The Police - The Complete Gateshead 1982 Broadcast [3LP Coloured]

Format: 3 x LP
Catalogue No.: FMGZ239LP-COL / FMGZ239LP / 5056083214310
Release Date: 29 Aug 2025
Genre: Rock

3LP + REPLICA PROGRAM – 500 UNITS TOTAL – LIMITED 250 X COLORED VINYL & 250 X BLACK VINYL

In 1982, The Police were at the height of their fame, touring in support of their massively successful album *Ghost in the Machine*. Their stop in Gateshead, part of the UK leg of the tour, showcased the band’s explosive energy and tight musicianship. Performing at the Gateshead International Stadium (then known as the Gateshead Bowl), the trio—Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland—delivered a hit-packed set that included fan favorites like *"Roxanne,"* *"Message in a Bottle,"* and *"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic."* The open-air venue provided a vibrant atmosphere, with thousands of fans singing along to the band’s distinctive blend of rock, reggae, and new wave. 

The Gateshead concert highlighted The Police’s ability to translate their studio precision into a dynamic live experience. Sting’s charismatic stage presence and soaring vocals were complemented by Summers’ inventive guitar work and Copeland’s frenetic, jazz-inflected drumming. The setlist also featured deeper cuts from *Ghost in the Machine*, such as *"Spirits in the Material World"* and *"Invisible Sun,"* which resonated with the politically charged undertones of the era. The band’s chemistry was undeniable, and their performance demonstrated why they were one of the biggest acts in the world at the time. 

The 1982 Gateshead show remains a memorable moment in The Police’s touring history, supported by an upcoming band called U2 (whatever became of them?), this broadcast captures the band on Stings home turf, playing a truly stunning gig, just before they reached even greater heights with 1983’s *Synchronicity*. 

Though the group would disband by 1986, their early ‘80s concerts were legendary for their intensity and musicianship. For fans in attendance, the Gateshead performance was a testament to The Police’s ability to merge pop sensibilities with sophisticated artistry, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it. 

Spread out over three vinyl discs, for the best possible sonic results and making sure every second of the broadcast is capture on this heavy weight vinyl edition, complete with a reproduction event program.

Now thanks to this release the fans who attended this show can relive that night in 1982 and the fans who didn’t can wish they did !!

First 250 units of the vinyl are coloured. Sold on a first come – first served basis.

Track Listing
Side One
Message In A Bottle 
Every Thing She Does Is Magic
Walking On The Moon

Side Two
Spirits In The Material World
Hungry For You
When The World Is Running Down

Side Three
Beds Too Big Without You
Do Do Da Da Doo Doo Da Da
Demolition Man

Side Four
Shadows In The Rain
Driven To Tears
Bring On The Night

Side Five
One World
Invisible Sun
Roxanne

Side Six
Don't Stand So Close To Me
Can't Stand Losing You
So Lonely