Richard & Linda Thompson - Live 1982: The Final Tour (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

Richard & Linda Thompson – Live 1982: The Final Tour (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

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Experience a remarkable chapter in British folk-rock history with Richard & Linda Thompson – Live 1982: The Final Tour. Released exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, this special double album features twelve powerful live performances from the legendary duo's final tour together. Available on vinyl for the first time, these historic recordings are presented across two classic black LPs.

Richard Thompson, a founding member of the influential British folk-rock band Fairport Convention, is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of his generation. Together with the extraordinary vocalist Linda Thompson, he created a series of acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, blending traditional British folk with rock, country and blues.

In 1982, the duo released their critically acclaimed album Shoot Out The Lights, an emotionally intense masterpiece recorded during the breakdown of their marriage and musical partnership. The subsequent tour became their final series of performances together, adding an extraordinary emotional dimension to the music.

Live 1982: The Final Tour captures that unforgettable period through performances of songs including Back Street Slide, Borrowed Time, Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed?, Shoot Out The Lights and the deeply moving Dimming Of The Day. Richard's expressive guitar work and Linda's powerful, heartfelt vocals create an exceptional live listening experience.

Released by Rhino Records, this exclusive edition is pressed on two 140-gram black vinyl LPs and presented in a special capacity jacket. With an announced limited pressing of just 2,500 copies, it is an essential collector's item for fans of British folk rock, classic singer-songwriters and historic live recordings.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Side A

A1. Dargai (Live)
A2. Back Street Slide (Live)
A3. Pavanne (Live)
A4. I'll Keep It With Mine (Live)

LP 1 – Side B

B1. Borrowed Time (Live)
B2. Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed? (Live)
B3. I'm A Dreamer (Live)

LP 2 – Side C

C1. Honky Tonk Blues (Live)
C2. Shoot Out The Lights (Live)
C3. For Shame Of Doing Wrong (Live)

LP 2 – Side D

D1. Dimming Of The Day (Live)
D2. The Price Of Love (Live)

Specifications

Artist: Richard & Linda Thompson

Title: Live 1982: The Final Tour

Format: 2LP

Vinyl Color: Black

Vinyl Weight: 140 gram

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, exclusive limited edition

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Recording Year: 1982

Genre: Folk Rock, British Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Rock

Record Label: Rhino Records

Distribution: Warner Music

Number of Records: 2

Number of Tracks: 12

Limited Pressing: 2,500 copies (announced RSD quantity)

Packaging: Special double-LP capacity jacket

Catalogue Number: 0081227802004

Barcode: 0081227802004

Highlights

Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release, limited to an announced 2,500 copies.

Twelve historic live performances from Richard & Linda Thompson's final tour together in 1982.

These remarkable concert recordings are available on vinyl for the first time.

Features Shoot Out The Lights, Dimming Of The Day, Borrowed Time and Back Street Slide.

Pressed on two 140-gram black vinyl LPs and released by Rhino Records.