Works Volume 1 (originally released as ‘Works’) is ELP’s fifth studio album. It was released as a double LP in 1977, and has now been expertly remastered for the first time in 24 bit / High Density formats from the original tapes, by world-renowned rock studio engineer Andy Pearce. The original album, now transferred to this new 2CD set, comprised three solo band member sides and one as the complete band.
Features ELPs anthemic and stylish ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’, a massive hit which reached No.2 in the U.K.; the brilliant, Keith Emerson compiled ‘Piano Concerto No.1’, performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra; excellent romantic songs from Greg Lake at the peak of his creativity, and hard rocking classical adaptations from Carl Palmer – featuring Joe Walsh on lead guitar for one song.
The great jazz composer Harry South is present, and Carl contributes a powerful new version of ‘Tank’, first heard on the group’s debut album. Works 1 took ELP’s bombastic, keyboard-driven prog rock epics to the limit!
The booklet in this gatefold, softpack, double CD set contains extensive, exclusive sleeve notes with new band interviews by legendary rock journalist Chris Welch, and rare ELP archive photos.
The LP is the complete, remastered original album, with original gatefold sleeve, embossed logo, and artwork replicated. Features a foreword on the 140 gram LP format by Greg Lake.
Works Volume 2 is ELP’s sixth studio album, released in 1977, and now expertly remastered for the first time in 24 bit / High Density formats from the original tapes by world-renowned rock studio engineer Andy Pearce.
The album’s brief, eclectic compositions cover an array of musical styles, combining stimulating originals and handsomely orchestrated renditions of ‘Maple Leaf Rag’, ‘Honky Tonk Train Blues’, and ‘Show Me The Way to Go Home’. Works 2 showcases incredibly strong performances from all 3 band members – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer. Includes the massive, perennial, global hit single ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’, Greg Lake’s beautiful composition, highlighting his strong voice and vibrant acoustic guitar.
CD1 features the remastered original album. Some of CD1 and all of CD2 feature tracks from the ‘In Concert’ (1979) album (later reissued as ‘Works Live’, 1993). These were recorded at an outstanding August 1977 show at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, plus other shows on the 1977 world tour, and capture ELP performing at the pinnacle of their career.
The booklet in this gatefold, softpack, double CD set contains extensive, exclusive sleeve notes with new band interviews by legendary rock journalist Chris Welch, and rare ELP archive photos.
The LP is the complete, remastered original album, with original sleeve artwork. Features a foreword on the 140 gram LP format by Greg Lake.
‘Love Beach’ (1978) is the 7th ELP studio album and the final one from the 1970s classic era, expertly remastered for the first time in 24 bit / High Density formats from the original tapes by world-renowned rock studio engineer Andy Pearce.
The album finds the band back to their intimate best, producing a lighter, more concise and accessible album, with the band jamming in the relaxed atmosphere of a studio in Nassau, Bahamas. As usual, ELP produced an excellent, technically accomplished mix of classical music and electronics, once again unearthing their extraordinary musical chemistry. Includes fans’ / live favourites ‘The Gambler’ and the hard-rocking ‘Canario’ (based on Rodrigo’s ‘Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre’). Side 2 is taken up by the superb ‘Memoirs Of An Officer And A Gentleman’ – one of their finest suites, highlighting voice, piano, and marching drums.
The CD and digital formats contain the remastered original ‘Love Beach’ album plus contains previously unreleased alternative track mixes versions and ‘Love Beach’ studio rehearsal recordings, providing a compelling insight into the group at work in the studio. All tracks have been digitally restored and mastered from the original studio tapes. The booklet in this gatefold, softpack set contains extensive, exclusive sleeve notes with new band interviews by legendary rock journalist Chris Welch, and rare ELP archive photos.
The LP is the complete, remastered original album, with original sleeve artwork replicated. Features a foreword on the 140 gram LP format by Greg Lake.
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