Fave Reissues Of The Last Few Years - PART 22

A Listmania! list by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London (UK)
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Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special Edition)
1.  Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special Edition) by Jethro Tull
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. After many failed attempts to bring this 1971 gem to CD, EMI UK finally delivers the goods on this sonically amazing Steven Wilson/Peter Mew remix/remaster. See review..."
£12.99   Used & New from: £11.71
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

The Fame Studios Story 1961-1973 (3cd Box)
2.  The Fame Studios Story 1961-1973 (3cd Box) by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. Ace Records/Kent Soul 75-track Mini Book Set. A card wrap houses 3CDs and an 84-page Hardback Book. Similar to the beloved "Take Me To The River" 3CD set of 2009. See detailed review..."
£30.00   Used & New from: £24.84
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

RCA Albums Collection
3.  RCA Albums Collection by Sam Cooke
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. At last! 8CD mini box set with repro LP covers of his sublime RCA Victor albums with gobsmacking remastered sound too. Easily one of 'the' genre reissues of 2011. See review..."
£23.49   Used & New from: £17.16
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

I Can See Clearly Now
4.  I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
The list author says:
  "Aug 2011. Big Break Records (BBR) CD reissue of an unfairly forgotten 1972 Reggae/Soul album on CBS with 2 x 7" bonus tracks. Stunning remaster quality. Bob Marley too. See review..."
£13.00   Used & New from: £6.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Himself
5.  Himself by Gilbert O'Sullivan
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. Salvo reissue of his 1971 UK debut album on Mam Records (with “Nothing Rhymed”). Remaster, beautifully laid out 20-page booklet and first-time-on-CD single sides & demos. See review..."
£10.62   Used & New from: £5.84
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Complete Smiths: Collector's Edition [VINYL]
6.  The Complete Smiths: Collector's Edition [VINYL] by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. An object of out-and-out lust for Smiths collectors. Huge and beautiful - CDs, Vinyl and more. Unfortunately it already seems to be garnishing a hefty deleted price tag."
Used & New from: £474.98
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Complete
7.  Complete by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Sep 2011. If you can't afford the 'mega' box, try this. An 8CD Rhino mini-box-set with repro card sleeves for all the albums, inners, one poster. No extras but new remasters and a sweet thing to own."
£27.99   Used & New from: £24.50
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Some Girls (2CD+DVD+Vinyl Super Deluxe Box Set)
8.  Some Girls (2CD+DVD+Vinyl Super Deluxe Box Set) by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. Aping last year’s hugely successful “Exile” reissue we now get “Some Girls” (their superb 1978 album). There’s a 2CD version and this ‘Super Deluxe’ 3-disc set with Vinyl Repro and book."
£73.48   Used & New from: £66.99
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Achtung Baby 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set
9.  Achtung Baby 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set by U2
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. The 2CD 'Deluxe Edition' (not remastered) is practically useless to fans, but this isn't. 6CDs/4DVDs in 12” x 12” book set with a pouch of album photo art prints. Properly collectable."
£99.61   Used & New from: £94.89
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Dear Mr. Fantasy
10.  Dear Mr. Fantasy by Jim Capaldi
The list author says:
  "June 2011. 67-track 4CD Box Set featuring Traffic, Clapton, Kossoff and Harrison. Mark Powell preparation and stunningly clear Paschal Byrne remastering. Unreleased too."
£23.49   Used & New from: £22.15
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

A Wizard, A True Star & Todd
11.  A Wizard, A True Star & Todd by Todd Rundgren
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. 2CD Edsel reissue of his 1973 single album and 1974 double with bonus tracks, a decent booklet, remastered sound (Rhino) and a great price. A series covering his catalogue on Bearsville."
£6.64   Used & New from: £5.48
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Heavy Petting And Other Proclivities
12.  Heavy Petting And Other Proclivities by Dr Strangely Strange
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. Hux Records reissue of a 1970 Vertigo Spiral label Folk-Rock rarity (£300 + LP). Beautiful 36-page booklet, remaster from Stereo mixes and many bonuses."
£10.64   Used & New from: £8.12
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Live At The BBC Boxset
13.  Live At The BBC Boxset by Thin Lizzy
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. There’s a 2CD 33-track issue, but many will want to plum the extra for this mouth-watering 6CD/1DVD Mini Box Set version issued on the same day – but it’s already hard to find and pricey."
Used & New from: £429.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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I Miss You
14.  I Miss You by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. Big Break Records (BBR) CD reissue of a long-forgotten 1972 debut LP on Philly (“Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes” in the UK). Properly great sound and rare single mixes."
£13.00   Used & New from: £7.12
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Black & Blue
15.  Black & Blue by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The list author says:
  "Sep 2010. Big Break Records (BBR) expanded CD reissue of their 2nd LP on Philly from 1973. Beautiful sound quality, updated booklet and great bonuses."
£8.83   Used & New from: £6.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Future Days
16.  Future Days by Can
The list author says:
  "July 2009. Remastered by Andreas Torkler with the band present, this 1973 Kraut-Rock album is considered by most to be one of their masterpieces. Carefully transferred and still amazingly relevant."
Used & New from: £2,000.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Fish Out Of Water
17.  Fish Out Of Water by Chris Squire
The list author says:
  "Aug 2007. The 1st solo album from YES bassist is given an elaborate CD+DVD makeover. Disc 1 has the 1975 LP + US-only 7” single and the DVD Promo & Interview stuff. Cheap too."
£3.99   Used & New from: £3.79
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Ghost Writer / One-Eyed Jack / American Boy & Girl
18.  Ghost Writer / One-Eyed Jack / American Boy & Girl by Garland Jeffreys
The list author says:
  "May 2011. Raven 2CD set featuring remasters of 3 LPs on A&M Records from 1977, 1978 and 1979 with  “Ghost Writer” being the prize. Good booklet with interview and top remastered sound."
£20.57   Used & New from: £13.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

I'm Living Good 1964-1974
19.  I'm Living Good 1964-1974 by Arthur Conley
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. 24-track Ace Records/Kent Soul CD compilation that highlights 10 years of Atco and Associated label recordings. Rare tracks from an underrated hero of Soul music."
£11.99   Used & New from: £8.63
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Harvest for the World
20.  Harvest for the World by The Isley Brothers
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011. Big Break Records (BBR) expanded CD reissue of their 1976 breakthrough album on T-Neck. Gorgeous stuff and sounds amazing. See detailed review..."
£6.49   Used & New from: £4.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

More Miles Than Money
21.  More Miles Than Money by Various
The list author says:
  "Aug 2010. Ace 2CD 38-track set of largely unknown but superlative American Roots music (30’s to 00’s). Accompanies Garth Cartwright’s best-selling book. Hugely detailed 24-page inlay."
£8.99   Used & New from: £8.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Hoochie Coochie Man: Complete Chess Masters, Vol. 2: 1952-1958
22.  Hoochie Coochie Man: Complete Chess Masters, Vol. 2: 1952-1958 by Muddy Waters
The list author says:
  "2004 USA (2008 UK) 51-Track 2CD Hip-O Select set in a Textured Hardback Book (now deleted and hard to find). Andy McKaie compiled, Erick Labson remasters. Gorgeous."
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Singled Out: A's B's & Rarities
23.  Singled Out: A's B's & Rarities by Dr. Feelgood
The list author says:
  "Sep 2001 3CD set remastered by Denis Blackham. CD1 for A’s, CD2 for B’s and CD3 for Rarities. Shame the booklet doesn’t picture any sleeves, but it sounds great and most of the B's are non-album."
£12.47   Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Jesus Of Cool
24.  Jesus Of Cool by Nick Lowe
The list author says:
  "Feb 2008. His wonderful 11-track 1978 debut LP on Radar. Comes in a stunning cross-like foldout card sleeve (like “Black Moses”) and 10 bonus tracks (non-album 7”s). Vic Anesini Remaster. A Gem."
£10.97   Used & New from: £7.70
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

No Secrets (24k Gold)
25.  No Secrets (24k Gold) by Carly Simon
The list author says:
  "July 2011. A 2011 USA-only Audio Fidelity 24-Carat Gold audiophile reissue of her most loved album (1972 on Elektra – it went to No.1 in the USA). Beautiful Kevin Gray remaster. Lovely stuff."
Used & New from: £20.24
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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