Included in this
anniversary edition are 4 CDs comprising of 81 tracks in total, 5 of them
unreleased and 28 previously unreleased versions. These include 2019 newly
remastered versions of the original album from HD sources (in its original
track listing), mono and stereo single versions, B-sides, alternate mono and
stereo mixes, rehearsal tracks, BBC mixes and the lost Dave Davies’ solo album,
with bonus tracks.
It also includes Ray Davies’ compiled medley of unreleased demo tracks,
2 new recordings of Ray Davies with The Doo Wop Choir, ‘Arthur & The
Emigrants’ including one previously unreleased track, 3 previously unreleased
‘The Come Dancing Workshop Ensemble’ tracks, and new Ray Davies remixes of
‘Australia’ and ‘Shangri-La’.
A 68-page softback book
has also been included, featuring extensive essays by world-renowned Kinks
experts, original cancelled Arthur play co-scriptwriter Julian Mitchell, and
original album sleeve designer Bob Lawrie. There are also new interviews with
Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Mick Avory, as well as band photos, original
release international cover artwork and printed memorabilia.
Four 7” singles from the album can also be found - ‘Drivin’, ‘Victoria’,
‘Shangri-La’ & ‘Hold My Hand’ (Dave Davies solo) - all reproduced with
original international artwork. Finally, a bespoke, exclusive, metal &
enamel Kinks logo pin badge is included for fans to wear.
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