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1.1 Squonk1.2 The Carpet Crawlers1.3 Robbery, Assault and Battery1.4 Afterglow1.5 Firth of Fifth1.6 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)1.7 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway1.8 The Musical Box (Closing Section)2.1 Supper's Ready2.2 The Cinema Show2.3 Dance on a Volcano2.4 Los Endos |
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| Description: | Seconds Out is the second live album from the English rock band Genesis, originally released as a double album in October 1977. It is formed of recordings from their four dates at the Palais des Sports in Paris in June 1977 on their Wind & Wuthering Tour. ??The Cinema Show? was recorded in 1976 at the Pavillon de Paris during their A Trick of the Tail Tour. This re-issue will be the first time the album has been fully mastered for vinyl and will be half speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios and be part of the Half Speed Mastered Range with Obi-Strip and accompanying certificate. - Seconds Out is the second live album from the English rock band Genesis, originally released as a double album in October 1977. It is formed of recordings from their four dates at the Palais des Sports in Paris in June 1977 on their Wind & Wuthering Tour. "The Cinema Show" was recorded in 1976 at the Pavillon de Paris during their A Trick of the Tail Tour. This re-issue will be the first time the album has been fully mastered for vinyl and will be half speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios and be part of the Half Speed Mastered Range with Obi-Strip and accompanying certificate.Gatefold cover, includes 'Mastered at Abbey Road' half speed mastering certificate and Obi-strip
Recorded in Paris 76/77 with the Manor Mobile
Mixed at Trident, London."Seconds Out (2LP Half Speed Master)" is a premium reissue of the celebrated live album by Genesis, presented here as a high-fidelity 2LP set in half-speed mastered form. Recorded during the band's mid-1970s tours, the album captures Genesis at a creative and technical peak, delivering extended versions of their progressive rock epics with remarkable precision and atmosphere. The half speed mastering process enhances dynamic range, clarity and stereo depth, allowing details such as Steve Hackett's guitar work, Tony Banks' keyboards and the intricate rhythm section to emerge with renewed presence while preserving the warmth and character of the original analog recordings. Pressed on two LPs, this edition offers a spacious, immersive listening experience with reduced inner-groove distortion and carefully sequenced sides that respect the flow of the original double album. Packaged with attention to artwork and presentation, it is designed both for long-time collectors and new listeners who want to experience this classic live document in superior sound quality.
Genesis stand as one of the most influential progressive rock bands to emerge from the UK, evolving from complex, theatrical early-'70s compositions into a more concise yet still sophisticated sound that reached a global audience. Across their career they released landmark albums such as "Foxtrot", "Selling England by the Pound", "A Trick of the Tail", "Duke" and the massively successful "Invisible Touch", earning multi-platinum sales, sold-out arena tours and a lasting impact on rock and pop music. Known for their virtuoso musicianship, adventurous arrangements and distinctive visual presentation on stage, Genesis helped define symphonic and progressive rock while continuing to innovate through multiple creative phases and line-ups. "Seconds Out" documents this transition period with a powerful set that combines earlier progressive material with the more melodic direction the band would further explore in subsequent releases.
The manufacturer Virgin has played a significant role in the history of modern music, building a reputation as a label and brand associated with artistic innovation and high production standards. Over the years, Virgin has been involved in releasing a wide range of important rock, pop and alternative titles, often supporting artists with distinctive sounds and long-term careers. With this 2LP Half Speed Master edition, Virgin underlines its commitment to audiophile-oriented reissues that respect the original recordings while taking advantage of modern mastering and pressing techniques. Collectors and sound-conscious listeners will appreciate the combination of a classic live performance by Genesis with the technical care characteristic of Virgin's premium vinyl editions. |
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| No. of tracks: |
12 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
7746459 |
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