Label: Warner Music UK

Reissued 12/12/2025, Originally released 1985

The Pogues' seminal album, 'Rum Sodomy & The Lash' celebrates its 40th anniversary. Originally released on August 5th 1985, the album captured the raw energy and poetic lyricism that defined The Pogues, solidifying their place as one of the most influential bands of their generation. August 5thmarks the 40th anniversary of that original release date. This 40th anniversary reissue will come in a collectible Deluxe 2CD set, offering the original album plus a bonus disc that brings together the legendary Poguetry In Motion EP.

Track listing:

Rum Sodomy & The Lash (1985)

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 

Bonus Tracks

1. The Parting Glass (B-Side)
2. A Pistol For Paddy Garcia (B-Side)
   
3. London Girl
4. A Rainy Night In Soho
5. The Body Of An American
6. Planxty Noel Hill 
   
7. Wild Cats Of Kilkenny (BBC Radio 1 - The Janice Long Show - 11th July 1985) 
   
8. Billy’s Bones ( BBC Radio 1 - The Janice Long Show - 11th July 1985)
9. The Old Main Drag ( BBC Radio 1 - The Janice Long Show - 11th July 1985)
10. Dirty Old Town ( BBC Radio 1 - The Janice Long Show - 11th July 1985)
    
11. A Pair Of Brown Eyes (Live at Glasgow Barrowland)
12. Sally MacLennane (Live at Glasgow Barrowland) 
13. Do You Believe in Magic? (Rough Mix) ( BBC Radio 1 - The Janice Long Show - 11th July 1985)