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XTC – Skylarking (1986) [2024, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

XTC - Skylarking (1986) [2024, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

This new edition contains the full album in Dolby Atmos also contains the 2016 mixes in DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround, 24/96 Hi-Res Stereo and instrumental versions – all mixed by Steven Wilson. The Blu-ray also includes the original album mix produced by Todd Rundgren in 24/96 hi-res stereo (corrected polarity edition). Continue reading “XTC – Skylarking (1986) [2024, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

XTC – Drums And Wires (1979) [2025, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

XTC - Drums And Wires (1979) [2025, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

XTC’s classic album Drums & Wires is presented in this 2025 Blu-ray Audio, along with a number of additional tracks in Dolby Atmos, mixed & produced by Steven Wilson. One of the gems of the post-punk era, replete with the sort of musical diversity that would have been unimaginable two years earlier, Swindon’s finest, XTC, produced an early classic album with their third release, the Steve Lillywhite produced Drums and Wires. Continue reading “XTC – Drums And Wires (1979) [2025, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

XTC – The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

XTC - The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Classic 1984 XTC album newly mixed (2023) by Steven Wilson in Stereo, 5. 1 Surround & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio mixes as part of The Surround Sound Series. CD features the complete album newly mixed in stereo + three additional tracks. Blu-ray includes the newly mixed material as featured on CD in Hi-Res Stereo, 5. 1 Surround and Dolby Atmos + 2023 stereo out-takes & instrumental mixes in Hi-Res stereo. Blu-ray also includes the original album + additional tracks in Hi-Res stereo. Continue reading “XTC – The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

XTC – Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) [2000] [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

XTC - Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) [2000] [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

XTC – Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) [2000] [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.53 GB (Hi-Res) + 590 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | UK | Cat#: APELP119 | Genre: Alternative Rock

Anyone expecting Wasp Star: Apple Venus, Vol. 2 to continue the majestic acoustic-orchestral blends of Apple Venus will be disappointed, because it’s a straightforward collection of sharp, witty, well-constructed pop songs. Directness is perhaps the oddest thing about Wasp Star – it’s unassuming pop from a band that operated on a conceptual plain for nearly 20 years. Continue reading “XTC – Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) [2000] [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

XTC – Apple Venus Volume One (1999) [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

XTC - Apple Venus Volume One (1999) [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

XTC – Apple Venus Volume One (1999) [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.37 GB (Hi-Res) + 533 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | UK | Cat#: APELP118 | Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Seven years is a long time between records, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Apple Venus is a significant step forward from Nonsuch, but the sparse strings and circular arrangements of “River of Orchids” nevertheless come as a shock, especially since its slow build-up feels as ominous and intellectual as 20th century classical music. Continue reading “XTC – Apple Venus Volume One (1999) [2018, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

XTC – Skylarking (1986) {2016, Remix, CD + BD + Hi-Res}

XTC - Skylarking (1986) {2016, Remix, CD + BD + Hi-Res}

XTC – Skylarking (1986) {2016, Remix, CD + BD + Hi-Res}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (5.1 & 2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 476 MB (CD) + 30.9 GB (BD) + 9.90 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | EU | Cat#: APEBD108 | Genre: Pop Rock

Two Disc set. Features a CD + Blu-Ray Audio. For many music fans, this is THE classic XTC album, the one there was most demand for in remixed and 5. 1 surround and one of those for which the tapes, until recently, were thought lost. The album has been mixed for 5. 1 Surround Sound from the original multi-track studio master tapes by Steven Wilson with input from Andy Partridge and is fully approved by XTC. Features a 5. 1 Surround mix in 24-bit / 96-khz mixed from the original multi-track tapes available in LPCM and DTS HD MA. Additional Blu-ray features include: The new stereo album mix in 24-bit / 96-khz LPCM audio. Four additional songs from the album sessions in stereo and 5. 1 mixed by Steven Wilson. Continue reading “XTC – Skylarking (1986) {2016, Remix, CD + BD + Hi-Res}”

XTC – Oranges & Lemons (1989) [2015, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]

XTC - Oranges & Lemons (1989) [2015, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Limited CD/Blu-Ray edition. Oranges & Lemons is the third in a series of remixed and expanded XTC classics. The album has been mixed for 5. 1 Surround Sound from the original multi track studio master tapes by Steven Wilson with input from Andy Partridge and is fully approved by XTC. The CD features a completely new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson. Blu-ray (ALL Region) features a 5. 1 Surround mix in 24bit/96khz mixed from the original multi track tapes available in LPCM and DTS HD MA. Blu-ray features the new stereo album mix in 24bit/96khz LPCM audio. Continue reading “XTC – Oranges & Lemons (1989) [2015, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]”

XTC – Nonsuch (1992) {2013, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res}

XTC - Nonsuch (1992) {2013, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res}

XTC – Nonsuch (1992) {2013, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 48kHz) | LPCM (5.1 & 2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 467 MB (CD) + 33.4 GB (BD) + 9.35 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | EU | Cat#: APEBD110 | Genre: Pop Rock

Nonsuch is the first in a series of expanded XTC album editions including 5.1 Surround mixes, new stereo mixes & High-Resolution stereo mixes of the original material along with a wealth of extra material. Acclaimed musician/producer Steven Wilson has produced the new mixes with the input of founder member Andy Partridge & full approval of the band. Continue reading “XTC – Nonsuch (1992) {2013, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res}”