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Out This Week on 25 November 2016

Kate Bush / Before The Dawn 4LP vinyl

Kate Bush / Before The Dawn 

A Kate Bush release is always special, but Before The Dawn is her first live album and gives Hammersmith Apollo non-attendees (most of her audience) the chance to pretend they were there on the night (if they closed their eyes). On 3CD and 4LP. Read more


Alison Moyet / Sony-era reissues

You wait 32-years for Alison Moyet‘s Alf to be reissued and her three other CBS albums come along at the same time. These two-CD deluxe editions (Raindancing, Hoodoo and Essex are the others) tick most of the boxes but don’t go the extra (money) mile and wander into ‘sublime’ territory. Read more


Prince / 4EVER 

Prince‘s untimely death turns what could have been just-another-hits-collection into something more. Sumptuous design, some rare single edits, a previously unreleased song and soundtrack-to-our-lives pathos conspire to make 4EVER a must-have purchase this holiday season. Read more


The Who / Live at Leeds (half-speed mastered)

The Who‘s classic 1970 live album is expanded to three vinyl LPs which have been half-speed mastered. This edition includes the full set list from the night. Read more


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George Fame / Survival: A Career Anthology 1963-2015 (6CD)

Over a hundred tracks in this six-CD set, including 18 previously unreleased numbers. Survival takes in all of Georgie Fame‘s hit singles, notable B-sides, rarities and a wealth of key album cuts. Read more


Bob Dylan / The Real Royal Albert Hall Concert!

If the 36CD 1966 Live Recordings box is more live Robert Zimmerman than you can handle, then why not opt for just Bob Dylan‘s Royal Albert Hall concert of that same year. This is the actual London show, not the Manchester gig which was mislabelled for decades. It’s in the box of course, but this is the standalone release, available on 2CD and 2LP vinyl. Read more


Simple Minds / Acoustic  (2LP vinyl)

The CD of Simple Minds new Acoustic album was issued the week before last, but this vinyl edition is significant since it flips the usual practise on its head by including three bonus tracks NOT on the CD. Read more


Coldplay / A Head Full Of Dreams (Australian Tour Edition)

We’ve had the recent surround sound blu-ray audio, and now Coldplay‘s seventh album is being issued as a 2CD Australian & New Zealand Tour Edition which adds a bonus disc of remixes and live tracks.


Christine and the Queens / Chaleur Humaine (CD+DVD)

I love reissues and box sets but it’s also a great feeling to become a slightly obsessed by a new album. Such is the case with Chaleur Humaine, which is a firm SDE favourite. Now Christine and the Queens’ fabulous debut is available as a deluxe edition with six bonus tracks and a DVD of a live show in Lille, France.


Various Artists / The Christmas Album (vinyl only)

Now That’s Not What I Call A Great Christmas Album. Appropriately enough, they’ve made a pig’s ear of it. Read more


Yazz / Wanted 3CD reissue

Yazz / Wanted (3CD)

Yazzs 1989 debut spawned three top ten hits including The Only Way Is Up, which reached the top spot. This reissue is a generous remix-tastic three-CD package. Read more


Various Artists / Classic Rock Anthems (3LP)

In a supermarket near you, Classic Rock Anthems does what is says on the tin. But do note that this 20-track collection is only available on vinyl. Read more


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Marvin Gaye / What’s Going On (4LP box)

This four disc vinyl box effectively gathers up various bonus content issue over the last 15 years, including the so-called ‘Detroit Mix’ of Marvin Gaye‘s 1971 album. Read more


The Afghan Whigs / Black Love (2LP vinyl)

US rock band The Afghan Whigs‘ 1996 studio album Black Love is being reissued as a double CD deluxe edition and triple vinyl set, to celebrate its 20th anniversary.  Read more

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RJSWinchester

This week I’m looking forward to Mikael Tariverdiev’s ‘The Irony Of Fate’ soundtrack from 1975

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Irony-Fate-Original-Score-VINYL/dp/B01M15MWP

and a reissue of 1981’s ‘Estagfurullah… Ne Haddimize’ by Baris Manco & Kurtalan Ekspres

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Estagfurullah-Haddimize-Baris-Kurtalan-Ekspres/dp/B01M718SXW

minibreakfast

My Bob 2CD from Amazon has been pushed back til December the 2nd. I don’t mind though, as this week also sees the release of the very good value Complete Fela Kuti megabox!