Pack Up the Plantation: Live! is the first official live album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in November 1985. It was primarily recorded at the Wiltern Theatre during their 1985 tour but also includes several tracks from previous tours. It was released as a double LP or single cassette and compact disc. A concert film of the Wiltern Theatre performance, also titled Pack Up the Plantation: Live! was released on home video in 1986
Includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album 180 gram heavyweight vinyl.
Manufactured in Germany Warner logo embossed on rear cover right lower corner.
Shout - Live At The Richfield Coliseum/1983 Lyrics. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Lyrics provided by SongLyrics.
After all, Southern Accents was criticized from many corners for being too slick, too much in Dave Stewart's corner instead of the Heartbreakers', so it made sense to quickly return the focus to the band, showcasing the group as the rockers they are. Pack Up the Plantation does do that, even if it isn't quite the barnburner it should have been. Part of the problem is that the song selection isn't quite as good as it could have been, relying heavily on Southern Accents material, including the weak "It Ain't Nothin' to M.
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Pack Up The Plantation: Live! (1985/2015) FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz Time - 72:04 minutes 1,62 GB Studio Master, Official Digital Download Artwork: Images of the master tapes (PDF) "Pack Up the Plantation: Live!" is the first official live album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in November 1985. Tom Petty Hi-Res Remastering Note: The Hi-Res (24bit 96K) remastering of the Tom Petty catalog reveals a level of detail that was only previously heard by a select group of musicians, producers and engineers in the studio. It’s as close to the sound of original stereo master as you can get. We’re very happy with the way it came out, and believe it’s an important way to preserve the legacy of this great body of work.
Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist (Sample). There are still elements of 80s production here, even for a live album, but the disc is still packed with a punch heavy enough to satisfy fans who prefer the band's more blatant rock sound. The exciting cover of The Byrds' "So You Want To Be a Rock n' Roll Star" opens up the album, and a few other decent covers are found, including "Needles and Pins" and the Isely Brothers' "Shout
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Written-By – C. Hillman*, J. McGuinn*
3:30
2
Needles And Pins
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – J. Nitzsche*, S. Bono*
2:23
3
The Waiting
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:08
4
Breakdown
Written-By – T. Petty*
7:43
5
American Girl
Written-By – T. Petty*
3:50
6
It Ain't Nothin' To Me
Written-By – D.A. Stewart*, T. Petty*
6:05
7
Insider
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – T. Petty*
5:16
8
Rockin' Around (With You)
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
3:20
9
Refugee
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
5:22
10
Southern Accents
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:20
11
Rebels
Written-By – T. Petty*
6:10
12
Don't Bring Me Down
Bass – Ron BlairWritten-By – G. Goffin-C. King*
3:40
13
Shout
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
9:30
14
Stories We Could Tell
Violin – Bobby ValentinoWritten-By – J. Sebastian*
3:55
Companies, etc.
Copyright (c)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Credits
Backing Vocals, Percussion
–
Carroll Sue Hill (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9 to 11),
Pat Peterson (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9 to 11)
Bass, Mandolin, Backing Vocals
–
Howie Epstein
Drums, Vocals
–
Stan Lynch
Electric Guitar [6 & 12-string], Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
–
Tom Petty
Engineer
–
Don Smith
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Alan Weidel
Keyboards, Vocals
–
Benmont Tench
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Steel Guitar [Lap], Twelve-String Guitar
–
Mike Campbell
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Producer
–
Mike Campbell,
Tom Petty
Saxophone, Harmonica
–
Jimmy Zavala* (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9 to 11)
Trombone, Euphonium
–
Nick Lane (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9 to 11)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
–
Lee Thornburg (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9 to 11)
Notes
Configuration Different Than LP
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 076732802120
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (2xLP, Album, Glo)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021
US
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album, Club)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
US
Unknown
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live (2xLP, Album)
MCA Records, MCA Records
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
UK
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Canada
Unknown
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
US
1985
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Written-By – C. Hillman*, J. McGuinn*
A2
Needles And Pins
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – J. Nitzsche*, S. Bono*
A3
The Waiting
Written-By – T. Petty*
A4
Breakdown
Written-By – T. Petty*
A5
American Girl
Written-By – T. Petty*
A6
It Ain't Nothin' To Me
Written-By – D. A. Stewart*, T. Petty*
A7
Insider
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – T. Petty*
A8
Rockin' Around (With You)
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
B1
Refugee
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
B2
I Need To Know
Written-By – T. Petty*
B3
Southern Accents
Written-By – T. Petty*
B4
Rebels
Written-By – T. Petty*
B5
Don't Bring Me Down
Bass – Ron BlairWritten-By – G. Goffin-C. King*
B6
You Got Lucky
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
B7
Shout
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
B9
Stories We Could Tell
Bass – Ron BlairViolin – Bobby ValentinoWritten-By – J. Sebastian*
Credits
Backing Vocals [The Rebeletts], Percussion
–
Carroll Sue Hill (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1 to B4, B6),
Pat Peterson (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1 to B4, B6)
Bass, Mandolin, Vocals [Harmony]
–
Howie Epstein
Design
–
SteeleWorks,
Tommy Steele
Drums, Vocals
–
Stan Lynch
Electric Guitar [6 & 12-string], Acoustic Guitar [6 & 12-string], Vocals, Producer
–
Tom Petty
Engineer
–
Don Smith
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Alan Weidel
Keyboards, Vocals
–
Benmont Tench
Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Slide Guitar, Steel Guitar [Lap], Producer
–
Mike Campbell
Management
–
Elliot Roberts,
Tony Dimitriades
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Photography By
–
Allan S. Adler,
Dennis Callahan,
Nels Israelson
Saxophone, Harmonica
–
Jimmy Zavala* (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1 to B4, B6)
Trombone, Euphonium
–
Nick Lane (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1 to B4, B6)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
–
Lee Thornburg (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1 to B4, B6)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 0 76732-8021-4
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (2xLP, Album, Glo)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021
US
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album, Club)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
US
Unknown
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live (2xLP, Album)
MCA Records, MCA Records
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
UK
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Canada
Unknown
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
US
1985
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Written-By – C. Hillman*, J. McGuinn*
3:30
A2
Needles And Pins
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – J. Nitzsche*, S. Bono*
2:23
A3
The Waiting
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:08
A4
Breakdown
Written-By – T. Petty*
7:43
B1
American Girl
Written-By – T. Petty*
3:50
B2
It Ain't Nothin' To Me
Written-By – D. A. Stewart*, T. Petty*
6:05
B3
Insider
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – T. Petty*
5:16
B4
Rockin' Around (With You)
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
3:20
C1
Refugee
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
5:22
C2
I Need To Know
Written-By – T. Petty*
2:30
C3
Southern Accents
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:20
C4
Rebels
Written-By – T. Petty*
6:10
D1
Don't Bring Me Down
Bass – Ron BlairWritten-By – G. Goffin-C. King*
3:40
D2
You Got Lucky
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
4:20
D3
Shout
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
9:30
D4
Stories We Could Tell
Bass – Ron BlairViolin – Bobby ValentinoWritten-By – J. Sebastian*
3:55
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
–
Valentim Carvalho
Copyright (c)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Recorded At
–
The Wiltern
Recorded At
–
Hammersmith Odeon
Recorded At
–
Irvine Meadows
Recorded At
–
Richfield Coliseum
Recorded At
–
The Forum, Los Angeles
Recorded At
–
The Paradise, Boston
Mixed At
–
Gone Gator One
Mastered At
–
Precision Lacquer
Credits
Backing Vocals [The Rebeletts], Percussion
–
Carroll Sue Hill (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2),
Pat Peterson (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Bass, Mandolin, Vocals [Harmony]
–
Howie Epstein
Design
–
SteeleWorks,
Tommy Steele
Drums, Vocals
–
Stan Lynch
Electric Guitar [6 & 12-string], Acoustic Guitar [6 & 12-string], Vocals, Producer
–
Tom Petty
Engineer
–
Don Smith
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Alan Weidel
Keyboards, Vocals
–
Benmont Tench
Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Slide Guitar, Steel Guitar [Lap], Producer
–
Mike Campbell
Management
–
Elliot Roberts,
Tony Dimitriades
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Photography By
–
Allan S. Adler,
Dennis Callahan,
Nels Israelson
Saxophone, Harmonica
–
Jimmy Zavala* (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Trombone, Euphonium
–
Nick Lane (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
–
Lee Thornburg (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Notes
Gatefold sleeve
From the soundtrack of the film "Pack Up the Plantation"
All tracks recorded at the Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles, California in the Westwood One Mobile Truck except:
"Stories We Could Tell" - Recorded at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England. Engineered in the Mobile Manor Unit.
"Rockin' Around (With You)" - Recorded at Irvine Meadows Ampitheater, Irvine, Calif. Engineered in the Record Plant Mobile Truck.
"Shout" - Recorded at Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio. Engineered in the Recording Connection Truck.
"Needles and Pins" - Recorded at The Forum, Los Angeles, California. Engineered in the Record Plant Mobile Truck.
"Don't Bring Me Down" - Recorded at the Paradise Club, Boston, Massachusetts.
Mixed at Gone Gator One.
Mastered at Precision Lacquer.
Made and distributed in Portugal by Valentim de Carvalho
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (2xLP, Album, Glo)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021
US
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album, Club)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
US
Unknown
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live (2xLP, Album)
MCA Records, MCA Records
MCMD 7001, MCA2-8021
UK
1985
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD, Album)
MCA Records
MCAD2-8021 JVC-435
Canada
Unknown
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Pack Up The Plantation - Live! (CD)
MCA Records
MCA2-8021 JVC-435
US
1985
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Written-By – C. Hillman*, J. McGuinn*
3:30
A2
Needles And Pins
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – J. Nitzsche*, S. Bono*
2:23
A3
The Waiting
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:08
A4
Breakdown
Written-By – T. Petty*
7:43
B1
American Girl
Written-By – T. Petty*
3:50
B2
It Ain't Nothin' To Me
Written-By – D. A. Stewart*, T. Petty*
6:05
B3
Insider
Bass – Ron BlairPercussion – Phil Jones Vocals – Stevie NicksWritten-By – T. Petty*
5:16
B4
Rockin' Around (With You)
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
3:20
C1
Refugee
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
5:22
C2
I Need To Know
Written-By – T. Petty*
2:30
C3
Southern Accents
Written-By – T. Petty*
5:20
C4
Rebels
Written-By – T. Petty*
6:10
D1
Don't Bring Me Down
Bass – Ron BlairWritten-By – G. Goffin-C. King*
3:40
D2
You Got Lucky
Written-By – M. Campbell*, T. Petty*
4:20
D3
Shout
Percussion – Phil Jones Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
9:30
D4
Stories We Could Tell
Bass – Ron BlairViolin – Bobby ValentinoWritten-By – J. Sebastian*
3:55
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
MCA Records, Inc.
Recorded At
–
The Wiltern
Recorded At
–
Hammersmith Odeon
Recorded At
–
Irvine Meadows
Recorded At
–
Richfield Coliseum
Recorded At
–
The Forum, Los Angeles
Recorded At
–
The Paradise, Boston
Mixed At
–
Gone Gator One
Mastered At
–
Precision Lacquer
Credits
Backing Vocals [The Rebeletts], Percussion
–
Carroll Sue Hill (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2),
Pat Peterson (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Bass, Mandolin, Vocals [Harmony]
–
Howie Epstein
Design
–
SteeleWorks,
Tommy Steele
Drums, Vocals
–
Stan Lynch
Electric Guitar [6 & 12-string], Acoustic Guitar [6 & 12-string], Vocals, Producer
–
Tom Petty
Engineer
–
Don Smith
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Alan Weidel
Keyboards, Vocals
–
Benmont Tench
Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Slide Guitar, Steel Guitar [Lap], Producer
–
Mike Campbell
Management
–
Elliot Roberts,
Tony Dimitriades
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Photography By
–
Allan S. Adler,
Dennis Callahan,
Nels Israelson
Saxophone, Harmonica
–
Jimmy Zavala* (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Trombone, Euphonium
–
Nick Lane (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
–
Lee Thornburg (tracks: A1, A3 to B2, C1 to C4, D2)
Notes
Gatefold sleeve, brown obi strip.
From the soundtrack of the film "Pack Up the Plantation"
All tracks recorded at the Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles, California in the Westwood One Mobile Truck except:
"Stories We Could Tell" - Recorded at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England. Engineered in the Mobile Manor Unit.
"Rockin' Around (With You)" - Recorded at Irvine Meadows Ampitheater, Irvine, Calif. Engineered in the Record Plant Mobile Truck.
"Shout" - Recorded at Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio. Engineered in the Recording Connection Truck.
"Needles and Pins" - Recorded at The Forum, Los Angeles, California. Engineered in the Record Plant Mobile Truck.
"Don't Bring Me Down" - Recorded at the Paradise Club, Boston, Massachusetts.
Mixed at Gone Gator One.
Mastered at Precision Lacquer.