album catalog and mainly rated “so so” if you will by most critics and fans. More a fun listen for the keenest fans rather than a great listen for all fans. Nice to have the option at least.

Jarmo Keranen
SDE Fanatic

It’s impossible to be a big seller, because this is the first time it is released officially!

SDE Resident

Actually, this has long been considered the ‘holy grail’ for die-hard Stones fans. Also, it can’t be a big seller, as this is the first time it has ever officially been released.

Duane
SDE Reader

…for the vinyl.

Duane
SDE Reader

Thanks Paul! Buying the cd’s now but I’ll wait for the price drop this fall!

Edward B
SDE Reader

Oh what’s with the boring cover? Did one of Jagger’s [great] grand kids design it?

SDE Resident

No because Mick was 28 in 1971 when they first used the logo ,so that would mean he would have had to father a child who then had another child ,who then had another child who then grew up to be a artist!!! I think it’s unlikely

ENGLAND
SDE Fanatic

…but physically possible.

SDE Resident

This’ll be a very welcome birthday present to myself. Always preferred the El Mocambo side on Love You Live to the rest. The Stones seem to play with more intensity (as the guy in Lost in Translation would say) in smaller venues – refer also Stripped. I see they have really pushed the boat out on the artwork again! I’d have let them use my shot of the El Mocambo sign if they’d asked.

adanac
SDE Reader

Why wouldn’t they release both complete show dates ?

Distantsun101
SDE Reader

Interestingly when I started to hear rumours about this if you start to type “love you live” into the Amazon U.K. app search bar up pops Love you love super deluxe edition. I’m sort of hoping for a LuL SDE if just the 76 / 77 tour with Knebworth and taking off the Mocambo… can but hope !

Jarmo Keranen
SDE Fanatic

There wasn’t any tour in 1977. Love You Live contains tracks from the American tour in 1975 and European tour in 1976. Four tracks on side three were from the El Mocambo shows. El Mocambo shows were the only ones the Stones performed in 1977. The next Stones tour was American tour 1978!

Paulus
SDE Reader

Much longed for release by my favourite band but what is it with that ridiculous price, is it just because everything else has gone bananas that this stuff goes up as well.
Where is the coloured vinyl set I wonder?

Electric Sydney
SDE Resident

Undiscover is offering colored vinyl.

paustin
SDE Reader

my guess is the colored vinyl is exclusive to their website and Universal etc etc

JeffDee
SDE Reader

This looks like a good one. Always liked the tracks from this show on Love You Live. Ordered.

SDE Resident

I would have preferred a 4 CD set with the complete both nights, but I guess this will have to do.
If they release a full version plus blu ray 5.1 next year I shall be suitably ticked off!

Alan Blevin
SDE Reader

Apparently a lot of the tape from the show on the 4th is unusable.

Edward B
SDE Reader

I don’t think that will happen….

SDE Resident

Does this duplicate any of the performances from Love You Live?

SDE Resident

Thanks!

Remi
SDE Reader

Yes, and these tracks were overdubbed. I suppose that we’ll hear them as nature intended on this live album.

SDE Fanatic

Sucking in the 70s has also at least one track, if I remember correctly. Ordered in the US. I am sure the price comes down. Also, amazon UK has a good price for Goats Head Soup, $65 shipped to the US, 3CD plus Blu Ray…. here it is still $99 plus VAT. Peace.

Mustang Man
SDE Resident

“Mannish Boy” – 4:38 (Edited version from Love You Live (1977), per Wikipedia.

Last edited 3 years ago by Mustang Man
Remi
SDE Reader

This is very exciting, much more interesting than the 90’s concerts releases that appear twice a year. Their version of It’s only rock’n’roll is very good. I really love its sludgy and druggy vibration. The setlist is a fan dream come true. What more can you ask ? Right now, french prices are the best, on Amazon, but also on fnac.com.

cookstown
SDE Reader

Ordered from Amazon France £78 including postage. Still expensive but there’s no way I’m missing this one. Thanks again Paul for all your hard work.

SDE Resident

I would love to see SDE interview Eddie Kramer and Bob Clearmountain, to discuss the original tapes of the two shows, and how they were always viewed as “damaged” and how they got to a release, 45 years later.

AdeSwat
SDE Reader

‘Legiondary’ hmm I guess the question is, was this actually any good and what is the audio quality like? Having purchased a live Queen 10″ album recently, the quality was appalling….

SDE Resident

£100 for 4 lp’s and 1 of the sides is empty, so it seems (nothing listed for disc 4 side 2). What a swizz!