999 – Emergency At The Old Waldorf 1979 LP

Rare live set capturing the legendary UK punk band 999 at The Old Waldorf in San Francisco on July 2, 1979

One of the original early UK punk bands, 999 formed in London in December of 1976. Formed by lead singer Nick Cash (of pub rockers Kilburn and the High Roads) and guitarist brother Guy Days, the group were intact into the mid-1980s with band members Jon Watson on bass and Pablo LaBritain on drums.

They’re best known for their pop-punk classic tracks “Homicide,” “I’m Alive,” “Nasty Nasty,” and “Emergency,” which was voted one of the all-time best punk singles by Mojo magazine. The band toured the world throughout the late 1970s, making their way to the US on tours in 1978 and ’79. On the 1979 tour they came through California, playing the famed Old Waldorf on July 2. That show was captured and recorded by KALX DJ and engineer Terry Hammer.

The tracks included are all of the band’s best-known songs at the usual fast-paced energetic style that 999 is most known for. The package includes liner notes from front man Nick Cash with rare photos from the time period. Also available in Ruby Red Translucent version & on CD. A must have for punk rock fans and collectors.

The band will be touring the UK beginning on October 17, and throughout November and December!

“The English music press back in 1978/9 did not support the idea of the current crop of punk/ new wave bands touring in the States stating they were bored with the USA and bands that were considering going would be selling out. In the States local and college radio played an enormous role in promoting the live shows and introducing the new music to the local community… that simply did not happen in the UK there was just no equivalent.

KLAX DJ and engineer Terry Hammer recorded this show for a live radio broadcast at the old Waldorf in San Francisco and 999 were booked to do two shows a night. The doors would open for the first show we’d play our set and encores the audience would leave then bang the doors would open for the second show. It was hard work but 999 always enjoyed a challenge and it was incredible , so many people from the  first show bought tickets for the second to get another dose of the music.” – Nick Cash

Track Listing:

Side A

1. Hit Me (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
2. Me and My Desire (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
3. Let’s Face It (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
4. Feelin’ Alright With the Crew (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
5. Lie, Lie, Lie (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
6. Inside Out (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)

Side B

7. Titanic (My Over)
8. Rael Rean (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
9. Homicide (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
10. Emergency (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)
11. Boiler (Live San Francisco July 2, 1979)