What made the Police so great? A combination of the passion of late ‘70s-early ‘80s punk, a distinctive rock-reggae style, Sting’s composing skills and remarkable instrumental proficiency.

On this two-record set--the band’s first live collection--you get a sense of how good this trio, which called it quits in 1984, really was. Includes both obscure gems and hits, recorded at

shows in Boston (1979) and Atlanta (1983). MORE TO READ