[News] Esoteric Recordings to reissue Van Der Graaf Generator’s 1976 album “World Record”

Originally released in October 1976, the album was the last to be recorded by the lineup of Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton, David Jackson and Guy Evans until their reunion in 2005.

Recorded at Rockfield Studios in May 1976, the album featured such material as “Wondering,” “A Place to Survive,” “When She Comes” and the long piece “Meurglys III, The Songwriter’s Guild.”

This new edition has been cut at Abbey Road Studios and fully restores the original album artwork.

Pre-Order the Vinyl Version here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/van-der-graaf-generator-world-record-vinyl-record

LP Tracklist:

Side One
01. When She Comes
02. A Place to Survive
03. Masks

Side Two
01. Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild)
02. Wondering

This new 2xCD/Blu-Ray edition features a remastered version of the original album mix and the single B-side “Part One (Approx. 35% of) Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild)” along with stunning new stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Stephen W Tayler. The Blu-Ray disc also includes the 1976 promotional film of “Wondering.” The package and includes an illustrated booklet with essay.

Pre-Order the 2xCD + Blu-ray Remastered Boxset here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/van-der-graaf-generator-world-record-2cd-blu-ray-remastered-box-set

2xCd/Blu-Ray Tracklist:

DISC ONE – World Record – Remastered
01. When She Comes
02. A Place to Survive
03. Masks
04. Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild)
05. Wondering Bonus track
06. Part One (Approx. 35% of) Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild)
(B-side of single)

DISC TWOWorld Record – Stephen W Tayler stereo mix
01. When She Comes
02. A Place to Survive
03. Masks
04. Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild) 5 Wondering

DISC THREEWorld RecordHigh resolution new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes
01. When She Comes
02. A Place to Survive
03. Masks
04. Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild) 5 Wondering

Bonus visual content
06. Wondering
(1976 Charisma Records promotional video)

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