Sleeve: A painting, what else, of Sir Mary Foodcupboard, aka William Bragg Esq

Sleevenotes: Foreword by Bragg biographer Andrew Collins, plus publishing and musician credits.

Content: Definitive, digitally-polished 40 tracks - political, emotional, surprisingly romantic; solo, with Red Stars, Wilco and The Blokes - from 20 years of rough-voiced Barking bard. Chosen by Bragg fans in poll, at "a killer price" (£10.99) in echo of Billy's budget-price policy of his yoof.

High point: Whenever Billy manages to hit a note

Low point: Cod cover of When Will I See You Again? on limited-edition third CD

Glaring omissions?: No, the picture is complete... except for turgid 1988 chart topper, She's Leaving Home (phew, what a lucky escape!)

Anything new?: Bonus CD, with unreleased live tracks, demos and NME and Uncut magazine compilation contributions.

Justified excuse for release: Twentieth anniversary of Billy-for-you Socialist and social comment.

Where might this end up?: Brewing up with Billy Bragg on the sound system.

Updated: 08:53 Thursday, October 30, 2003