Be-Bop Deluxe - Sunburst Finish (1976) [2018, Limited Deluxe Edition, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

The first CD in this four-disc box delivers a newly remastered version of the original stereo mix, along with a bonus cut of the seven-inch version of ‘Ships in the Night’, which was the band’s one and only top 30 hit in the UK. The second disc offers a brand new 2018 stereo remix of the album along with six previously unreleased bonus cuts, while the third and final CD brings together BBC Radio One radio sessions – ‘In Concert’ and John Peel (both from early 1976). The DVD (region free, NTSC) includes a new 5. 1 surround sound mix by engineer Stephen W. Tayler and offers the new stereo mix and remastered original mix in hi-res. Some video content closes this disc: an appearance on BBC TV’s The Old Grey Whistle Test and a previously unreleased 1976 Harvest Records promotional video for ‘Ships in the Night’.

As can be seen by the image above, the presentation looks good; the set includes a 68-page book with unseen photos and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. You also get a replica tour programme, postcards and poster. ― www.superdeluxeedition.com

CD 1
Sunburst Finish Original Mix Remastered
01. Fair Exchange – 04:48
02. Heavenly Homes – 03:36
03. Ships In The Night – 04:01
04. Crying To The Sky – 03:59
05. Sleep That Burns – 05:19
06. Beauty Secrets – 02:45
07. Life In The Air Age – 04:02
08. Like An Old Blues – 03:27
09. Crystal Gazing – 03:24
10. Blazing Apostles – 04:34
11. Ships In The Night (Single Version) / Bonus Track – 03:38

CD 2
Sunburst Finish 2018 Stereo Mix
01. Fair Exchange – 04:45
02. Heavenly Homes – 03:37
03. Ships In The Night – 04:00
04. Crying To The Sky – 03:56
05. Sleep That Burns – 05:29
06. Beauty Secrets – 02:43
07. Life In The Air Age – 04:01
08. Like An Old Blues – 03:29
09. Crystal Gazing – 03:24
10. Blazing Apostles – 04:32
11. Ships In The Night (First Version) / Bonus Track – 03:41
12. Beauty Secrets (First Version) / Bonus Track – 03:00
13. The Mystery Demo / Bonus Track – 02:47
14. Crystal Gazing (Alternate Vocal Version) / Bonus Track – 03:21
15. Crying To The Sky (First Version) / Bonus Track – 03:40
16. Ships In The Night (Alternate Vocal Version) / Bonus Track – 04:02

CD 3
BBC Radio One ‘In Concert’ Recorded Paris Theatre, Lower Regent Street, London 15th January 1976
01. Life In The Air Age – 04:59
02. Sister Seagull – 04:03
03. Ships In The Night – 04:06
04. Maid In Heaven – 02:41
05. Third Floor Heaven – 03:55
06. Blazing Apostles – 06:06
BBC Radio One John Peel Session Recorded 10th February 1976
First Broadcast 23rd February 1976
07. Crying To The Sky – 03:45
08. Piece Of Mind – 05:01
09. Blazing Apostles – 06:53

DVD Audio
Sunburst Finish 5.1 Surround Mix, 2018 Stereo Mix And Original Stereo Mix Remastered at 24/96
01. Fair Exchange – 04:46
02. Heavenly Homes – 03:38
03. Ships In The Night – 04:01
04. Crying To The Sky – 03:57
05. Sleep That Burns – 05:30
06. Beauty Secrets – 02:43
07. Life In The Air Age – 04:02
08. Like An Old Blues – 03:29
09. Crystal Gazing – 03:24
10. Blazing Apostles – 04:30
Visual Content: Harvest Records Promotional Video (Previously Unreleased)
01. Ships In The Night
Visual Content: BBC TV ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ 13th January 1976
01. Ships In The Night
02. Fair Exchange

Hi-Res
Sunburst Finish 5.1 Surround Mix, 2018 Stereo Mix And Original Stereo Mix Remastered at 24/96
01. Fair Exchange – 04:46
02. Heavenly Homes – 03:38
03. Ships In The Night – 04:01
04. Crying To The Sky – 03:57
05. Sleep That Burns – 05:30
06. Beauty Secrets – 02:43
07. Life In The Air Age – 04:02
08. Like An Old Blues – 03:29
09. Crystal Gazing – 03:24
10. Blazing Apostles – 04:30

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