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11 October, 2024
Pyramid, 2LP & Blu-Ray
Blu-Ray released on 13th December 2024
2LP released on Friday 31st January 2025
- Pyramid: 2LP
- 2LP 180gm heavyweight 45 RPM Audiophile Edition
- Featuring a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios
- Pressed at Optimal, Europe's premium pressing plant, cut at 45 RPM for superior sound.
- Housed in polylined inners
- Printed inserts with sleevenote
- Initial pressing is a numbered edition with Obi-strip - Pyramid: Blu-Ray:
- Featuring a breathtaking first ever Dolby Atmos mix of an Alan Parsons Project album along with a striking 5.1 Surround Sound mix from the original multi-track master tapes by Alan Parsons
- New stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell
- Fully illustrated 16 page booklet containing a sleevenote featuring quotes from Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians, full lyrics and Alan Parsons’ thoughts on Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound. - Dolby Atmos mix of the original album by Alan Parsons
- HD Stereo Remaster of the original album by Miles Showell
12 June, 2024
△ Pyramid, Super Deluxe Box Set △ Released 23rd August via Cooking Vinyl △
4CD/Blu-ray/2LP Super Deluxe Box Set
Buy NowReleased on Friday 23rd August 2024
- Cooking Vinyl continue to take us through a decade and more of the astounding creative output of Alan Parsons and the late Eric Woolfson with the release of a variety of formats of The Alan Parsons Project’s 2 million+ selling, Grammy nomintated, third studio album ‘Pyramid’, originally released in 1978.
- A concept album focussed on the pyramids of Giza, when ‘Pyramid’ was originally conceived, interest in pyramid power and Tutankhamun was widespread in the US and the UK. A pyramid could be found on the back of a dollar bill, and there were stories in the national media about the supposed magical properties of pyramids and there was of course the cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ (1973). With songs like the provocative instrumental ‘Voyager’ which underlines the album’s supernatural mood and the glowing ‘What Goes Up’, to the symphonic and bombastic ‘In the Lap of the Gods’ and anxiety-ridden ‘Pyramania’, the focus on ‘Pyramid’ was high-quality studio sound production which would become The Alan Parsons Project trademark.
- Released 23rd August via Cooking Vinyl, ‘Pyramid’ will be available on various formats including a Super Deluxe Box Set which contains 4CDS, 1 audio Blu-ray disc and a 45rpm 180g heavyweight 2LP vinyl edition – half speed remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios which comes in a gatefold sleeve. With an additional 67 bonus tracks (54 previously unreleased) taken from Eric Woolfson’s Songwriting Diaries and studio session out-takes, the Box Set also features a breathtaking first ever Dolby Atmos mix of an Alan Parsons Project album along with a striking 5.1 Surround Sound mix from the original multi-track master tapes by Parsons along with a new stereo HD and CD remaster of the original album by Showell. Also included is a fully illustrated 12” x 12” casebound book featuring interviews with Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians, as well as full lyrics and commentary on the bonus tracks and an A1 size poster and reproduction press kit folder.
- The Expanded CD release features Showell’s 2024 remaster of the original album alongside 4 additional bonus tracks and a fully illustrated 12-booklet containing a sleevenote featuring quotes from Parsons as well as full lyrics.
- The album is also available as 180 gm clear vinyl LP plus a D2C exclusive, limited edition 180gm gold nugget vinyl LP – both featuring Showell’s half speed remasters of the original album at Abbey Road Studios, alongside sleevenotes featuring quotes from Parsons, the Woolfson family and musicians.
- △ Out Friday 23rd August △: https://approject.lnk.to/PyramidAS
31 January, 2023
The Turn Of A Friendly Card 3CD/Blu-ray Limited Edition Boxset
3CD/Blu-ray Limited Edition Boxset
Buy NowReleased on 24th February 2023
- A deluxe limited edition boxed set of the classic album by The Alan Parsons Project.
- Three CDs and one Blu-ray disc (region free), remastered and remixed from the original master tapes by Alan Parsons.
- Featuring an additional 42 bonus tracks drawn from Eric Woolfson’s songwriting diaries, studio session out-takes and a stunning new 5.1 surround sound from the original multi-track master tapes by Alan Parsons, and four promotional videos.
- Includes a lavishly illustrated book with new essay and a replica poster.
August 31, 2022
THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION 11 LP BOX SET
Complete 11 LP Box Set
Buy NowOriginally released in 2014 on CD, The Alan Parsons Project – The Complete Albums Collection is now being made available in a beautifully packaged deluxe vinyl 11 LP box set and is limited to just 1,500 copies worldwide.
It includes the 11 original studio albums including The Sicilian Defence album that they originally recorded in 1979 and was previously unreleased until 2014 when it was included within The Complete Album Collection 11CD box set. Available to pre-order from 31st August.
- All albums half speed remastered at Abbey Road and cut from hi-res files transferred from the best available master tapes where analogue was originally used and from the original digital master tapes for all albums from 1983 onwards with everything approved by Alan Parsons.
- Pressed on heavyweight 180gm vinyl, and beautifully replicated sleeves including original text and imagery.
- Beautifully packaged in a ‘cigarette type’ hardback outer box with the outer design containing the words that Eric Woolfson felt best described The Alan Parsons Project.
- The first 500 copies will come with an exclusive 12-inch sized art print signed by Alan Parsons.
- Includes 60 page 12” x 12” hardback book containing full lyrics, brand new sleeve notes and essay from Miles Showell, Abbey Road Studios on the half speed remastering process.
- Also includes giant A1 size poster.
March 6, 2020
AMMONIA AVENUE DELUXE BOX SET
This stunning box set, released on 27th March 2020 was made with the full co-operation of Eric Woolfson’s family and Alan Parsons. It contains:
- 3 CDs (the original album plus expanded bonus tracks, a whole disc of Eric’s never before released songwriting diaries, plus a bonus disc of previously unreleased material from the recording sessions)
- Double 45 rpm 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve
- 5.1 surround Bluray and HD stereo mix versions of the album, mastered by Alan Parsons plus the two music videos ‘Don’t Answer Me’ and ‘Prime Time’
- Stunning book on the making of the album (including previously unreleased material, photos and interviews)
- Promo folder and poster recreated from original items used to promote the album on its release in 1983
Archived News
October 15, 2017
EYE IN THE SKY 35TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET
This stunning 35th anniversary box set, released on 1st December 2017, was made with the full co-operation of Eric Woolfson’s family and Alan Parsons. It includes:
- 3 CDs (the original album plus expanded bonus tracks, a whole disc of Eric’s never before released songwriting diaries, plus a bonus disc of previously unreleased material from the recording sessions)
- 2-LP set, half speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road
- 5.1 surround Bluray and HD version of the album, mastered by Alan Parsons
- Stunning 60 page book on the making of the album (including previously unreleased material and interviews with many of the musicians)
- Poster, postcard and promo Flexidisc recreated from original items used to promote the album on its release in 1982
November 21, 2016
TALES OF MYSTERY 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET AND BLU-RAY
This beautiful 40th anniversary box set, made with the full co-operation of Eric Woolfson’s family and Alan Parsons, is a landmark release for the album that launched the Project. There is also a stand-alone version of the Bluray to purchase. Both the box set and Blu-ray will be released 2nd December 2016.
The box set includes:
- A 60 page book on the making of the album
- Replica 1976 press kit
- Original album poster
- Tape-man sticker
- The original album presented for the first time ever in a 5.1 surround sound mix (Bluray) from the original multi-tracks mastered by Alan Parsons at Capitol Studios, LA
- 2-LP set of the original 1976 recording, half speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road, March 2016
- 3 CDs (the 1976 original mix, the 1987 remix, both with the Deluxe bonus tracks, plus a whole CD of over 70 minutes of previously unreleased bonus material)
- Stunning 60-page coffee table book with photographs and new interviews about the making of the album
October 4, 2015
THE TURN OF A FRIENDLY CARD DELUXE 35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The Turn of a Friendly Card Deluxe 35th Anniversary Edition has been released!
The 2CD package includes the re-mastered original album, 17 previously unreleased bonus tracks (including Eric Woolfson’s songwriting diary home demos), 10 bonus tracks and a new 20 page booklet with lyrics, notes on the making of the album and rare photos.
The Digital version of the Deluxe album and a limited Edition vinyl 7” of three single edits is being released as well.
August 28, 2013
APP COMPLETE BOX SET
The APP Complete Box set is now available (released 31st March 2014).
It contains:
- CDs of all 10 APP albums in mini vinyl replica sleeves
- Never before release ‘Sicilian Defence’ album
- 28 page booklet with rare photographs
November 11, 2011
APP ALBUMS SEE VINYL RE-RELEASE
APP albums are now being released on vinyl in original gatefold designed sleeves, 180gram (see Music on Vinyl). I Robot, Pyramid and Eve are already available. Eye in the Sky and Turn of a Friendly Card are being released in the next few months. Available through good on-line retailers including Amazon.
December 10, 2009
ERIC WOOLFSON HAS DIED FROM KIDNEY CANCER, AGED 64
Eric Woolfson (Creator, songwriter, lyricist and lead singer of the Alan Parsons Project) died from kidney cancer in the early hours of 2nd December 2009.
Hundreds of people have been leaving comments about what his work has meant to them and messages of condolence on the Eric Woolfson Facebook Page.
There have been obituaries in newspaper all over the world but here are a few we thought we should highlight:
October 21, 2009
POE ABBEY ROAD DVD
The Abbey Road world premiere showcase of Eric Woolfson’s POE musical is now available to purchase on DVD through the Official APP Store. Now available in both PAL and NTSC format!
August 3, 2009
NEW EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT AND POSTER!
The first official APP T-shirt and Poster have just been released and are now available to purchase exclusively through the APP website shop.
August 3, 2009
ERIC WOOLFSON ON FACEBOOK
We have just launched an Eric Woolfson’s Facebook Page where we will be posting regular updates, old photos and tidbits about Eric’s work and the Alan Parsons Project.
July 2, 2009
APP SHEET MUSIC NOW AVAILABLE
For the first time in many years, the piano/ vocal/ guitar sheet music for all the songs from 6 APP albums are now available to purchase in digital format from Sheet Music Direct. All songs from the albums I Robot, Eve, Eye in the Sky, Vulture Culture, Stereotomy and Gaudi are now available. The remaining albums will hopefully follow soon.
There is also an Essential APP Sheet Music Folio containing 17 songs which can be purchased through the APP Website Shop.
June 30, 2009
TICKETS ON SALE: EDGAR ALLAN POE MUSICAL PREMIERE
The world premiere of the German language version of Eric Woolfson’s Edgar Allan Poe musical is taking place at the Halle Opera House in Germany on 28th August 2009.
More info: http://www.ericwoolfsonmusic.com/POE/
March 23, 2009
THE ‘EDGAR ALLAN POE MUSICAL’ ALBUM – NOW DIGITIZED!
The Edgar Allan Poe Musical album, containing all 17 songs from the show, is now available to purchase in digital format. A physical version of the album will be available from August 2009.
February 22, 2009
NEW ‘APP THAT NEVER WAS’ ALBUM – NOW DIGITIZED!
The new Eric Woolfson sings The Alan Parsons Project That Never Was’ album is now available to purchase from the Official APP Store. If you purchase the physical album, you will get a free download of the digital album while you wait for it to arrive.
