--- product_id: 209179292 title: "Blondie At The BBC" price: "£20.40" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/209179292-blondie-at-the-bbc store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Blondie At The BBC **Price:** £20.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blondie At The BBC - **How much does it cost?** £20.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/209179292-blondie-at-the-bbc) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description On New Years Eve 1979, Blondie performed live for The Old Grey Whistle Test BBC 2 TV Show, at The Apollo in Glasgow. Marking the turn of a new decade performing from December 1979 to January 1980, Blondie wowed their live audience with fan favourites such as "Heart Of Glass", "Hanging On The Telephone" and "Denis". This CD contains the entire live BBC Radio 1 recordings of the 1979 concert, as well as spectacular live footage of the Glasgow gig on DVD, plus 3 Top Of the Pops performances ("Denis" / "Picture This" / "Sunday Girl").Please note: The DVD is NTSC Region 0 Review: Classic Blondie as the 70's becomes the 80's - This gig at the Glasgow Apollo took place on New Years Eve 1979, this really is a historical document, the atmosphere sounded electric, the Scots love their New Tear, and it's really something to hear Blondie live in concert in such a setting. Everything about Blondie's music defines both the punk or more specifically "new wave" sound and so much of the great 80's pop music is down to Blondie, a host of great 80s stars would not have come about had it not been for Debbie Harry and Blondie, Kim Wilde and Madonna to name but two. The recording is generally great quality, Debbie's vocals are so crystal clear and higher in the mix than anything else, she was and in fact still is a superb vocalist, a true Queen of pop music, fantastic voice. The only slight downside is that drums are a little subdued sounding, which is normal for 70's live recordings, Clem Burke was/is such a phenomenal drummer, it's a shame the drums sound a little distant, but nonetheless this is not a bootleg quality, it's a great quality live recording arguably Blondie at their peak. The DVD is great too, as others have pointed out it's a bit of a disappointment that is in NTSC despite it all being filmed by pal facilities, whilst the picture and sound quality are not 100% the actual content is, can not bring myself to give this 4 stars because of some minor defects, there are much worse quality live recordings out there, and for 9 quid this is a great package, a must for any fan of Blodnie, especially of what is arguably their golden era Review: Fan-Blondie-Tastic! - Well, going back to 1979 I was a tad too young to be bitten by the Blondie bug, but, in 1980 when I heard Call Me on the wireless and rushed out to bye the 7" single from Our Price my life changed, and since then I've been hooked! Oh how the years have flown by, but still the music of Blondie and the stage presence of Deborah Ann are still as captivating and as crisp as it has ever been, and this collection captures that magnificently. I missed out on Blondie live the first time around but I have been lucky enough to have seen the (newer) band twice within the last 5 years. Having the chance to compare the "now" and "then" Blondie (thanks to this amazing footage) the only thing that seems to have changed is a couple of dress sizes. The live CD & DVD is amazing; Debbie belts out the original classics like she has been waiting to sing them live for years, and with the classic Parallel Lines line up behind her she shyly fills the stage with innocence and lust. As for the OGWT performances, the only thing I noticed that was missing was an incredibly rare performance of Rip Her to Shreds which the BBC found deep in the vaults many years ago and broadcast on BBC2 apologising for the poor quality of the recording due to deterioration of the master tape. All that aside, first class! This, along with all of my original vinyl 7" & 12" singles, albums, video cassettes, tee-shirts, badges, photos, posters, concert ticket stubs, Debbie doll (and that's not adult), CDs, DVDs, and (breath in) Clems drum stick, will one day become a shrine to my youth, and oh how that shrine deserves to be to the original rock Goddess to whom all the following and future Platinum Blondes strive to equal.....sit back, relax, and.....ENJOY! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003QSHIQ2 | | Best Sellers Rank | 41,334 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 832 in New Wave & Post-Punk 16,321 in Rock 17,716 in Pop | | Country of origin | Austria | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (310) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Label | Virgin International | | Manufacturer | Virgin International | | Manufacturer reference | MSE854186 | | Number of discs | 2 | | Original Release Date | 2010 | | Product Dimensions | 14.2 x 12.5 x 0.99 cm; 113.97 g | ## Images ![Blondie At The BBC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZphhVMCML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Blondie as the 70's becomes the 80's *by M***J on 30 July 2020* This gig at the Glasgow Apollo took place on New Years Eve 1979, this really is a historical document, the atmosphere sounded electric, the Scots love their New Tear, and it's really something to hear Blondie live in concert in such a setting. Everything about Blondie's music defines both the punk or more specifically "new wave" sound and so much of the great 80's pop music is down to Blondie, a host of great 80s stars would not have come about had it not been for Debbie Harry and Blondie, Kim Wilde and Madonna to name but two. The recording is generally great quality, Debbie's vocals are so crystal clear and higher in the mix than anything else, she was and in fact still is a superb vocalist, a true Queen of pop music, fantastic voice. The only slight downside is that drums are a little subdued sounding, which is normal for 70's live recordings, Clem Burke was/is such a phenomenal drummer, it's a shame the drums sound a little distant, but nonetheless this is not a bootleg quality, it's a great quality live recording arguably Blondie at their peak. The DVD is great too, as others have pointed out it's a bit of a disappointment that is in NTSC despite it all being filmed by pal facilities, whilst the picture and sound quality are not 100% the actual content is, can not bring myself to give this 4 stars because of some minor defects, there are much worse quality live recordings out there, and for 9 quid this is a great package, a must for any fan of Blodnie, especially of what is arguably their golden era ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fan-Blondie-Tastic! *by S***E on 21 February 2011* Well, going back to 1979 I was a tad too young to be bitten by the Blondie bug, but, in 1980 when I heard Call Me on the wireless and rushed out to bye the 7" single from Our Price my life changed, and since then I've been hooked! Oh how the years have flown by, but still the music of Blondie and the stage presence of Deborah Ann are still as captivating and as crisp as it has ever been, and this collection captures that magnificently. I missed out on Blondie live the first time around but I have been lucky enough to have seen the (newer) band twice within the last 5 years. Having the chance to compare the "now" and "then" Blondie (thanks to this amazing footage) the only thing that seems to have changed is a couple of dress sizes. The live CD & DVD is amazing; Debbie belts out the original classics like she has been waiting to sing them live for years, and with the classic Parallel Lines line up behind her she shyly fills the stage with innocence and lust. As for the OGWT performances, the only thing I noticed that was missing was an incredibly rare performance of Rip Her to Shreds which the BBC found deep in the vaults many years ago and broadcast on BBC2 apologising for the poor quality of the recording due to deterioration of the master tape. All that aside, first class! This, along with all of my original vinyl 7" & 12" singles, albums, video cassettes, tee-shirts, badges, photos, posters, concert ticket stubs, Debbie doll (and that's not adult), CDs, DVDs, and (breath in) Clems drum stick, will one day become a shrine to my youth, and oh how that shrine deserves to be to the original rock Goddess to whom all the following and future Platinum Blondes strive to equal.....sit back, relax, and.....ENJOY! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Me and my waltham *by B***E on 4 October 2010* Back on New years eve 1979 I sat in front of the tele with my trusty cassette player in hand recording the old grey whistle test on beeb2(sorry bbc for late breach of copywrite fess up) my eyes glued,my mouth open in awe at the spectacle on the tv the beauty of D H and the sound the boys were producing, ok frankie had a prob with the amp on atomic but that added to the liveness of it all! for years that cassette got played and played in my car cassette player and amazingly to today it still survives! but now it will get a well earned rest And I can be 16 again in glorious dvd and cd quality, If you want to see the lady that paved the way for all the ga ga's that followed then this is the perfect pressie for yourself and to think next year Blondies Panic of Girls studio cd will be out you realise true class never fades away!! it just radiates!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Blondie At The BBC - Blondie - Plastic Letters --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/209179292-blondie-at-the-bbc](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/209179292-blondie-at-the-bbc) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*