An archive for all things Genesis and Solo
The Abacab Tour
The Tour starts in Europe The Tour moves to North America and Canada The Tour moves to England UK The Band Tony Banks – Keyboards/Piano Phil Collins – Vocals/Drums/Percussion/Occasional Trumpet Mike Rutherford – …
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Mead Gould – Coach tour – see Genesis live – Sounds 15th Aug
Sounds 15th August 1981 – Advertising Mead Gould Coach tours to Europe to see Genesis at either Brussels or Frankfurt (with two quality choices with regard to Frankfurt). …
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Poster – Genesis – German Abacab tour
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a poster used to advertise the whole of German leg of The Abacab tour – 1981. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this …
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Abacab French tour dates advert
Tour advert – Mead Gould advert – Sounds 12th Sept
Another classic Mead Gould coach tours advert! From Sounds 12th September 1981! (thanks to NOV for providing the item)
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Staff laminate – Genesis – 81 – 82 tour
This is an Abacab / Encore (Three Sides Live) tour Laminate – 81 / 82 This was issued to a Staff member on the Abacab tour in 1981. (Many thanks …
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Gig poster – Genesis – Plaza de Toros Monumental – Barcelona – 25th September
The Abacab Tour 1981 This is a gig poster for the show at The Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, Spain on the 25th September 1981. (The Monument of Bulls, is …
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Guest Pass – Genesis – Abacab – 1981 tour
Abacab tour 1981 This is a stick on “Guest” pass (in blue text) for the 1981 Abacab tour. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this item)
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Guest Pass 2 – Genesis – Abacab – 1981 tour
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a stick on “Guest” pass (in red text) for the 1981 Abacab tour. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this item)
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Ticket – Plaza De Toros – Barcelona – 25th September
Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Plaza De Toros (Bull Ring) – Barcelona, Spain on the 25th September 1981 (Many thanks to Chris Leet for such an …
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Gig poster – Genesis – Plaza de Toros Monumental – Barcelona – 25th September
The Abacab Tour 1981 This is a gig poster for the show at The Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, Spain on the 25th September 1981. (The Monument of Bulls, is …
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Hugh Fielder interviews Genesis – Sounds 26th September
Genesis are interviewed by Hugh Fielder during the Abacab tour rehearsals at The Shepperton Film studios! (Many thanks to Nov for this article)
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Gig poster – Genesis – Arena Des Frejus – Frejus – 29th September
Abacab Tour 1981 This is a poster for the show at The Arena Des Frejus, Frejus, France on the 29th September 1981. Note: Arena Des Frejus is a 1st Century …
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Tony, Mike and Phil on Sheffield’s Radio Hallam
Interview with each member of the band from Radio Hallam. They discuss the latest studio album (Abacab) and the upcoming shows in England, plus the rehearsals. We get to hear …
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Ticket – Genesis – Frejus – 29th Sept
The Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Arena – Frejus – France on the 29th September 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket)
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Genesis – Ticket – Chateau Blanc – Avignon – 30th September
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Palais Des Expositions – Chateau Blanc – Avignon, France on the 30th September 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for …
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Ticket – Genesis – Palais Des Sport – Lyon – 1st October
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Palais Des Sport, Lyon, France on the 1st October 1981. (Many thanks to Sergio Francesco Amorico for this ticket)
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Ticket – Genesis – Gronenoordhal – Lieden – 3rd October
The Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Gronenoordhal in Lieden, Holland on the 3rd October 1981. This was the infamous booing concert were some of the fans …
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Ticket – Genesis – Stadthalle 1 – Bremen – 5th October
Abacab Tour – 1981 This is a ticket for the show at The Stadthalle 1, Bremen, Germany on the 5th October 1981. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this ticket)
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Feature – Genesis – The Evening Standard – London – 5th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a feature written by John Blake, this feature was published in the (London) Evening Standard on the 5th October 1981. Journalist John Blake …
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News – Genesis – The Evening Standard – London – 6th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 News regarding a fee for photo passes, published in The Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England), on the 6th October 1981
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Ticket – Genesis – Essen – Grugahalle – 6th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a ticket for the show at The Grugahalle, Essen, Germany on the 6th October 1981 (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this ticket)
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News – Genesis – The Evening Standard – London – 7th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a letter written into The Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England), and printed on the 7th October 1981. Basically Genesis fans returning from …
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Concert poster – Genesis – Eissporthalle – Kassel – 11th October
The Abacab Tour 1981 This is a poster advertising the show at The Eissporthalle, Kassel, Germany on the 11th October 1981. This poster had faded a little but a bit …
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Ticket – Genesis – Eilenriedehalle – Hannover – 13th October
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Eilenriedehalle in Hannover, Germany on the 13th October 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this Abacab tour ticket and many …
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Ticket – Genesis – Congresshalle – Hamburg – Germany – 15th – October
The Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Congresshalle in Hamburg, Germany on the 15th October 1981. (Many thanks for this item, Chris Leet and for other items …
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Ticket – The Sporthalle – Koln – Germany – 16th October
The Abacab Tour (European leg) A ticket for the show at The Sporthalle in Koln (Cologne) Germany on the 16th October 1981. (this is kindly supplied by Chris Leet and …
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Genesis – Ticket – The Sporthalle – Koln – 17th October
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Sporthalle Koln / Cologne – Germany – 17th October 1981. (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for this Abacab tour ticket)
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Ticket – Hippodrome – Paris – 19th October
Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Hippodrome in Paris, France on the 19th October 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket)
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Ticket – Genesis – Hippodrome – Paris – 20th Oct
The Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Hippodrome in Paris, France on the 20th October 1981 (many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket and many others)
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Gig review – Genesis – Groenoordhal – Lieden – OOR Nr 21 – 21st October
Abacab Tour A review of the show at Groenoordahal in Lieden, Holland. Review published in Muziekkrant OOR 21 on the 21st October 1981, written by Alfred Bos. Considering history tells …
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Interview – Tony Banks – Each One Third – Muziekkrant – 21st October
An interview with Tony Banks conducted during the Abacab tour of Europe. We think it the interview as conducted on the day of the Lieden concert, Interview conducted by Alfred …
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Ticket – Vorst National – Brussels – 22nd October
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at Vorst National Brussels, Belgium on the 22nd October 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket)
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Ticket – Genesis – Metz – France – 23rd October
The Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Parc Des Expositions in Metz, France on the 23rd October 1981 (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this ticket)
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Tour advert – Genesis – Abacab tour – Rolling Stone – 26th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is an advert for the North American Abacab tour – 1981. Featuring an advert for the single – No Reply At All. (Many thanks …
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Genesis – Ticket – Westfalenhalle – Dortmund – 27th October
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany on the 27th October 1981. (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for this Abacab European tour ticket)
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Ticket – Genesis – Rhénus Hall – Strasbourg – 28th October
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a ticket for the show at The Rhénus Hall, Strasbourg, France on the 28th October 1981. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this …
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Ticket – Genesis – The Festhalle in Frankfurt – Germany – 30th October
Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the 30th October 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket)
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Ticket – Festhalle – Frankfurt – 31st October
Abacab Tour A ticket for the show at The Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the 31st October 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket)
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Record Mirror – Vorst blood – Robin Prichard
Abacab Tour 1981 Printed in Record Mirror, on the 31st October 1981. Here is a review of the Genesis Abacab tour gig held at Vorst National – Brussels on the …
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The Old Grey Whistle Stop! – Chris Bohn – David Corio – NME 31st Oct
Chris Bohn takes the now infamous Mead Gould coach trip to Cologne to see Genesis on their Abacab tour along with 9 other coach loads of British Fans! NME 31st Oct …
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Ticket – Deutschlandhalle – Berlin – 2nd November
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany on the 2nd November 1981 (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for this German – Abacab tour …
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Gig Advert – Abacab tour – Montreal – Montreal Forum – November 5th
Abacab Tour An advert for the shows at The Montreal Forum on December 3rd and 4th 1981, First published in the Montreal Gazette on the 5th November 1981. (Many thanks …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Wisconsin State Journal – Wisconsin – 13th November
The Abacab tour – 1981 This review was published in The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin), on the 13th November 1981 This show took place at The Dane County Memorial …
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News – Genesis – Wisconsin State Journal – Wisconsin – 16th November
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a news piece about a judge who issued a legal order, banning the bootlegging of Genesis concert t-shirts. First published in The Wisconsin …
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Ticket – The Civic Arena – Pittsburgh – USA – 19th November
The Abacab tour (North American leg) A ticket for the show at The Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, USA on the 19th November 1981. (this is kindly supplied by Chris Leet …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – 20th November
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a review published in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), on the 20th November 1981. This show took place at The Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Pittsburgh Press – Pennsylvania – 20th November
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a review published in The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), on the 20th November 1981 This is a review of the show that took …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Akron Beacon Journal – Ohio – 23rd November
The Abacab tour – 1981 Published in The Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio), on the 23rd November 1981 This show took place at The Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 22nd …
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Concert review – Genesis – The South Bend Tribune – Indiana – 25th November
The Abacab tour – 1981 This review was published in The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana), on the 25th November 1981 This show took place at The Notre Dame …
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Phil Collins interview with WMMR during Genesis Abacab tour.
Phil Collins takes a break during the Abacab tour to answer questions with Anita Gevinson. This interview is in fact seen in the Three Sides Live film. Topics discussed include, …
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Tickets – The Spectrum – Philadelphia – 26th November
Abacab Tour (North American leg) Two tickets (one full, one torn) for the show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia USA. (these are kindly supplied by Chris Leet and it is …
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Cloth Pass – The Spectrum – Philadelphia – 26th November
The Abacab tour (North American leg) A Cloth pass enabling the wearer to go BACKSTAGE at the gig at The Spectrum in Philadelphia USA on the 26th November 1981. (this …
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Cloth Pass – The Spectrum – Philadelphia – 27th November
The Abacab tour (North American leg) A Cloth pass enabling the wearer to go BACKSTAGE at the gig at The Spectrum in Philadelphia USA on the 27th November 1981. (this …
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Genesis – Ticket – The Savoy Theatre – NYC – 28th November
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Savoy Theatre in New York, USA on the 28th November 1981. (Parts of the Three Sides Live Album and Video …
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Ticket – The Capital Centre – Landover – 30th November
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland – USA on the 30th November 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this Abacab …
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Ticket – Genesis – Hartford Civic Centre – Hartford – 2nd December
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Hartford Civic Centre in Hartford, Connecticut, United States on the 2nd December 1981. (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this ticket …
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Ticket – Genesis – The Forum – Montreal – Canada – 3rd December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a ticket for the show at The Forum, Montreal, Canada on the 3rd December 1981 (Many thanks to George German for this ticket)
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Concert review – Genesis – The Baltimore Sun – Maryland – 4th December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is review was published in The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland), on the 4th December 1981 This show took place at The Capital Centre, Largo, …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Hartford Courant – Hartford – Connecticut – 4th December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This show took place at The Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA on the 2nd December 1981. This review was published in The Hartford …
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Genesis – Ticket – Maple Leaf Gardens – Toronto – 6th December
Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto – Canada on the 6th December 1981. (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for this Abacab tour …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Ottawa Citizen – Ottawa – December 7th
The Abacab tour – 1981 This concert review was published in The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the 7th December 1981. This concert took place at The Ottawa Civic …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Record – Hackensack – 11th December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a review of the show that took place at The Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on the 10th December 1981. …
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Ticket – Wembley Arena – 17th December
Abacab tour, A ticket for the Wembley Arena show on the 17th December 1981.
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Concert review – Genesis – The Daily Record – New Jersey – 18th December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a review published in The Daily Record (Morristown, New Jersey), 18th December 1981 This show took place at The Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Evening Standard – London – 18th December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This review was published in The Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England), on the 18th December 1981 This show took place at Wembley Arena, London, …
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Genesis – Ticket – Wembley Arena – London – 18th December
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at Wembley Arena in London, England on the 18th December 1981. (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for this ticket from the Abacab …
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Live review – Genesis – Waisted and Hot – Sounds – 19th December
Sounds 19th December 1981 – Waisted and Hot – Genesis live in New York Hugh Fielder of music paper Sounds, reviews the Genesis New York Savoy Theatre gig on the …
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Ticket – Wembley Arena – 19th December
Abacab tour, A ticket for the Wembley Arena show on the 19th December 1981.
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Ticket – Birmingham NEC – 20th December
Abacab Tour! A ticket for the Birmingham NEC show on the 20th December 1981.
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Record Mirror – Willing Chamelon’s – Robin Smith reviews – 18th December Wembley gig!
Robin Smith also happens to interview Mike Rutherford (mainly) on the 18th December which leads me to assume the review is from the same night 18th of December the reviewer …
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Gig review – Genesis – Birmingham Mail – 21st December
Abacab Tour A review in what we believe to be The Birmingham Mail, on the 21st December 1981. Review is written by Bob Haywood and is from the show on …
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Live Review – Genesis – Wembley Arena – 21st December
The Abacab tour – 1981 This is a review of the show on Saturday 19th December 1981, the review was written by John Coldstream. It was published in The Daily …
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Genesis – Ticket – The NEC – Birmingham – 21st December
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The NEC in Birmingham, England on the 21st December 1981. (Parts of this show were recorded for the Three Sides Live …
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Ticket – Birmingham NEC – 22nd December
Abacab tour, A ticket for the Birmingham NEC on the 22nd December 1981.
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Genesis – Ticket – The NEC – Birmingham – 23rd December
The Abacab tour A ticket for the show at The NEC in Birmingham, England on the 23rd December 1981. (Parts of this show were recorded for the Three Sides Live …
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Interview – CT – Frankfurt – Melody Maker – 6th March
Behind Chester’s Skins – Melody Maker 6th March 1982. Chester Thompson is interviewed by Paul Colbert, at the Frankfurt Music Fair of 1982. Subjects include: Pearl (drum kit) and being …
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Firth Of Fifth – Flexi disc – Genesis Information
This flexi – disc was released by Genesis Information in the month of May 1983. It was a limited number release! The artwork is in the style of Three Sides …
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Three Sides Live – DVD / Blu Ray (Remaster)
Three Sides Live was filmed in November 1981 on the Abacab tour in North America and Europe it was originally released on VHS to coincide with the live album of …
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