Behind the Curtain is a compilation album by English rock band Wire.

It was released in 1995, composed of outtakes and early versions of songs from 1977–1978.

[3] The full recording of this concert would later be released in 2006 as part of the Live at the Roxy, London – April 1st & 2nd 1977/Live at CBGB Theatre, New York – July 18th 1978 live album.

The full demo sessions have since been released in 2018 on the special editions of the first three albums.

The song "Stablemate" appears as "Stalemate" on the special edition of Chairs Missing.