It seemed to be, back in the 70s/80s, the mark of a "serious" band when they brought out

... the live album, usually double, bare minimum with a gatefold sleeve. It's not really part of the punk/dance heritage, is it? Although those genres have some of the best live acts.

Springsteen Live '75 is a good example. Triple box set before he'd even really done anything major.

It's not often nowadays you get live albums by non-rock bands - Live Roseland NYC by Portishead for example.

Posted By: APB on February 13th 2013 at 19:35:17

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- It seemed to be, back in the 70s/80s, the mark of a "serious" band when they brought out (General Chat) - APB, Feb 13, 19:35:17
  - Springsteen live (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 13, 19:48:46
    - Indeed you're right. Not sure what I was confusing it with. (General Chat) - APB, Feb 13, 20:07:20
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        That's not unusual (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 13, 20:22:51
        
        I know, probably not for almost any band (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Feb 13, 20:39:33
      - I am not a fan at all (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Feb 13, 20:08:09

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