Gillan - 1978-1982 - Deluxe Boxset - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Expanded edition of Gillan's final studio album • Features eight b onus tracks appearin g for the first time on vinyl • Pressed on 140g r ed vinyl in gatefold sleeve Magic is the sixth and final studio album by the English rock band Gillan, released in September 1982. Possibly the band's most musically adventurous effort, Magic leans heavily on keyboards, giving it a sleek, polished sound. It stands as one of Gillan's most intriguing records. Lyrically, the album follows a central theme Ian Gillan was mapping out his next steps. The concepts explored here revolve around escape and rebirth fitting, as shortly after Magic's and supporting tour, the band disbanded, and Ian Gillan went on to join Black Sabbath for their Mk II reunion shows. This expanded edition comprises of two discs. Disc one features the original Magic album including eight original tracks, co written by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, along with a cover of Stevie Wonder's 1973 hit Living for the City. Disc two features eight B sides, album outtakes and an Ian Gillan solo single released in 1988 called South Africa. All this bonus material is appearing for the first time on vinyl. Now available on 140g red vinyl, presented in a gatefold sleeve.

Limited 8 CD set. Ian Gillan's 'purple patch' post Deep Purple and pre Gillan' After leaving Deep Purple, Ian Gillan retired from the music business to pursue other business ventures including ownership of the Kingsway studio, where in 1974 he began to work on his first post-Deep Purple solo tracks. This combined with a warm reception to his appearance at Roger Glover's Butterfly Ball live show prompted him to form a new band. Initially called Shand Grenade, Ian was persuaded by the management to change the band's name to the Ian Gillan Band. He recruited guitarist Ray Fenwick, bass player John Gustafson, keyboard player Mike Moran and Mark Nauseef on drums, using Roger Glover as producer the band recorded their first album Child in Time released in 1976, musically the album saw a departure from the heavy sound of Deep Purple to a more progressive jazz rock fusion. The band built a cult like status across Europe and were firmly embraced in Japan. Two other albums followed in 1977 - Clear Air Turbulence and the rockier Scarabus, this box set collates all the albums with added discs of rare mixes, single edits, and live shows from the time. The set is housed in Deluxe 7Inch wallet packaging with sleeve notes by Rich Davenport who has interviewed Ian about his time with the band. 8-CD Box Set - Newly Mastered albums with bonus B-Sides and Live Shows First Complete Box Set of the Ian Gillan Band 24-Page Book featuring new notes and memorabilia Brand new sleeve notes by Rich Davenport who has interviewed Ian about his time with the band The CD Box Set packaging is designed in a Deluxe 7Inch x 7Inch - matching that of the very successful recent Ian Gillan CD Box Set 'Gillan 1978-1982

Limited picture disc vinyl LP pressing cut from the latest digital remasters. Originally issued as a limited edition bonus disc to 1980's Glory Road, For Gillan Fans Only features b-sides, studio outtakes and specially recorded material, interspersed with quips and irrelevance, all showcasing the band's creativity and humor. This also features the side project The Split Knee Loons.