The Pogues – Rum Sodomy & The Lash (40th Anniversary Edition) (2CD)

Product Description:
Celebrating 40 years of gritty poetry and rebellious folk-punk, Rum Sodomy & The Lash remains a landmark in The Pogues' discography. Originally released in 1985 and produced by Elvis Costello, the album fused traditional Irish instrumentation with punk spirit, delivering raw, unforgettable tracks like “A Pair of Brown Eyes” and “The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn.”

This 40th Anniversary Edition includes the original album remastered along with a second disc featuring rare B-sides, BBC sessions, and previously unreleased live material—providing a definitive look at one of the most influential records of its era.

Highlights:

• 2CD deluxe edition celebrating the album’s 40th anniversary

• Disc 1: Remastered original album

• Disc 2: Rare B-sides, BBC sessions, and live tracks

• Produced by Elvis Costello

• Expanded packaging with liner notes and archival materials

Tracklist:

Disc 1

1. The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn

2. The Old Main Drag

3. Wild Cats of Kilkenny

4. I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day

5. A Pair of Brown Eyes

6. Sally MacLennane

7. Dirty Old Town

8. Jesse James

9. Navigator

10. Billy's Bones

11. The Gentleman Soldier

12. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Disc 2

1. A Pistol for Paddy Garcia

2. London Girl (B-side)

3. Rainy Night in Soho (1986 version)

4. The Body of an American

5. Planxty Noel Hill

6. The Parting Glass

7. A Pair of Brown Eyes (BBC)

8. Sally MacLennane (BBC)

9. Dirty Old Town (BBC)

10. Wild Cats of Kilkenny (Live)

11. The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn (Live)

12. The Old Main Drag (Live)

13. I'm a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day (Live)

14. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Live)

Format: 2CD (40th Anniversary Edition)
Label: Warner Records

• Genre: Pop
• Format: CD
• Released: 10/24/2025