Whenever I see your name, I automatically think "we'll get drunk on cheap wine". I'm gonna look for that CD set. The Buzzcocks are one of my favorite bands of all time (they are SO good in concert) and I must admit I've never heard Wire or Suicide. Thanks for the tip.
I actually saw Gang o' Four about a year or so ago here in Atlanta, and I have to say it was one of the best shows I've seen in my life. They totally ROCKED OUT! Not the slightest hint of ungraceful-ageing, no nostalgia, no annoying leftist preaching to the audience (thank God, I have to deal with that with so many of the bands I love). They just had an amazing sound and terrific stage presence.