Caravan - The Shows Of Our...lives [VINYL]

10LP ARCHIVAL BOXSET OF FIRST-TIME TO VINYL CARAVAN PERFORMANCES - INCLUDES 4 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED CONCERT RECORDINGS PLUS 60-PAGE COLLECTOR'S BOOK WITH PHOTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA & FIRST-HAND BAND REFLECTIONS. Oh, to have been a fly on the wall during Caravan's live peak - a golden age for the legendary royalty of the Canterbury scene. Lights low, gear humming & that unmistakable blend of pastoral whimsy & commanding musicianship echoing through student halls & European theatres alike. Caravan weren't just performing, they were conjuring something altogether otherworldly.

Thankfully, now you can relive this legendary era with 'The Shows Of Ours... Live', a rare & fascinating window into Caravan's onstage journey. Gathering together 10LP's worth of long-lost performances, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' traces the band's evolution across four decades of musical exploration, quiet majesty & cult superstardom.

LP BREAKDOWN:

1 - Keele University 1976

2/3 - Bobino, Paris 1980

4/5 - Old Buckenham High School 1990

6/7/8 - Park Hotel, Diss 1998

9/10 - Stables Theatre, Wavendon 2001

Among the many gems is a standout performance from Keele University, now available for fans to enjoy for the very first time. Unearthed from the personal tapes of Jan, 'Keele University 1976' captures the band in elegant transition - fluid, playful & at ease in their own skin.

There's also the long-rumoured 1980 concert at 'Bobino, Paris' - finally rescued from the world of unofficial bootlegs & presented here in fully remastered form. With crisp fidelity & room to breathe, it reveals a line-up locked in & stretching out, riding the sweet spot between structure & spontaneity.

The journey continues into later years with a 1990 recording from 'Old Buckenham High School' - a performance once tucked away on a boxset-only CD release, now restored & reintroduced on vinyl for the first time in all its charm.

From swirling organ solos to playful lyrical turns, every track hums with the unmistakable spirit of a scene that was always more than just music - it was a movement. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer, this is your invitation to step into the velvet-draped, tea-scented haze of a bygone era.

Housed in a beautifully designed box, the set also includes a 60-page softback book rich with photographs, ephemera & first-hand reflections. Pure atmosphere. Compiled with the full blessing & input of the band, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' is part time capsule, part revelation: a portrait of Caravan as a live band & a tribute to their subtle but lasting mark on progressive music history.

Headloss ( Keele University, 24th November 1976 ) ( 04:54 )

Nine Feet Underground ( Keele University, 24th November 1976 ) ( 11:15 )

Behind You ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 05:46 )

Piano Player ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 05:17 )

Golf Girl ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 05:53 )

Hoedown ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 06:30 )

Behind You ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 05:30 )

Nine Feet Underground ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 19:50 )

Winter Wine ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 08:53 )

For Richard ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 15:28 )

Hoedown ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 03:51 )

Nine Feet Underground ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 18:03 )

It's A Sad, Sad Affair ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 09:24 )

Travelling Ways ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 04:01 )

Liar ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 06:46 )

Golf Girl ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 06:53 )

All The Way ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 04:04 )

The Dog, The Dog, He's At It Again ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 06:26 )

Medley ( The Dabsong Conshirtoe / All Aboard / Better By Far / The Mad Dabsong / The Love In Your Eye / Backwards / A Hunting We Shall Go ) ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 16:05 )

Nightmare ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 08:45 )

Here Am I ( Keele University, 24th November 1976 ) ( 06:13 )

The Love In Your Eye ( Keele University, 24th November 1976 ) ( 14:07 )

Heartbreaker ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 03:32 )

Corner Of Me Eye ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 03:28 )

Nightmare ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 09:58 )

Headloss ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 05:35 )

Headloss ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 04:52 )

In The Land Of Grey & Pink ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 04:46 )

Place Of My Own ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 05:02 )

Memory Lain, Hugh ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 04:58 )

Somewhere In Your Heart ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 12:04 )

The Dog, The Dog, He's At It Again ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 06:53 )

For Richard ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 11:19 )

If I Could Do It All Again, I'd Do It All Over You ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 03:38 )

Very Smelly Grubby Little Oik / Bobbing Wide ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 08:02 )

Nine Feet Underground ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 18:43 )

Nowhere To Hide ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 09:12 )

I Know Why You're Laughing ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 05:36 )

Chiefs & Indians ( Keele University, 24th November 1976 ) ( 05:48 )

If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 03:24 )

Golden Mile ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 05:27 )

Keepin' Up De Fences ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 07:12 )

Same Old Blues Again ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 06:42 )

Golf Girl ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 05:52 )

Nightmare ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 09:13 )

Headloss ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 04:55 )

Medley ( Where But For Caravan Would I ? / Oh Caroline / The Love In Your Eye / Backwards ) ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 13:07 )

Hoedown Encore ( Park Hotel, Diss, 23rd May 1998 ) ( 04:32 )

Liar ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 06:45 )

For Richard ( Stables Theatre, Wavendon, 16th November 2001 ) ( 12:07 )

It's Never Too Late ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 06:32 )

Bright Shiny Day ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 06:12 )

Videos Of Hollywood ( Old Buckenham High School, Attleborough, 28th September 1990 ) ( 06:37 )

Clear Blue Sky ( Bobino, Paris, 1st December 1980 ) ( 06:18 )

• Product Type: Vinyl
• Barcode: 636551824156
• Release Date: August 22, 2025

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