EMI to release live BBC Sessions

EMI has announced that it is to release a number of BBC Sessions and concerts online over the coming months.

The material, much of it previously unreleased, was recorded from 1977 to 1981 and includes BBC In Concert performances and sessions with John Peel and Kid Jensen.

Recordings by The Stranglers, Rich Kids, The Skids and 999 will be available from September 14, followed by more material from The Skids, Gang Of Four, Public Image Ltd and Angelic Upstarts on November 9.

The final batch of rare material from The Specials, The Selecter, Ultravox and Dexy's Midnight Runners will be on sale from December 7.