The Admiralty Lights ( 50 Disc Box Set )

Description

Al Stewart's sixty-year career in music has made him one of the most successful folk-rock artists the British Isles have ever produced. 'The Admiralty Lights' shines a light on how a Skiffle-mad kid from Bournemouth conquered the world.

'The Admiralty Lights' is the new career spanning, definitive collection of Al Stewart's work. Comprising 50 discs, this astounding set follows the legendary singer-songwriter from humble beginnings in 1964, to global stardom in the '70's, through to his most recent recordings in 2009.

The new deluxe box set features Al's complete original run of 21 studio albums which have been remastered from the original tape transfers, housed in original sleeves & lovingly presented in deluxe LP style jackets. Also included are 18 discs featuring never-before-heard live concert recordings from 1970 to 2009, 3 discs of rare BBC Sessions from 1965 - 1972 & 8 discs of Demos, Outtakes & Rarities, offering a rare inside look into Mr Stewart's world.

A beautiful 160-page hardback coffee table book is at the centre of this spectacular package, featuring comprehensive liner notes from author & Al Stewart expert Neville Judd & previously unseen photographs, flyers & ephemera from across his illustrious career. Vigilant fans will recognise the masterful touch of Colin Elgie, who has provided a visually striking original illustration for the outer box cover, having previously collaborated with Al on his 'Year of The Cat' album.

Rounding off this smorgasbord of Al Stewart delights is a 'Year of the Cat' print, individually signed by Colin Elgie, three posters including one specially designed by Colin Elgie & a 24-page Collectors' Book, detailing all the rare recordings in the set.

Put together with the full co-operation of Al and his management, the full list of contents is as follows:
• 21 DISCS OF NEWLY REMASTERED STUDIO ALBUMS.
• 18 DISCS OF LIVE RECORDINGS.
• 3 DISCS OF BBC SESSIONS FROM 1965 – 1972.
• 8 DISCS OF DEMOS, OUTTAKES & RARITIES FROM 1964 – 2008.
• 160 PAGE HARDBACK COFFEE TABLE BOOK FEATURING COMPREHENSIVE LINER NOTES, AN IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW WITH AL STEWART AND RARE PHOTOGRAPHS, MEMORABILIA AND EPHEMERA.
• 24 PAGE COLLECTORS' BOOK DETAILING ALL THE RARE RECORDINGS IN THE SET.
• 'YEAR OF THE CAT' PRINT INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED BY COLIN ELGIE.
• COLIN ELGIE DESIGNED POSTER.
• 'EARLY YEARS' POSTER.
• 'LAST DAYS OF THE CENTURY' POSTER
• LIMITED TO 2,000 COPIES - ONE TIME PRESSING WORLDWIDE
• RELEASED AS SUPER DELUXE 50 DISC BOX SET VIA MADFISH