BBC
The Peel Sessions/BBC Radio Sessions
1987 - 2025
This is the complete listing for all known BBC UK and Worldwide Releases

Peel Sessions - Tubeway Army Double Peel Sessions The Radio One Recordings The Complete John Peel Sessions BBC Radio Sessions Vol 1 BBC Radio Sessions Vol 2



The Peel Sessions


Track Listing: Vinyl EP
A1:Me! I Disconnect From You
A2:Down In The Park

Track Listing: Vinyl EP
B1:I Nearly Married A Human


Gary Numan (Keyboards/Guitars/Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Jess Lidyard (Drums)

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Sleeve Design by Wyke Studios
Produced by Bob Sargeant
Engineered by Neil Burn

Recorded 10th January 1979
First transmission 16 January 1979


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
SFPS03212 Inch White LabelPinnacle RecordsUK1987
SFPS03212 Inch Vinyl EPStrange Fruit RecordsUK1987
SFPS03212 Inch MispressStrange Fruit RecordsUK1987
SFPS03212 Inch MispressStrange Fruit RecordsUK1987
SFPS03212 Inch Brown Labels [2nd Pressing]Strange Fruit RecordsUK1989
SFPS032 12 Inch Vinyl EPStrange Fruit RecordsCanada1987
SFPSC032CassetteStrange Fruit RecordsCanada1987

SFPS032 - UK White Label Promo




Credits -Stuart Hall


SFPS032





Additional Matrix Codes

Sida A: MT. B.J. Adrenalin
Side B: MT. cts Adrenalin

Peel Sessions bootlegs

( John Peel Vol. 1)


SFPS032/SFPS031 Label Mispress



Additional Matrix Codes

Sida A: MT. B.J. Adrenalin
Side B: MT. cts Adrenalin


SFPS032 Label Mispress


Additional Matrix Codes

Sida A: MT. B.J. Adrenalin
Side B: MT. cts Adrenalin


SFPS032 - Brown Labels


Additional Matrix Codes

Sida A: MT. B.J. Adrenalin
Side B: MT. cts Adrenalin


SFPS032 - Canadian





Thanks to Stuart Hall for the cover and detail pictures


SFPSC032 - Canadian



Double Peel Sessions


Track Listing: Side 1
A1:Cars3:15
A2:Airlane3:20
A3:Films2:55
A4:Conversation6:45

Track Listing: Side 2
B1:Me! I Disconnect From You3:07
B2:Down In The Park4:19
B3:I Nearly Married A Human6:36

Track Listing: Compact Disc
A1:Cars3:15
A2:Airlane3:20
A3:Films2:55
A4:Conversation6:45
A5:Me! I Disconnect From You3:07
A6:Down In The Park4:19
A7:I Nearly Married A Human6:36

Band Line Up: Side 1
Gary Numan (Vocals)
Chris Payne (Keyboards)
Billy Currie (Keyboards)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Cedric Sharpley (Drums)

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Sleeve Design by Wyke Studios
Produced By Tony Wilson
Engineered By Nick Robinson

Recorded 29th May 1979
First transmission 25th June 1979

Band Line Up: Side 2
Gary Numan (Keyboards/Guitars/Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Jess Lidyard (Drums)

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Sleeve Design by Wyke Studios
Produced by Bob Sargeant
Engineered by Neil Burn

Recorded 10th January 1979
First transmission 16 January 1979


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
SFPMA202White Label PromoStrange FruitUK1989
SFPMA202VinylStrange FruitUK1989
SFPMC202CassetteStrange FruitUK1989
SFPMACD202Compact DiscStrange FruitUK1989

SFPMA202 - White Label Promo



Credits - Stuart Hall


SFPMA202





SFPMC202



SFPMACD202



The Radio One Recordings


Track Listing: Compact Disc
A1:Me! I Disconnect From You3:07
A2:Down In The Park4:19
A3:I Nearly Married A Human6:36
A4:Cars3:15
A5:Airlane3:20
A6:Films2:55
A7:Conversation6:45
A8:Me! I Disconnect From You (Live)3:06
A9:Metal (Live)3:27
A10:Down In The Park (Live)5:03

Band Line Up: 1
Gary Numan (Keyboards/Guitars/Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Jess Lidyard (Drums)

Produced by Bob Sargeant
Engineered by Neil Burn

Recorded 10th January 1979
First transmission 16 January 1979

Band Line Up: 2
Gary Numan (Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Chris Payne (Keyboards)
Billy Currie (Keyboards)
Cedric Sharpley (Drums)

Produced By Tony Wilson
Engineered By Nick Robinson

Recorded 29th May 1979
First transmission 25th June 1979

Band Line Up: 3
Gary Numan (Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Chris Payne (Keyboards)
Rrussell Bell (Guitar, Keyboards, Viola)
Billy Currie (Keyboards)*
Cedric Sharpley (Drums)*

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Produced By Jeff Griffin
Engineered By Chris Lycett

Recorded at the Year Of The Child concert at Wembley Arena, 30th November 1979*

Published by Beggars Banquet Music Ltd


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
SFRSCD081Compact DiscStrange FruitUK1999
302 061 064 2Compact DiscFuel 2000USA27th June 2000

SFRSCD081


*Credited, but unable to perform. Ced forgot to re-new his musicians licence, and was not allowed by the union to perform, Jess Lidyard replaced him on stage.
*Band Line up is incorrect, By this time Billy Currie had been replaced by Dennis Haines.
*Dubbed and mimed to the recording from Hammersmith Odeon on the Touring Principle '79, Which became part of the Living Ornaments '79 release

Living Ornaments '79

( BEGA 155 CD)

Recorded at The Year Of The Child Concert

( YOTC Programme)


302 061 064 2



The Complete John Peel Sessions


Track Listing: Compact Disc
A1:Me! I Disconnect From You
A2:Down In The Park
A3:I Nearly Married A Human
A4:Cars
A5:Airlane
A6:Films
A7:Conversation
A8:RIP
A9:Metal
A10:Pure
A11:My Jesus
A12:Cars
A13:Listen To My Voice
A14:I Can't Breathe
A15:Down In The Park
A16:A Prayer For The Unborn

Band Line Up 1-3: See above
Band Line Up 4-7: See above

Band Line Up 8-16:See below
Gary Numan (Vocals)
Rob Holliday (Guitar, Keyboards)
Steve Harris (Guitar on 'Rip.)
Richard Beasley (Drums)
David Brooks (Bass and Keyboards)
Ade Orange (Keyboards)

Recorded at Maida Vale Studios - 07.02.01.
Produced by Sam Cunningham
Mastering Engineer Nick Smith
Engineered by James Britwistle


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
MVRCD001PromoMaida Vale RecordsUKJune 2007
MVRCD001Compact DiscMaida Vale RecordsUKJune 2007

MVRCD001 Promo



MVRCD001



Peel Sessions bootlegs

( John Peel Vol. 1 )


BBC Radio Sessions Vol 1


Track Listing: Clear Vinyl EP
A1:Me! I Disconnect From You
A2:Down In The Park

Track Listing: Clear Vinyl EP
B1:I Nearly Married A Human


Gary Numan (Keyboards/Guitars/Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Jess Lidyard (Drums)

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Recorded For John Peel
Produced by Bob Sargeant
Engineered by Neil Burn

Recorded at Maida Vale4, 10th January 1979
First transmission, 16 January 1979


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
BBQ2519TE12 Inch Clear Vinyl EPBeggars ArkiveUK2024
BBQ2519TE12 Inch Black Vinyl EPBeggars ArkiveUS2024

BBQ2519TE - UK Clear Vinyl. Number 8 of 10



Matrix runout codes

Side 1. 264853M1 - 1642111 - AGO|>>
Side 2. 264853M2 - 1642107

Beggars Arkive are thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 BBC Radio Sessions project, introducing a monthly subscription service that brings an element of surprise to music enthusiasts. Subscribers will receive ten clear 12'' vinyl records over ten months, each revealing a unique session from prominent Arkive artists, complete with a custom record box for preservation.
These sessions span 30 years, from the 1970s to the 2000s and capture the raw, unfiltered essence of BBC radio performances recorded for John Peel. The famous Peel Sessions are celebrated for featuring both emerging and established artists, providing a platform for exclusive and ground-breaking recordings. Immerse yourself in the dynamic musical landscape, offering a captivating journey through the evolution of musical artistry.

This is not sold seperately


BBQ2519TE - US Black Vinyl.



Matrix runout codes

Side 1. 264853M1 - 1642111 - AGO|>>
Side 2. 264853M2 - 1642107


BBC Radio Sessions Vol 2


Track Listing: Clear Vinyl EP
A1:Cars
A2:Films

Track Listing: Clear Vinyl EP
B1:I Nearly Married A Human
B2:Conversation


Gary Numan (Keyboards/Guitars/Vocals)
Paul Gardiner (Bass)
Jess Lidyard (Drums)

All tracks written by Gary Numan

Recorded For John Peel
Produced by Tony Wilson
Engineered by Mike Robinson

Recorded at Maida Vale4, 29th May 1979
First transmission 16th June 1979


Catalogue NoFormatRecord LabelCountryDate
BBQ2678TEUK12 Inch Clear Vinyl EPBeggars ArkiveUK/US25.06.2025

BBQ2678TE - UK/US Clear Vinyl. Number 6 of 10


Beggars Arkive is excited to announce The BBC Radio Sessions Vinyl Box Set, Volume 2. This special collection features ten more iconic sessions recorded for John Peel, each pressed on 12" clear vinyl and presented in a custom hand-numbered record box. Building on the success of Volume 1, Volume 2 features shiny new artwork and is designed to perfectly complement your Volume 1 in your record collection. The entire collection is offered as an exclusive box set, strictly limited to just 250 copies. Shipping in May 2025. Each release has been meticulously remastered at Abbey Road Studios. Spanning three decades, from the 1970s through the 2000s, these sessions capture the raw energy and unique spirit of BBC Radio's Peel Sessions, featuring exclusive recordings from bands on Beggars Banquet, Wiiija & Too Pure.

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