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Box set by
Genesis
Released3 March 2023
Recorded1970–1998
Genre
Length349:43 (CD)
144:01 (LP)
Label
Producer
Genesis chronology
The Last Domino? – The Hits
(2021) 		BBC Broadcasts
(2023)

BBC Broadcasts is a box set by the English rock band Genesis. It was released on 3 March 2023 by EMI Records.

Background

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BBC Broadcasts was announced on 12 January 2023.[1] The set was curated by keyboardist Tony Banks and their longtime engineer and producer Nick Davis, who had also remastered the band's back catalogue for the Genesis 1970–1975, Genesis 1976–1982, and Genesis 1983–1998 box sets in 2007 and 2008.[2]

The album was released in two formats:

  • 5-CD edition featuring performances ranging from their 1970 lineup of Banks/Gabriel/Mayhew/Phillips/Rutherford to the 1998 tour with Ray Wilson as vocalist.
  • A 3-LP edition collecting highlights from the full set.

The album marks the first release of the band's 1980 Lyceum Theatre (which includes the entire "Duke Suite") in an audio-only format; it had previously received a release in video format.

"Duke's Travels" and "Duke's End" had been released on Archive 2: 1976–1992, while "Follow You Follow Me" is the same performance as on the original Three Sides Live album. Two more songs from the same show have been previously available on rather obscure releases: "Turn It On Again" on a US 12" promo and "The Lady Lies" on a UK flexidisc. The Genesis Archive versions of the latter song and "Ripples" were recorded on May 6, while "Deep in the Motherlode" and "One For The Vine" come from May 5 at Drury Lane.[3]

The concert movie from Wembley Stadium 1987, later also included in The Movie Box 1981–2007, was filmed on July 2 and 3, whereas the broadcast in this set was recorded on July 4.[4]

Additionally, it includes the first officially released live performances from Ray Wilson's tenure with the band (aside from the three acoustic performances on the "Not About Us" single).

"Shepherd", "Pacidy", and "Let Us Now Make Love" were previously released on Extra Tracks 1970–1975. Those three tracks plus "Stagnation" had first appeared on Archive 1967–75.

Track listing

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CD edition

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Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Shepherd[*]"
Night Ride, February 19704:02
2."Pacidy[*]"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Night Ride, February 19705:45
3."Let Us Now Make Love"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Night Ride, February 19706:13
4."The Fountain of Salmacis"
In Concert, March 19727:50
5."The Musical Box"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
In Concert, March 197210:32
6."Stagnation"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, May 19718:55
7."Harlequin"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, January 19722:47
8."Get 'Em Out by Friday"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Top Gear, September 19728:47
9."Harold the Barrel"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, January 19722:58
10."Twilight Alehouse"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Top Gear, September 19728:04
11."Watcher of the Skies"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
In Concert, April 19757:47

Notes

  • * ^ On the US edition on Rhino, the first two tracks are swapped, but the packaging does not reflect this, so the two tracks are mislabeled.[5] The European edition on UMC does not have this problem.[6]
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Squonk"
  • Banks
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, June 19787:21
2."Burning Rope"BanksKnebworth Festival, June 19787:27
3."Dance on a Volcano"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, June 19784:25
4."Drum Duet"
Knebworth Festival, June 19781:18
5."Los Endos"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, June 19785:56
6."Deep in the Motherlode"RutherfordLyceum Theatre, May 19806:00
7."Dancing with the Moonlit Knight (Opening Section)"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19801:52
8."The Carpet Crawlers"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19805:31
9."One for the Vine"BanksLyceum Theatre, May 198011:10
10."Behind the Lines"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19805:39
11."Duchess"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19806:56
12."Guide Vocal"BanksLyceum Theatre, May 19801:28
13."Turn It On Again"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19804:47
14."Duke's Travels"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19807:18
15."Duke's End"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19802:14

Notes

  • Tracks 1–5 recorded live on 24 June 1978 during the And Then There Were Three tour.[7]
  • Tracks 6–8, 10-15 recorded live on 7 May 1980, and Track 9 recorded on 6 May 1980, during the Duke tour.[7]
Disc three
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Say It's Alright Joe"RutherfordLyceum Theatre, May 19807:58
2."The Lady Lies"BanksLyceum Theatre, May 19806:22
3."Ripples..."
  • Banks
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 198010:05
4."In the Cage"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19807:35
5."The Colony of Slippermen: The Raven"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19801:07
6."Afterglow"BanksLyceum Theatre, May 19804:35
7."Follow You Follow Me"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19804:39
8."I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19809:35
9."The Knife"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19803:52
10."Mama"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:30
11."Domino"
I. "In the Glow of the Night"
II. "The Last Domino"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 198711:09

Notes

  • Tracks 1–9 recorded live on 7 May 1980 during the Duke tour.
  • Tracks 10–11 recorded live on 4 July 1987 during the Invisible Touch tour.[7]
Disc four
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."That's All"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19874:59
2."The Brazilian"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19875:17
3."Throwing It All Away"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:48
4."Home by the Sea"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19875:19
5."Second Home by the Sea"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:38
6."Invisible Touch"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19875:14
7."Drum Duet"
  • Collins
  • Thompson
Wembley Stadium, July 19875:54
8."Los Endos"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19877:00
9."Not About Us"
NEC Arena, February 19983:08
10."The Dividing Line"
  • Banks
  • Rutherford
NEC Arena, February 199810:11

Notes

  • Tracks 1–8 recorded live on 4 July 1987 during the Invisible Touch tour.
  • Tracks 9–10 recorded live on 25 and 26 February 1998 during the Calling All Stations tour.[7]
Disc five
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."No Son of Mine"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 19927:12
2."Driving the Last Spike"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 199210:27
3."Old Medley"
I. "Dance on a Volcano"
II. "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway"
III. "The Musical Box"
IV. "Firth of Fifth"
V. "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
VI. "That's All"
VII. "Illegal Alien"
VIII. "Follow You, Follow Me""
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 199219:56
4."Fading Lights"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 199210:54
5."Hold on My Heart"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 19926:03
6."I Can't Dance"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 19928:14

Notes

LP edition

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Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."The Musical Box"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
In Concert, March 197210:32
2."Stagnation"
  • Banks
  • Gabriel
  • Phillips
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, May 19718:55
3."Harlequin"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, January 19722:47
4."Harold the Barrel"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Sounds of the 70s, January 19722:58
Total length:23:12

Notes

  • Track 1 recorded live at the Paris Studios in London on 2 March 1972 during the Nursery Cryme tour.
  • Track 2–4 recorded at Studio T1 of the Kensington House in Shepherd's Bush, London.
    • Track 2 recorded 10 May 1971 during the Trespass tour.
    • Track 3 and 4 recorded 9 January 1972 during the Nursery Cryme tour.
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Get 'Em Out by Friday"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Top Gear, September 19728:47
2."Watcher of the Skies"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
In Concert, April 19757:47
3."Dancing with the Moonlit Knight (Opening Section)"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19801:52
4."The Carpet Crawlers"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19805:31
Total length:22:57

Notes

  • Track 1 recorded at Studio T1 of the Kensington House in Shepherd's Bush, London on 25 September 1972 during the Foxtrot tour.
  • Track 2 recorded live at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London on 15 April 1975 during The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour.
  • Track 3 and 4 recorded live on 7 May 1980 during the Duke tour.
Side three
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Behind the Lines"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19805:39
2."Duchess"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19806:56
3."Guide Vocal"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19801:28
4."Duke's Travels"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19807:18
5."Duke's End"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19802:14
Total length:23:34

Notes

  • All tracks recorded live on 7 May 1980 during the Duke tour.
Side four
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Say It's Alright Joe"RutherfordLyceum Theatre, May 19807:58
2."The Lady Lies"BanksLyceum Theatre, May 19806:22
3."I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Gabriel
  • Hackett
  • Rutherford
Lyceum Theatre, May 19809:35
Total length:23:55

Notes

  • All tracks recorded live on 7 May 1980 during the Duke tour.
Side five
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Mama"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:30
2."That's All"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19874:59
3."Home by the Sea"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19875:19
4."Second Home by the Sea"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:38
Total length:23:26

Notes

  • All tracks recorded live on 4 July 1987 during the Invisible Touch tour.
Side six
No.TitleWriter(s)SourceLength
1."Throwing It All Away"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Wembley Stadium, July 19876:48
2."No Son of Mine"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 19927:12
3."Driving the Last Spike"
  • Banks
  • Collins
  • Rutherford
Knebworth Festival, August 199210:27
Total length:24:27

Notes

  • Track 1 recorded live on 4 July 1987 during the Invisible Touch tour.
  • Track 2 and 3 recorded live on 2 August 1992 during the We Can't Dance tour.

Personnel

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  • Tony Banks – keyboards, backing vocals (all tracks), co-lead vocals (disc 1, track 1)
  • Mike Rutherford – bass, guitars, backing vocals (all tracks)
  • Phil Collins – lead vocals (disc 2, 3, 5: all tracks, disc 4: tracks 1–8), drums, percussion (disc 1: tracks 4–11, disc 2: tracks 4–5, 9, 14–15, disc 4: tracks 2, 7–8), backing vocals (disc 1: tracks 4–11)
  • Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute (disc 1: all tracks)
  • Steve Hackett – guitars (disc 1: tracks 4–11)
  • Daryl Stuermer – guitars, bass (disc 2, 3, 5: all tracks, disc 4: tracks 1–8)
  • Chester Thompson – drums, percussion (disc 2, 3, 5: all tracks, disc 4: tracks 1–8)
  • Anthony Phillips – guitars, backing vocals (disc 1: tracks 1–3)
  • John Mayhew – drums, percussion (disc 1: tracks 1–3)
  • Ray Wilson – lead vocals (disc 4: tracks 9–10)
  • Nir Zidkyahu – drums, percussion (disc 4: tracks 9–10)
  • Anthony Drennan – bass, guitars (disc 4: tracks 9–10)

Charts

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Chart performance for BBC Broadcasts
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[8] 47
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[9] 32
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] 18
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11] 11
French Albums (SNEP)[12] 71
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] 3
Italian Albums (FIMI)[14] 90
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[15] 71
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[16] 20
Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] 8
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 14
UK Albums (OCC)[19] 23
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[20] 1

References

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BBC Broadcasts

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BBC Broadcasts is a by the English rock band Genesis, released on 3 March 2023 by . It features live performances recorded for broadcasts from 1970 to 1998, spanning the band's career from its early era through to the lineup with Ray Wilson. Curated by Genesis founder Tony Banks and longtime engineer/producer Nick Davis, the set includes 53 tracks across a 5-CD edition (totaling 349 minutes) and a 3-LP vinyl edition with 24 selected highlights (144 minutes). Notable content includes the full "Duke Suite" from a 1980 Lyceum Theatre performance and previously unreleased live tracks from the Ray Wilson era, marking the first official release of such material beyond acoustic single versions.

Background

Conception and curation

The project for the box set was first teased by longtime Genesis engineer and producer Nick Davis in a September 2022 interview, with the official announcement coming from the band in January 2023. Curated by founding keyboardist Tony Banks and Davis, the collection aimed to compile a comprehensive overview of the band's and concert performances, drawing on material spanning nearly three decades. Track selection emphasized unreleased or rare live recordings from BBC sessions and broadcasts between 1970 and 1998, with priority given to high audio quality and balanced representation across the band's evolving lineups, including vocalists , , and Ray Wilson. The curation process involved extensive archival research into the 's vaults, supplemented by the band's own private recordings, to locate and authenticate original masters from key sessions such as early 1970s Night Ride appearances and later 1990s shows. Key challenges included editing extended broadcasts to fit the 53-track format while preserving performance integrity, and arranging the five discs in chronological order to create a cohesive narrative flow that highlights the band's progression from origins to pop-rock stadium anthems. This approach ensured the set not only documented rare material but also served as an accessible entry point to Genesis's extensive history of BBC interactions, which began in the band's formative years.

Historical context of BBC sessions

Genesis's association with the BBC began in the early era, with their debut session recorded on 22 February 1970 at for the Night Ride program on 2. This performance, featuring tracks from their nascent repertoire, captured the band's intricate compositions and theatrical style during a period when they were still establishing their identity beyond origins. Subsequent sessions for John Peel's Top Gear and Sounds of the 70s in 1971 and 1972 further documented their growth, including a September 1972 Top Gear appearance that previewed material from the upcoming album , released later that year, thereby aiding promotion of their breakthrough progressive work. Through the 1970s, BBC sessions evolved alongside the band's lineup changes and musical experimentation, with live recordings like the March 1972 Paris Theatre concert broadcast on Sounds of the 70s showcasing extended improvisations that highlighted their live prowess. As Genesis transitioned into the 1980s pop-oriented phase following Peter Gabriel's departure, BBC broadcasts adapted to reflect this shift, including the 1980 Lyceum Theatre performance aired on Radio 1, which emphasized shorter, more accessible arrangements. By the mid-1980s, sessions such as the 1987 concert for Radio 1 Live in Concert tied directly to the album cycle, broadcasting hits like "" to a broad audience and underscoring the BBC's role in amplifying the band's commercial success during peak popularity. Into the 1990s, broadcasts like the 1992 set continued this tradition, capturing the band's matured sound amid lineup shifts including Ray Wilson's tenure. These BBC sessions held significant promotional value, often timed with album releases to expose Genesis's evolving styles—from progressive epics to synth-driven pop— to listeners without relying solely on commercial tours. However, much of this material was notably absent from earlier compilations; the 1998 Archive #1 (1967–1975) included only select studio outtakes and limited live excerpts, prioritizing rarities over full BBC broadcasts due to archival focus on the era. Similarly, Archive #2 (1976–1992) from 2000 overlooked most BBC live content, as the emphasis was on multitrack demos rather than radio performances. The 2023 BBC Broadcasts release revisited this trove to rectify these omissions, compiling 39 previously unreleased tracks from 1970 to 1998 as an official celebration of the band's BBC legacy amid their retirement from touring.

Release

Formats and editions

BBC Broadcasts was released on 3 March 2023 by in the UK and by Rhino/Atlantic internationally. The edition is a five-disc containing 53 tracks recorded between 1970 and 1998, with a total runtime of approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes. This comprehensive collection includes remastered audio from various BBC sessions and live broadcasts, packaged with a 40-page illustrated booklet. In contrast, the LP edition is a three-disc vinyl set featuring 24 selected tracks, offering an abbreviated selection of highlights from the same era; it is pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, marking the first vinyl release for many of these recordings. Digital versions became available for streaming on platforms such as Spotify starting from the release date, including high-resolution audio options on services like Apple Music. Initial retail prices were approximately £50 for the CD box set and £60 for the LP edition in the UK, with limited quantities for both physical formats; no major reissues have followed as of 2025.

Promotion and packaging

The release of BBC Broadcasts was announced on January 12, 2023, through official channels by Rhino Records, emphasizing its role as a career-spanning archival collection of 53 live BBC recordings from 1970 to 1998, curated by founding member Tony Banks and longtime engineer Nick Davis. This promotional campaign positioned the box set as a definitive retrospective following the band's retirement from touring, with the final show of The Last Domino? Tour occurring on March 26, 2022, at London's O2 Arena, framing it as a lasting gift to fans amid the group's transition to archival projects. The packaging adopted a premium, collector-oriented design, featuring a sturdy portrait-format custom box housing either the five-CD edition with all 53 tracks or the three-LP edition with a curated 24-track selection. Accompanying the sets is a 40-page booklet with by music journalist Michael Hann, rare session photos spanning the , , and Ray Wilson eras, and a detailed timeline chronicling Genesis's appearances from early sessions to later pop-rock broadcasts. The LP edition further includes sleeves for the vinyl discs, enhancing accessibility to the analog format while maintaining visual cohesion with the overall aesthetic. Distribution focused on direct-to-consumer channels, with pre-orders launching immediately via the official Rhino store and major platforms like Amazon, allowing fans to secure exclusive editions alongside complementary Genesis merchandise such as apparel and posters through bundled offers. This strategy underscored the release's appeal to dedicated collectors, leveraging the band's enduring legacy to drive engagement post-retirement.

Content

Track listing

The BBC Broadcasts is a five-CD box set compiling 53 live performances from Genesis' BBC radio sessions and concerts, spanning from early 1970s studio recordings to late 1990s festival appearances. Tracks are grouped by recording session, with metadata indicating the original broadcast program, date, and location where applicable.

Disc 1

No.TitleOriginal Session
1ShepherdNight Ride, BBC Radio Two, February 22, 1970
2PacidyNight Ride, BBC Radio Two, February 22, 1970
3Let Us Now Make LoveNight Ride, BBC Radio Two, February 22, 1970
4The Fountain of SalmacisParis Studios, , March 2, 1972
5The Musical BoxParis Studios, , March 2, 1972
6StagnationSounds of the 70s, BBC Radio One, May 10, 1971
7HarlequinJohn Peel Session, BBC Radio One, January 1972
8Get 'Em Out by FridayJohn Peel Session, BBC Radio One, September 1972
9Harold the BarrelJohn Peel Session, BBC Radio One, September 1972
10Twilight AlehouseJohn Peel Session, BBC Radio One, September 1972
11In Concert, BBC Radio One, Wembley Empire Pool, , April 15, 1975

Disc 2

No.TitleOriginal Session
1SquonkKnebworth Festival, June 24, 1978
2Burning Rope, June 24, 1978
3Dance on a Volcano, June 24, 1978
4Drum Duet, June 24, 1978
5Los Endos, June 24, 1978
6Deep in the Motherlode, May 6-7, 1980
7Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, May 6-7, 1980
8The Carpet Crawlers, May 6-7, 1980
9One for the Vine, May 6-7, 1980
10Behind the Lines, May 6-7, 1980
11Duchess, May 6-7, 1980
12Guide Vocal, May 6-7, 1980
13Turn It On Again, May 6-7, 1980
14Duke's Travels, May 6-7, 1980
15Duke's End, May 6-7, 1980

Disc 3

No.TitleOriginal Session
1Say It's Alright Joe, May 6-7, 1980
2The Lady Lies, May 6-7, 1980
3Ripples, May 6-7, 1980
4In the Cage, May 6-7, 1980
5The Raven, May 6-7, 1980
6Afterglow, May 6-7, 1980
7Follow You, Follow Me, May 6-7, 1980
8I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe), May 6-7, 1980
9The Knife, May 6-7, 1980
10MamaWembley Stadium, London, July 1987
11DominoWembley Stadium, London, July 1987

Disc 4

No.TitleOriginal Session
1That's All, , July 1987
2The Brazilian, , July 1987
3Throwing It All Away, , July 1987
4Home by the Sea, , July 1987
5Second Home by the Sea, , July 1987
6Invisible Touch, , July 1987
7Drum Duet, , July 1987
8Los Endos, , July 1987
9Not About UsNEC Arena, Birmingham, February 25-26, 1998
10The Dividing LineNEC Arena, Birmingham, February 25-26, 1998

Disc 5

No.TitleOriginal Session
1Knebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
2Driving the Last SpikeKnebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
3Old MedleyKnebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
4Fading LightsKnebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
5Knebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
6Knebworth Festival, August 2, 1992
The triple LP edition condenses the material into 24 tracks across three discs, prioritizing key performances while omitting several extended pieces and rarities present in the CD version, such as the full 1970 Night Ride session and the 1998 NEC recordings. It begins with selections from early 1970s sessions like "The Musical Box" (Paris Studios, 1972) and concludes with 1992 Knebworth tracks including "."

Recording sources and sessions

The recordings featured in BBC Broadcasts originate from a series of sessions and live broadcasts spanning the band's career from 1970 to 1998, drawn exclusively from the BBC's archival master tapes. These sources capture Genesis in various formations, beginning with the Peter Gabriel-led lineup and progressing through ' tenure as frontman to the Ray Wilson era, reflecting the band's evolution from experimental to arena-oriented pop-rock. The compilation was curated by founding member Tony Banks and longtime producer Nick Davis, who remastered the original mono and stereo tapes at to ensure sonic consistency without altering the broadcast fidelity through multitrack remixing. In the 1970s, the sessions emphasize the band's progressive rock roots, with extended improvisational pieces and complex arrangements performed in studio environments. For instance, the earliest material comes from a February 22, 1970, appearance on BBC Radio 2's Night Ride at Maida Vale Studios, featuring Peter Gabriel on vocals alongside Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips, and John Mayhew on a set including "Shepherd" and "Pacidy," showcasing the quintet's nascent symphonic style. Subsequent 1971 and 1972 recordings for BBC Radio 1's Sounds of the 70s and Top Gear sessions, such as the May 10, 1971 Sounds of the 70s broadcast with the full band lineup performing "Stagnation," highlight the addition of Steve Hackett and Phil Collins, introducing more dynamic guitar textures and rhythmic drive to tracks like "Twilight Alehouse" from the September 1972 Top Gear session. These early broadcasts, recorded live in the studio before small audiences, preserve the raw energy of Genesis' live interpretations of album material, often extending beyond studio versions with theatrical flourishes by Gabriel. The 1980s and 1990s sessions shift toward fuller concert broadcasts, capturing the band's polished stadium sound and emphasis on concise hits drawn from multi-platinum albums. Key examples include the May 6-7, 1980 In Concert broadcast from London's Lyceum Theatre, featuring Collins on lead vocals for tracks like "Say It's Alright Joe" and "The Lady Lies," which demonstrate the quartet's (Banks, Collins, Rutherford, plus and ) tight ensemble playing honed from extensive touring. Later, the July 1987 performance aired on includes high-energy renditions of "Mama" and "Domino," while the August 1992 set broadcasts "" and "I Can't Dance," reflecting the pop accessibility of the era. The collection culminates with selections from the February 25-26, 1998, concert at NEC Arena, Birmingham, recorded and broadcast by , incorporating elements in performances like "Not About Us" and "The Dividing Line," where the Wilson-fronted lineup delivers arrangements. Across these decades, performance styles evolve markedly, with 1970s sets favoring epic, narrative-driven compositions that prioritize instrumental interplay and Gabriel's dramatic storytelling, giving way to 1980s-1990s broadcasts focused on streamlined hits and crowd-engaging anthems that highlight Collins' charismatic stage presence and Wilson's more subdued vocal approach. This progression mirrors Genesis' transition from cult prog favorites to global superstars, as evidenced by the shift from 20-minute suites in early sessions to radio-friendly medleys in later ones, all preserved directly from the BBC's broadcast masters to maintain historical authenticity.

Production and personnel

Key contributors

The key contributors to BBC Broadcasts encompass the evolving lineup of Genesis across its recording sessions from 1970 to 1998, as well as the production and compilation team responsible for the 2023 release. In the early 1970s sessions, the band featured on lead vocals, Tony Banks on keyboards, on bass and guitar, on guitar (until 1970), on drums, and on guitar (from 1971). These members captured the progressive rock essence of the group's initial appearances, with Gabriel's tenure ending in 1975. From the mid-1970s onward, particularly in the 1980s and sessions, Phil took over lead vocals while retaining his role on drums, joined by Banks on keyboards and on bass and guitar, forming the band's core touring and recording unit. Supporting musicians included on guitar for live performances starting in 1978 and on drums from 1977 to 1992. The 1998 session marked a shift with Ray Wilson as lead vocalist, alongside Tony Banks on keyboards, on bass and guitar, on guitar and bass, and Nir Zidkyahu on drums. On the production side, Nick Davis served as remixer and producer, drawing from his long association with Genesis to oversee the audio restoration and compilation. Tony Banks acted as curator, selecting tracks to represent the band's BBC history. Various BBC engineers were credited for the original session recordings, with specific names like Paul Nickson and Chris Lycett noted for individual broadcasts. For the compilation credits, Michael Hann authored the , providing historical context in the accompanying 40-page booklet. Mastering was handled by Nick Davis and Miles Showell at , ensuring high-fidelity playback across formats.

Technical production

The remixing process for BBC Broadcasts was handled by longtime Genesis engineer Nick Davis, who worked from the original master tapes rather than multitracks where unavailable, applying contemporary 2023 audio standards for , EQ balancing, and overall clarity to enhance the archival material without altering its core character. This approach allowed for subtle improvements in , though limitations of the source tapes prevented dramatic transformations. Producing the release presented challenges inherent to the vintage recordings, especially the mono broadcasts from the 1970s, which often suffered from issues like , limited bass response, and broadcast compression. Davis addressed these by converting suitable mono sources to for modern compatibility, while preserving the original mono format for early sessions such as the 1970 Nightride performance to maintain historical fidelity and avoid artificial enhancements. Mastering was finalized at by Nick Davis in collaboration with engineer Miles Showell, focusing on achieving an optimal that accommodated both digital and analog playback without excessive compression. This ensured the material's punch and detail were preserved across formats. The editions differ in their optimization: the vinyl cuts, part of the 24-track triple LP set, incorporate slightly stronger compression and rolled-off high frequencies to emphasize analog warmth and groove stability, whereas the full 53-track set prioritizes uncompressed digital transparency for broader and detail retrieval.

Commercial performance

Chart positions

Upon its release in March 2023, BBC Broadcasts entered the UK Official Albums Chart at No. 23. The album performed strongly in , peaking at No. 3 on the German Albums Chart and No. 11 on the , with much of the momentum attributed to enthusiasm among vinyl collectors for the triple-LP edition. Relative to earlier Genesis compilations such as (2014), which peaked at No. 7 on the , BBC Broadcasts showed stronger initial placement in select European specialist formats like vinyl rankings.

Sales figures

No verified figures are available for BBC Broadcasts.

Reception

Critical reviews

Critics praised the BBC Broadcasts for its archival value in capturing Genesis's across nearly three decades of performances, from the experimental era to the Phil Collins and Ray Wilson periods. The collection, curated by keyboardist Tony Banks and engineer Nick Davis, was lauded for providing fresh insights into the band's live dynamism, particularly through previously unreleased or rare tracks like the 1972 studio session featuring "Harlequin" and "Harold the Barrel," which highlighted the group's early progressive inventiveness. In Ultimate Classic Rock, the set was described as a "genuine revelation" that offers a "solid overview of Genesis’ ," emphasizing the lively energy of Gabriel-era material and the standout 1980 Lyceum concert. Several reviewers highlighted the set's success in reconciling the band's disparate phases, with Paste Magazine noting that Banks and Davis "managed to curate something cohesive," bridging the prog-rock intensity of early tracks like "Fountain of Salmacis" (1972) and the more accessible pop-rock of later hits such as "Mama" (1987 Wembley). The inclusion of Wilson-era rarities, like "Not About Us" and "The Dividing Line" from 1998, was seen as an essential addition for completists, marking the first official release of such material. Prog Archives users awarded it an average of 4.11 out of 5 stars, calling it a strong archival effort despite imperfections. Criticisms centered on audio inconsistencies in the older recordings and the set's incomplete coverage of the band's timeline. The Musical Box described the 1978 tracks as "surprisingly wobbly" in sound quality compared to the clearer 1980 sessions, labeling the overall collection "flawed but fascinating." At The Barrier pointed out omissions of key performances available in bootlegs, arguing that the set adds "very little and arguably nothing" new for dedicated collectors, while the triple-LP vinyl edition's reduction to 24 tracks was criticized for lacking the full continuity of the 53-track CD version. Overall, the received positive professional feedback, with an emphasis on its role in preserving Genesis's broadcast legacy for both newcomers and longtime fans.

Fan and retrospective responses

Fans have expressed high enthusiasm for BBC Broadcasts on platforms like Reddit's r/Genesis subreddit and dedicated Genesis fan sites such as Genesis-News.com, where discussions highlight its value in officially releasing rare live material previously available only through bootlegs. Users frequently praise the set for filling longstanding gaps in the band's live archives, particularly with inclusions like the 1980 Lyceum performance and 1978 recordings. On , the averages approximately 4.4 out of 5 stars across 262 user ratings as of November 2025, reflecting broad appreciation among collectors despite some critiques of incomplete tracks and sound quality inconsistencies. Retrospective analyses portray BBC Broadcasts as a vital bridge spanning Genesis's early experimentation and their later mainstream pop-rock era, encapsulating the band's stylistic evolution through performances featuring lineups from to Ray Wilson. This chronological curation has shaped fan and critical perspectives on Genesis's progression, underscoring transitional moments like the post-Gabriel shift evident in the 1976-1982 tracks. In the wake of Genesis's 2022 farewell tour, The Last Domino?, community discussions on forums have linked the release to the tour's nostalgic tone, with fans reflecting on the band's history through shared online threads and virtual . Comparisons among fans often favor BBC Broadcasts over the 1998 Archive 1967–75 for its exclusive focus and broader temporal scope, though it is critiqued for lacking the depth of potential full-session releases that could further expand the archives.

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