The Alarm - Strength 1985-1986 (Remastered & Expanded) [2LP] CD [VINYL]
The Alarm - Strength 1985-1986 (Remastered & Expanded) [2LP] CD [VINYL]
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All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.
Please note that all our DVDs are Region 2.
We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.
The Alarm's most iconic and best-selling album Strength is reissued on Double CD / Digipak with the original 1985 US album pressing (which includes the band's preferred version of Absolute Reality that was left off the UK Version of the album). All tracks have been remastered from the original master tapes by Mike Peters and Pete Maher with extensive sleeve notes and quotes from original band members, plus a host of previously unseen photographs. \r
CD 1 features the US album along with the original 1985 7' version of Strength (with the guitar / vocal beginning), that has never been issued on CD before along with the 1986 7' single version of 'Spirit Of '76' which is also making its first ever appearance on CD. All four original 'Strength' period B-sides are included also.\r
CD 2 features 22 previously unreleased album session recordings including outtake versions (with different lyrics and guitar parts), for every song on Strength including an outtake of the unreleased electric version of 'One Step Closer To Home'. An in studio jam session of spontaneous and impromptu covers of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Free, T-Rex, Lou Reed and Deep Purple are featured between tracks along with a complete run through of the previously unreleased live in the studio version of Rod Stewart's Maggie May which segues into re-workings of The Beats 'Stand Down Margaret' and Bob Dylan's 'Maggie's Farm', providing a fascinating insight into The Alarm working together in the studio on the way to creating their magnum opus.\r
Side 1 & 2 features the UK album remastered from original 1985 mix and running order. Side 3 & 4 - Features 9 demo tapes for the original album concept of Absolute Reality including 3 previously unreleased songs 'Sons Of Divorce', 'Black Side Of Fortune' and 'Memorial Day'. All the demos were recorded with 'Strength' album recording engineer Nigel Luby and feature raw versions of Knife Edge and We Are Majority both with different lyrics along with the original version of 'Deeside' which was then known as 'Steeltown'. The album also includes the Strength' era soundcheck demo of the title song and two other unreleased studio demos of 'In The Cold Light Of Day' (which was originally written for The Who's Roger Daltrey), and Dave Sharp's 'River Still To Cross'.\r
LIVE DATES:\r
1st \x96 3rd February \x96 The Gathering, Llandudno Wales\r
12th \x96 13th April \x96 NY Gathering, NY USA\r
29th June \x96 Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales
All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.
Please note that all our DVDs are Region 2.
We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.
The Alarm's most iconic and best-selling album Strength is reissued on Double CD / Digipak with the original 1985 US album pressing (which includes the band's preferred version of Absolute Reality that was left off the UK Version of the album). All tracks have been remastered from the original master tapes by Mike Peters and Pete Maher with extensive sleeve notes and quotes from original band members, plus a host of previously unseen photographs. \r
CD 1 features the US album along with the original 1985 7' version of Strength (with the guitar / vocal beginning), that has never been issued on CD before along with the 1986 7' single version of 'Spirit Of '76' which is also making its first ever appearance on CD. All four original 'Strength' period B-sides are included also.\r
CD 2 features 22 previously unreleased album session recordings including outtake versions (with different lyrics and guitar parts), for every song on Strength including an outtake of the unreleased electric version of 'One Step Closer To Home'. An in studio jam session of spontaneous and impromptu covers of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Free, T-Rex, Lou Reed and Deep Purple are featured between tracks along with a complete run through of the previously unreleased live in the studio version of Rod Stewart's Maggie May which segues into re-workings of The Beats 'Stand Down Margaret' and Bob Dylan's 'Maggie's Farm', providing a fascinating insight into The Alarm working together in the studio on the way to creating their magnum opus.\r
Side 1 & 2 features the UK album remastered from original 1985 mix and running order. Side 3 & 4 - Features 9 demo tapes for the original album concept of Absolute Reality including 3 previously unreleased songs 'Sons Of Divorce', 'Black Side Of Fortune' and 'Memorial Day'. All the demos were recorded with 'Strength' album recording engineer Nigel Luby and feature raw versions of Knife Edge and We Are Majority both with different lyrics along with the original version of 'Deeside' which was then known as 'Steeltown'. The album also includes the Strength' era soundcheck demo of the title song and two other unreleased studio demos of 'In The Cold Light Of Day' (which was originally written for The Who's Roger Daltrey), and Dave Sharp's 'River Still To Cross'.\r
LIVE DATES:\r
1st \x96 3rd February \x96 The Gathering, Llandudno Wales\r
12th \x96 13th April \x96 NY Gathering, NY USA\r
29th June \x96 Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales
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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.The Alarm's most iconic and best-selling album Strength is reissued on Double CD / Digipak with the original 1985 US album pressing (which includes the band's preferred version of Absolute Reality that was left off the UK Version of the album). All tracks have been remastered from the original master tapes by Mike Peters and Pete Maher with extensive sleeve notes and quotes from original band members, plus a host of previously unseen photographs. rCD 1 features the US album along with the original 1985 7' version of Strength (with the guitar / vocal beginning), that has never been issued on CD before along with the 1986 7' single version of 'Spirit Of '76' which is also making its first ever appearance on CD. All four original 'Strength' period B-sides are included also.rCD 2 features 22 previously unreleased album session recordings including outtake versions (with different lyrics and guitar parts), for every song on Strength including an outtake of the unreleased electric version of 'One Step Closer To Home'. An in studio jam session of spontaneous and impromptu covers of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Free, T-Rex, Lou Reed and Deep Purple are featured between tracks along with a complete run through of the previously unreleased live in the studio version of Rod Stewart's Maggie May which segues into re-workings of The Beats 'Stand Down Margaret' and Bob Dylan's 'Maggie's Farm', providing a fascinating insight into The Alarm working together in the studio on the way to creating their magnum opus.rSide 1 & 2 features the UK album remastered from original 1985 mix and running order. Side 3 & 4 - Features 9 demo tapes for the original album concept of Absolute Reality including 3 previously unreleased songs 'Sons Of Divorce', 'Black Side Of Fortune' and 'Memorial Day'. All the demos were recorded with 'Strength' album recording engineer Nigel Luby and feature raw versions of Knife Edge and We Are Majority both with different lyrics along with the original version of 'Deeside' which was then known as 'Steeltown'. The album also includes the Strength' era soundcheck demo of the title song and two other unreleased studio demos of 'In The Cold Light Of Day' (which was originally written for The Who's Roger Daltrey), and Dave Sharp's 'River Still To Cross'.rLIVE DATES:r1st x96 3rd February x96 The Gathering, Llandudno Walesr12th x96 13th April x96 NY Gathering, NY USAr29th June x96 Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales
Track Listing
Knife Edge
Absolute Reality (Demo)
Strength
Sons of Divorce (Demo)
Dawn Chorus
One Step Closer to Home (Demo)
Spirit of '76
The Day the Ravens Left the Tower (Demo)
Deeside
Steeltown (Demo)
Father to Son
We Are Majority (Demo)
Only the Thunder
Memorial Day (Demo)
The Day the Ravens Left the Tower
Black Side of Fortune (Demo)
Walk Forever by My Side
Knife Edge (Demo)
Give Me Love (Soundcheck Demo)
River to Cross (Marcus Studio Demo)
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Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
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How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
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