Genre: Pop Rock
Label: Cooking Vinyl
Size: 12"
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The Alan Parsons Project I Robot Super Deluxe Edition Half-Speed Mastered 180g 45rpm 2LP, 4CD & Blu-Ray Box Set

The Alan Parsons Project

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Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set!
Half-Speed Remaster by Miles Showell on 45rpm 180g 2LP!
4CDs Including a Stereo Remaster of the Original Album by Miles Showell + 70 Bonus Tracks!
Blu-Ray with Stunning Dolby Atmos + 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes by Alan Parsons & New Stereo HD Remaster by Miles Showell!

The Alan Parsons Project's second studio album I Robot, widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums of all time, is now re-issued in a variety of different formats including a Super Deluxe Edition Box Set. Featuring 4CDs, a Blu-Ray, a 2LP audiophile pressing, a hardcover book, and replica press folder.

Originally released in July 1977, the album draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov's science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries.

Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell.

About The Alan Parsons Project

The Alan Parsons Project was a progressive rock music entity comprised of engineer/ producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, musician and manager Eric Woolfson. They released 10 concept albums which focused on subject matter such as science fiction, supernatural, literary and sociological themes between 1976 – 1987 and have sold in excess of 55 million albums world-wide.



Features

  • Limited Edition
  • Super Deluxe Box Set
  • 4CDs Containing a Stereo Remaster of the Original Album by Miles Showell + 70 Bonus Tracks (47 Previously Unreleased) from Studio Out-takes
  • Blu-Ray (ABC Region Free) Containing Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes by Alan Parsons from the Original Multi-Track Master Tapes; A New Stereo HD Remaster of the Original Album by Miles Showell; Restored "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" Promotional Video & Interview Footage of Eric Woolfson Discussing the Album
  • 45rpm 180g Vinyl Double LP in a Gatefold Sleeve Contains a Half-Speed Remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios
  • Beautiful Fully Illustrated 12" x 12" Hardback Casebound Book ft. Interviews with Alan Parsons, the Woolfson Family & the Musicians/Lead Vocalists + Full Lyrics & Commentary on the Bonus Tracks
  • Replica Original Press Folder with an A1 Sized Poster, Reproduction of Original Biographies, Press Photo, Press Letter & Promotional Postcard
  • Rigid Slipcase
  • Made in the Czech Republic

Selections

2 x 45RPM LPs

Side One:
  1. I Robot
  2. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
Side Two:
  1. Some Other Time
  2. Breakdown
  3. Don't Let It Show
Side Three:
  1. The Voice
  2. Nucleus
  3. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Side Four:
  1. Total Eclipse
  2. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32

CD 1 – Original Album 2025 Remaster Plus Bonus Tracks

  1. I Robot
  2. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
  3. Some Other Time
  4. Breakdown
  5. Don't Let It Show
  6. The Voice
  7. Nucleus
  8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
  9. Total Eclipse
  10. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32
Bonus Tracks
  1. US Radio Commercial for I Robot
  2. I Robot (Boules Experiment)
  3. I Robot (Hilary Western Soprano Vocal Rehearsal)
  4. Extract 1 from The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
  5. Extract 2 from The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
  6. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Backing Track Rough Mix)
  7. Some Other Time (Complete Vocal By Jaki Whitren)
  8. Breakdown (Early Demo of Backing Riff)
  9. Extract 3 from The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
  10. Breakdown (The Choir)
  11. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Demo)
  12. Day After Day (Early Stage Rough Mix)
  13. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Choir Session)
  14. The Naked Robot

CD 2 – Bonus Studio Recordings Vol. 1

  1. I Robot (Out Take & Rough Mix)
  2. I Robot (Experimental Lead Guitar Part With Guide Count)
  3. I Robot (John Leach Kantele Takes)
  4. I Robot (Ian Bairnson Rhythm Electric Guitar)
  5. I Robot (Choir Takes)
  6. I Robot (Early Mix Before Choir)
  7. I Robot (Single Edit)
  8. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Slower Backing Out Take)
  9. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Take)
  10. I Wouldn't Want to Be like You (Ian Bairnson Electric Rhythm Guitar)
  11. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Early Mix Of Backing Track)
  12. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Lenny Zakatek Alt. Vocal)
  13. Some Other Time (Eric Woolfson Piano Take)
  14. Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars Take)
  15. Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Lead Electric Guitar Takes)
  16. Some Other Time (Rough Mix – Jaki Alt. Lyric & Ad Libs)

CD 3 – Bonus Studio Recordings Vol. 2

  1. Breakdown (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Part)
  2. Breakdown (Projectron and Bass)
  3. Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Takes)
  4. Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Electric Guitar Harmony Solo)
  5. Breakdown (Strings, Brass, & Horns Take)
  6. Breakdown (Rough Mix + Alt. Backing Track Out Take)
  7. Breakdown (Rough Mix Of Backing Track)
  8. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)
  9. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Organ Take)
  10. Don't Let It Show (Recorder & Horns Out Take In Key Of D)
  11. Don't Let It Show (String Section Take)
  12. Don't Let It Show (Woodwind Take In Key Of D)
  13. Don't Let It Show (Backing Track Early Rough Mix)
  14. Don't Let It Show (Rough Mix With Alt. Orchestra Score)
  15. Don't Let It Show (Extended End Section)
  16. The Voice (Rough Mix With Extra Strings & Alan Vocoder)
  17. The Voice (Backing Track Rough Mix)
  18. Nucleus (Experimenting With Sound Effects)
  19. Nucleus (Talking Sound Effects)
  20. Nucleus (Stuart Tosh Drum Take With Delay)
  21. Nucleus (Projectron Only)

CD 4 – Bonus Studio Recordings Vol. 3

  1. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Steel Out Take)
  2. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Synth Experiments)
  3. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Eric Woolfson Celeste Take)
  4. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Take)
  5. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Pedal Steel Take)
  6. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Vocals)
  7. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Track)
  8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Single Edit)
  9. Total Eclipse & Nucleus (Choral Experiments)
  10. Total Eclipse (Choir Only)
  11. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Alan Parsons Demo)
  12. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Everything But The Choir)
  13. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars)
  14. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Strings Only)
  15. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32 (Backing Singers & Choir Takes)
  16. Alan Parsons Spacey Vibraphone
  17. Eric's Jupiter (Start of Gemini Idea)
  18. Taking It All Away (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary – 1st Version)
  19. I Robot Radio Adverts

Blu-Ray – Dolby Atmos / 5.1 Surround Sound / Stereo HD Mixes

  1. I Robot
  2. I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
  3. Some Other Time
  4. Breakdown
  5. Don't Let It Show
  6. The Voice
  7. Nucleus
  8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
  9. Total Eclipse
  10. Genesis Ch. 1 V.32
I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Promo Video)
I Robot Eric Woolfson Interview Footage

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