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]

XTC – The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD-Atmos | 24bit / 48 kHz / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48 kHz / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
No Scans
Total Size: 30.1 GB (BD) + 7.50 GB (Hi-Res)
Label: Ape House | UK | Cat#: APEBDA107 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

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 – Drums And Wires (1979) [2014, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]

XTC - Drums And Wires (1979) [2014, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]

XTC – Drums And Wires (1979) [2014, Remixed, 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 / 96-192kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96-192kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 453 MB (CD) + 33.9 GB (BD) + 12.1 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | EU | Cat#: APEBD103 | Genre: Pop Rock

CD + Blu-ray edition. Digitally remixed and re-mastered edition of the British band’s 1979 album. DRUMS & WIRES has been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson with input from Andy Partridge and is fully approved by XTC. CD features a completely new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson plus six additional singles and non-album tracks. Blu-ray features the new stereo album mix in 24bit/96khz LPCM audio, the original stereo album mix in 24bit/96khz LPCM audio, and three tracks from DJM mix sessions (for potential single mixes). Continue reading “XTC – Drums And Wires (1979) [2014, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]”

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]

XTC – Oranges & Lemons (1989) [2015, Remixed, CD + BD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC | DTS-HD MA / LPCM | 24bit / 48kHz / 96kHz / 192kHz / Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz / 96kHz / 192kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 495 MB (CD) + 37.5 GB (BD) + 10.9 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ape House | EU | Cat#: APEBD109 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

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}”