I Robot (Deluxe Edition)

The Alan Parsons Project second studio album I Robot, widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums of all time, is re-issued in a variety of different formats.

The album was originally released in July 1977, and draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov’s science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries including the USA, Germany, Australia and Canada. 

Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell. 

Boxset Contents:

• 4CDs containing a stereo remaster of the original album by Miles Showell plus 70 bonus tracks (47 previously unreleased) from studio out-takes 
• Featuring stunning Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Alan Parsons from the original multi-track master tapes along with a new stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell. Blu-ray also contains the restored I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You promotional video and interview footage of Eric Woolfson discussing the album. 
• The 45rpm 180gm heavyweight vinyl 2LP in a gatefold sleeve contains a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
• A beautifully fully illustrated 12” x 12” hardback casebound book featuring interviews with Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians/lead vocalists as well as full lyrics and commentary on the bonus tracks.
• Replica original press folder containing a giant A1 sized poster, reproduction of original biographies, press photo, press letter and promotional postcard.

LP - Standard Black Vinyl

LP - Clear Coloured Vinyl

Boxset - Content in desciption

CD

LP -
I Robot
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don't Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch. 1 V.32
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CD -
I Robot
I Would't Want To Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don't Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch.1. V.32
I Robot (Experimental Lead Guitar Part With Guide Count)
I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Slower Backing Out Take)
Some Other Time (Eric Woolfson Piano Take)
Don’t Let It Show (String Section Take)
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Boxset -
I Robot
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don't Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch.1. V.32
I Robot
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don't Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch.1. V.32
U.S Radio Commercial For I Robot
I Robot (Boules Experiment)
I Robot (Hilary Western Soprano Vocal Rehearsal)
Extract 1 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
Extract 2 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Backing Track Rough Mix)
Some Other Time (Complete Vocal By Jaki Whitren)
Breakdown (Early Demo Of Backing Riff)
Extract 3 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
Breakdown (The Choir)
Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Demo)
Day After Day (Early Stage Rough Mix)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Choir Session)
The Naked Robot
I Robot (Out Take & Rough Mix)
I Robot (Experimental Lead Guitar Part With Guide Count)
I Robot (John Leach Kantele Takes)
I Robot (Ian Bairnson Rhythm Electric Guitar)
I Robot (Choir Takes)
I Robot (Early Mix Before Choir)
I Robot (Single Edit)
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Slower Backing Out Take)
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Take)
I Wouldn't Want To Be like You (Ian Bairnson Electric Rhythm Guitar)
I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Early Mix Of Backing Track)
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Lenny Zakatek Alt. Vocal)
Some Other Time (Eric Woolfson Piano Take)
Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars Takes)
Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Lead Electric Guitar Takes)
Some Other Time (Rough Mix - Jaki Alt. Lyric & Ad Libs)
Breakdown (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Part)
Breakdown (Projectron and Bass)
Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Takes)
Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Electric Guitar Harmony Solo)
Breakdown (Strings, Brass, & Horns Take)
Breakdown (Rough Mix + Alt. Backing Track Out Take)
Breakdown (Rough Mix Of Backing Track)
Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)
Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Organ Take)
Don’t Let It Show (Recorder & Horns Out Take In Key Of D)
Don't Let It Show (String Section Take)
Don't Let It Show (Woodwind Take In Key Of D)
Don't Let It Show (Backing Track Early Rough Mix)
Don’t Let It Show (Rough Mix With Alt. Orchestra Score)
Don't Let It Show (Extended End Section)
The Voice (Rough Mix With Extra Strings & Alan Vocoder)
The Voice (Backing Track Rough Mix)
Nucleus (Experimenting with Sound Effects)
Nucleus (Talking Sound Effects)
Nucleus (Stuart Tosh Drum Take with Delay)
Nucleus (Projectron Only)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Steel Out Take)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Synth Experiments)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Eric Woolfson Celeste Take)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Take)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Pedal Steel Take)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Vocals)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Track)
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Single Edit)
Total Eclipse & Nucleus (Choral Experiments)
Total Eclipse (Choir Only)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Alan Parsons Demo)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Everything But The Choir)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Strings Only)
Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Backing Singers & Choir Takes)
Alan Parsons Spacey Vibraphone
Eric's Jupiter (Start of Gemini Idea)
Taking It All Away (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 1st Version)
I Robot Radio Adverts
I Robot
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
Some Other Time
Breakdown
Don't Let It Show
The Voice
Nucleus
Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
Total Eclipse
Genesis Ch.1. V.32
I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Promotional Video)
I Robot Eric Woolfson Interview Footage