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Read: Wire legal bootleg series FAQ

1. When are the last batch of three gigs to be released?
Due to unearthing a superior recording of one of the final gigs in the series, the last set has been delayed from the intended March 2011 release date. We hope to have the final set of gigs available by the end of May.

2. So where do you get these recordings from?
We have various sources, including collectors and the band members. Finding the source version of a particular recording can involve some serious detective work.

3. I think I might have a tape of something you might not have..
We are absolutely open to revise the schedule if someone comes up with something stunning. drop use the feedback form and tell us what you have! We are also particularly interested in audience recordings where we already have a good mixing board recording (or vice versa). Combining the two can make for a really good result.

4. So are you selling MP3s of collectors' tapes?
No. Although some of the source material for the Legal Bootleg series came via collectors, plenty of work has gone into each release, to ensure you get a great experience. Recording errors have been fixed, and gigs have been mixed to ensure the best possible sound quality. In some cases, as noted earlier, various sources have been combined for the final item.

5. Do you plan a second series?
A lot depends on the success of this one but if this proves to be a genuine hit with the core fans there are many directions this project can be taken in. There is certainly material of a variety of types from a variety of sources.

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