Alan Parsons Project - Pyramid - VINYL LP

MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES ULTRADISC ONE-STEP LP ELEVATES THE AUDIOPHILE STANDARD WHILE OFFERING ONE-FLIP CONVENIENCEMost audiophiles know Alan Parsons Project's I Robot by heart. Engineered by Parsons after he performed the same duties on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, the 1977 record reigns as a disc whose taut bass, crisp highs, clean production, and seemingly limitless dynamic range are matched only by the sensational prog-rock fare helmed by the keyboardist. Not surprisingly, it's been issued myriad times. Can it be improved? Relish Mobile Fidelity's stupendous UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33RPM box set and the question becomes moot.Mastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI on MoFi SuperVinyl, I Robot comes to life with reference-setting realism on this numbered, limited-edition reissue. Boasting immaculate highs and lows, generous spaciousness, and see-through transparency that takes you into the studio with Parsons and creative partner Eric Woolfson at Abbey Road, this definitive edition is designed to demonstrate the full-range capabilities of the world's best stereo systems while offering listeners the convenience of having all the music on one LP.Featuring a nearly inaudible noise floor, this transcendent UD1S edition functions as a repeat invitation to savor reference-grade soundstages, immersive smoothness, sought-after instrumental separation, three-dimensional imaging, and consummate tonal balances. Able to be played back at high volumes without compromise or fatigue, it is a demonstration record for the ages - the likes of which are no longer being made. This is the very reason you own and invest in high-end audio gear.The special characteristics of this UD1S version extend to the premium packaging. Housed in a deluxe box, the reissue features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics. Aurally and

The Alan Parsons Project's third studio album 'Pyramid' was originally released in May 1978. It was a concept album centred on the pyramids of Giza. At the time this album was conceived, interest in pyramids and so-called pyramid power was all the rage. A pyramid could be found on the back of a dollar bill, there were stories in the newspapers about the supposed magical properties of pyramids and of course, the cover of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'. As with other Alan Parsons Project albums, the focus was on very high-quality studio sound production, and they recorded the album at Abbey Road Studios in London. There were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including John Miles, Colin Blunstone, Lenny Zakatek, David Paton, Jack Harris and Dean Ford. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Elliott with arrangements by Andrew Powell. The album was a worldwide hit selling well in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries including the USA, Germany and Canada. 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. 180gm heavyweight classic black vinyl LP. Featuring a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Printed insert contains a sleevenote featuring quotes from Alan Parsons. Album Tracks 1. Voyager 2. What Goes Up 3. The Eagle Will Rise Again 4. One More River 5. Can't Take It with You 6. In the Lap of the Gods 7. Pyramania 8. Hyper-Gamma-Spaces 9. Shadow of a Lonely Man

Live is the first live album by Alan Parsons, recorded in May 1994 during his European tour, and released later that same year. The live performances on the album are all songs from his years with The Alan Parsons Project, including 'Sirius', 'Eye In The Sky', 'Old And Wise' and 'Don't Answer Me'.Ian Bairnson, Andrew Powell, Stuart Elliott (of Cockney Rebel) and Richard Cottle anchor the band with Parsons. Manfred Mann's Earth Band vocalist Chris Thompson and The Flying Pickets lead singer Gary Howard, provide vocals for the live tracks.The album is notable for the instrumental track 'Luciferama' (a blending of 'Lucifer' and 'Mammagamma'. It is also the only Parsons live album that contains a full rendition of 'The Raven' with the vocoder part. The track is prefaced by the second part of 'A Dream Within a Dream'. Live is now available on vinyl for the first time, remastered and cut on 45RPM for the ultimate listening experience. The 2LP is available on black vinyl, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve and includes two printed innersleeves. The vinyl artwork is recreated by Storm Studios. Album Tracks 1. Side A 2. 1. Sirius 3. 2. Eye in the Sky 4. 3. Luciferama 5. Side B 6. 1. Old and Wise 7. 2. Psychobabble 8. 3. the Raven 1. Side C 2. 1. Time 3. 2. You're Gonna Get Your Fingers Burned 4. 3. Prime Time 5. Side D 6. 1. Limelight 7. 2. Don't Answer Me 8. 3. Standing on Higher Ground