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{{Infobox album | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Plastic Box
| Type = [[Box set]]
| name = Plastic Box
| Artist = [[Public Image Ltd]]
| type = [[Box set]]
| Cover = PiL Plastic Box.jpg
| artist = [[Public Image Ltd]]
| Released = 1999
| cover = PiL Plastic Box.jpg
| Recorded = July 1978–1991
| alt =
| released = 1999
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| Genre = [[Post-punk]], [[experimental rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[alternative dance]]
| recorded = July 1978–1991
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| Length =
| Label = [[Virgin Records]]
| venue =
| Producer = various
| studio =
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| genre = [[Post-punk]], [[experimental rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[alternative dance]]
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| Last album = ''[[That What Is Not]]''<br />(1992)
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| length =
| This album = '''''Plastic Box'''''<br />(1999)
| label = [[Virgin Records]]
| Next album = ''ALiFE''<br />(2009)
| producer = various
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| prev_title = [[That What Is Not]]
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = ALiFE
| next_year = 2009
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
| rev1 =[[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/plastic-box-mw0000667016 |title=Public Image Ltd. - Plastic Box review |last=Kellman |first=Andy |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |accessdate=2016-10-20 }}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]''
| rev2score = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref name="classic" >{{cite magazine |title=Public Image Limited – Reissues |journal=[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]] |date=February 2010 |last=Doran |first=John|issue=141 |page=93}}</ref>
| rev3 =''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]''
| rev3Score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/album/pil-metal-boxplastic-box |title=PiL - Metal Box/Plastic Box |last=Spencer |first=Neil |authorlink=Neil Spencer |magazine=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]] |date=8 February 2010 |accessdate=2016-10-20 }}</ref>
| noprose=yes
}}

'''''Plastic Box''''' is a [[compilation album|compilation]] [[box set]] by the post-punk band [[Public Image Ltd]] released in 1999 as a limited edition, but re-released for a standard release on 14 December 2009. It comprises four discs covering the band's activity from their debut in 1978 until their hiatus beginning in 1992.
'''''Plastic Box''''' is a [[compilation album|compilation]] [[box set]] by the post-punk band [[Public Image Ltd]] released in 1999 as a limited edition, but re-released for a standard release on 14 December 2009. It comprises four discs covering the band's activity from their debut in 1978 until their hiatus beginning in 1992.


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==Content==
==Content==
*''[[Public Image: First Issue]]'' is represented with 7 of its 8 tracks, with only "Fodderstompf" excluded. Also included is "[[Public Image (song)|Public Image]]" B-side "The Cowboy Song".
*''[[Public Image: First Issue]]'' is represented with 7 of its 8 tracks, with only "Fodderstompf" excluded. Also included is "[[Public Image (song)|Public Image]]" B-side "The Cowboy Song".
*''[[Metal Box]]'' is represented with 10 of its 12 tracks, four of them are in different versions, three of these in a BBC [[John Peel]] session and the remaining track, "Swan Lake", in the form of its 12" remix as "[[Death Disco]]". The "Death Disco" b-sides "No Birds Do Sing" and "1/2 Mix"/"Megga Mix" are also included along with "[[Memories (Public Image Ltd song)|Memories]]" b-side "Another".
*''[[Metal Box]]'' is represented with 10 of its 12 tracks, four of them are in different versions, three of these in a BBC [[John Peel]] session and the remaining track, "Swan Lake", in the form of its 12" remix as "[[Death Disco]]". The "Death Disco" B-sides "No Birds Do Sing" and "1/2 Mix"/"Megga Mix" are also included along with "[[Memories (Public Image Ltd song)|Memories]]" B-side "Another".
*''[[The Flowers of Romance (album)|The Flowers of Romance]]'' is represented in its entirely along with "Flowers of Romance" B-side "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and rarity "Pied Piper".
*''[[The Flowers of Romance (album)|The Flowers of Romance]]'' is represented in its entirety, with the single version of "[[Flowers of Romance (song)|Flowers of Romance]]". Also included is "Flowers of Romance" B-side "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and rarity "Pied Piper".
*''[[This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get]]'' is represented in its entirely, with a previously unreleased LP remix of "This Is Not a Love Song" and the single version of "Bad Life". Other tracks from this era include "Blue Water" and "Bad Life" B-side "Question Mark".
*''[[This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get]]'' is represented in its entirety, with a previously unreleased LP remix of "[[This Is Not a Love Song (song)|This Is Not a Love Song]]" and the 7" version of "Bad Life". Other tracks from this era include "Blue Water" and "Bad Life" B-side "Question Mark".
*''[[Album (Public Image Ltd album)|Album]]'' is represented with 6 of its 7 tracks, with only "Bags" excluded.
*''[[Album (Public Image Ltd album)|Album]]'' is represented with 6 of its 7 tracks, with only "Bags" excluded.
*''[[Happy? (Public Image Ltd. album)|Happy?]]'' is represented with 3 of its 8 tracks: "Seattle", "Angry" and the US 12" mix of "The Body". Also included is "Seattle" B-side "Selfish Rubbish".
*''[[Happy? (Public Image Ltd. album)|Happy?]]'' is represented with 3 of its 8 tracks: "Seattle", "Angry" and the US 12" mix of "The Body". Also included is "Seattle" B-side "Selfish Rubbish".
*''[[9 (Public Image Ltd. album)|9]]'' is represented with 4 of its 10 tracks, one of them is a 12" extended version. "Don't Ask Me", a standalone single from 1990 released to promote ''[[The Greatest Hits, So Far]]'', is also included along with rarity "Criminal".
*''[[9 (Public Image Ltd. album)|9]]'' is represented with 4 of its 10 tracks, with a UK 12" Remix version of "Warrior". "Don't Ask Me", a standalone single from 1990 released to promote ''[[The Greatest Hits, So Far]]'', is also included along with "Criminal" from the ''[[Point Break]]'' soundtrack.
*''[[That What Is Not]]'' is represented with 6 of its 10 tracks, 4 of them from a [[Mark Goodier]] session.
*''[[That What Is Not]]'' is represented with 6 of its 10 tracks, 4 of them from a BBC [[Mark Goodier]] session.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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===Disc two===
===Disc two===

# "Another"
# "Another"
# "Albatross"
# "Albatross"
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# "Radio 4"
# "Radio 4"
# "Pied Piper"
# "Pied Piper"
# "Flowers Of Romance"
# "[[Flowers of Romance (song)|Flowers of Romance]]" (Single Version)
# "Four Enclosed Walls"
# "Four Enclosed Walls"
# "Phenagen"
# "Phenagen"
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===Disc three===
===Disc three===
# "[[This Is Not a Love Song (song)|This Is Not a Love Song]]" (LP Remix)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pilofficial.com/disco.html |title=PiL Official Discography &#124; PiL: Plastic Box}}</ref>
# "This Is Not A Love Song" (12" Remix)
# "Blue Water"
# "Blue Water"
# "Bad Life" (Single Version)
# "[[Bad Life (Public Image Ltd song)|Bad Life]]" (7" edit)
# "Question Mark"
# "Question Mark"
# "Solitaire"
# "Solitaire"
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# "Fishing"
# "Fishing"
# "Round"
# "Round"
# "[[Home (Public Image Ltd song)|Home]]"
# "Home"
# "Ease"
# "Ease"


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# "The Body" (US 12" Mix)
# "The Body" (US 12" Mix)
# "Selfish Rubbish"
# "Selfish Rubbish"
# "Disappointed"
# "[[Disappointed (Public Image Ltd song)|Disappointed]]"
# "Happy"
# "Happy"
# "Warrior" (12" Extended Version)
# "Warrior" (12" Extended Version)
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/pop-this-weeks-album-releases--public-image-ltd-plastic-box-virgin-1073248.html The Independent review]


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Latest revision as of 22:24, 3 June 2022

This article is about a compilation album. For plastic containers, see plastic container.

Plastic Box
Box set by
Public Image Ltd
Released1999
RecordedJuly 1978–1991
GenrePost-punk, experimental rock, alternative rock, alternative dance
LabelVirgin Records
Producervarious
Public Image Ltd chronology
That What Is Not
(1992) 		Plastic Box
(1999) 		ALiFE
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Classic Rock[2]
Uncut[3]

Plastic Box is a compilation box set by the post-punk band Public Image Ltd released in 1999 as a limited edition, but re-released for a standard release on 14 December 2009. It comprises four discs covering the band's activity from their debut in 1978 until their hiatus beginning in 1992.

Packaging and title

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The album title Plastic Box is a reference to the band's album Metal Box. Both Plastic Box and Metal Box are named simply after the type of packaging; Plastic Box was released in a standard 4CD fatbox case. The album was probably going to be titled differently as the original idea was for the album to be released in a metal box, but the Virgin Records budget was not big enough.[4] The album cover is similar to the band's 1986 album, the title of which originally depended on the format, the most popular title being Album.

Content

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  • Public Image: First Issue is represented with 7 of its 8 tracks, with only "Fodderstompf" excluded. Also included is "Public Image" B-side "The Cowboy Song".
  • Metal Box is represented with 10 of its 12 tracks, four of them are in different versions, three of these in a BBC John Peel session and the remaining track, "Swan Lake", in the form of its 12" remix as "Death Disco". The "Death Disco" B-sides "No Birds Do Sing" and "1/2 Mix"/"Megga Mix" are also included along with "Memories" B-side "Another".
  • The Flowers of Romance is represented in its entirety, with the single version of "Flowers of Romance". Also included is "Flowers of Romance" B-side "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and rarity "Pied Piper".
  • This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get is represented in its entirety, with a previously unreleased LP remix of "This Is Not a Love Song" and the 7" version of "Bad Life". Other tracks from this era include "Blue Water" and "Bad Life" B-side "Question Mark".
  • Album is represented with 6 of its 7 tracks, with only "Bags" excluded.
  • Happy? is represented with 3 of its 8 tracks: "Seattle", "Angry" and the US 12" mix of "The Body". Also included is "Seattle" B-side "Selfish Rubbish".
  • 9 is represented with 4 of its 10 tracks, with a UK 12" Remix version of "Warrior". "Don't Ask Me", a standalone single from 1990 released to promote The Greatest Hits, So Far, is also included along with "Criminal" from the Point Break soundtrack.
  • That What Is Not is represented with 6 of its 10 tracks, 4 of them from a BBC Mark Goodier session.

Track listing

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Disc one

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  1. "Public Image"
  2. "The Cowboy Song"
  3. "Theme"
  4. "Religion I"
  5. "Religion II"
  6. "Annalisa"
  7. "Low Life"
  8. "Attack"
  9. "Poptones" (BBC John Peel Session)
  10. "Careering" (BBC John Peel Session)
  11. "Chant" (BBC John Peel Session)
  12. "Death Disco" (12" Remix)
  13. "1/2 Mix Megamix"
  14. "No Birds Do Sing"
  15. "Memories"

Disc two

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  1. "Another"
  2. "Albatross"
  3. "Socialist"
  4. "The Suit"
  5. "Bad Baby"
  6. "Radio 4"
  7. "Pied Piper"
  8. "Flowers of Romance" (Single Version)
  9. "Four Enclosed Walls"
  10. "Phenagen"
  11. "Track 8"
  12. "Hymie's Him"
  13. "Under The House"
  14. "Banging The Door"
  15. "Go Back"
  16. "Francis Massacre"
  17. "Home Is Where The Heart Is"

Disc three

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  1. "This Is Not a Love Song" (LP Remix)[5]
  2. "Blue Water"
  3. "Bad Life" (7" edit)
  4. "Question Mark"
  5. "Solitaire"
  6. "Tie Me To The Length Of That"
  7. "Where Are You?"
  8. "The Pardon"
  9. "1981"
  10. "The Order Of Death"
  11. "F.F.F."
  12. "Rise"
  13. "Fishing"
  14. "Round"
  15. "Home"
  16. "Ease"

Disc four

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  1. "Seattle"
  2. "Angry"
  3. "The Body" (US 12" Mix)
  4. "Selfish Rubbish"
  5. "Disappointed"
  6. "Happy"
  7. "Warrior" (12" Extended Version)
  8. "USLS 1"
  9. "Don't Ask Me"
  10. "Criminal"
  11. "Luck's Up"
  12. "God"
  13. "Cruel" (BBC Mark Goodier Session)
  14. "Acid Drops" (BBC Mark Goodier Session)
  15. "Love Hope" (BBC Mark Goodier Session)
  16. "Think Tank" (BBC Mark Goodier Session)

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Public Image Ltd. - Plastic Box review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. ^ Doran, John (February 2010). "Public Image Limited – Reissues". Classic Rock. No. 141. p. 93.
  3. ^ Spencer, Neil (8 February 2010). "PiL - Metal Box/Plastic Box". Uncut. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  4. ^ "PiL Discography | Plastic Box CD". Fodderstompf. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  5. ^ "PiL Official Discography | PiL: Plastic Box".
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