ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA - EARLY YEARS (1971-1973)
UK REMASTERED EDITION RELEASED 1 MARCH 2004
(EMI 07243 592808 20)
Early Years collects 13 rare treasures (9 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED!) from ELO's archive.
The third release in EMI's critically acclaimed ELO and related artist remaster series, every track has been remastered by Peter Mew at Abbey Road Studios under the direction and approval of ELO leader Jeff Lynne.
Previously unheard versions of hit singles 'Showdown' and ELO's 1972 debut '10538 Overture' are included, as well as radical quadraphonic mixes, early alternate takes and live material. The full-colour booklet includes previously unpublished photos from 1972 and 1973, quotes from ELO founder members Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan, and in-depth sleeve notes and track commentary by ELO specialist and archivist Rob Caiger.
Track listing:
Roll Over Beethoven (7" Single version)
Look At Me Now
"Auntie" (Ma-Ma-Ma Belle take 2)
First Movement (Jumping Biz) (Discreet Quad mixdown) *
From The Sun To The World (Boogie No.1) (Quad SQ mix) *
Mr. Radio (Quad SQ mix) *
Manhattan Rumble (Discreet Quad mixdown) *
Showdown (Alternate early mix) *
Mama (2001 edit)
In Old England Town (Boogie No.2) take 1 (Quad SQ mix) *
Whisper In The Night (Discreet Quad mixdown) *
In The Hall Of The Mountain King (BBC Live In Concert)
10538 Overture (Quad mix) *
* indicates Previously Unreleased
