George Harrison’s gold-selling album “Living in the Material World” will be expanded with a suite of expanded 50th-Anniversary reissue packages.
The limited-edition super deluxe edition spans 2CDs, 2LPs and a Blu-ray with a new Dolby Atmos mix. Included are 12 previously unreleased recordings, a 60-page booklet and artwork from the Harrison archive. An included seven-inch single also features a previously unheard recording of “Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymund)” with Ringo Starr and members of the Band, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson.
Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, “Living in the Material World” has now been completely remixed by triple grammy award winner Paul Hicks from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th Anniversary releases. Dhani writing “Finally, we are overjoyed to present to you the 50th anniversary package of George Harrison’s “Living in the Material World”. For those of you who are just discovering this album; This record was released in service and with deep love for all our Brothers and Sisters around the world who populate this dualistic system we live in called Earth. Peace be upon all sentient beings.”
As a preview of the super deluxe edition, they’ve shared a previously unreleased rendition of Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).” It’s assumedly the 18th take Harrison recorded, as the new track is delineated with a “Take 18” parenthetical. With his signature yearning, raspy vocals and a sole acoustic backing the Beatle, the song is a poignant and authentic reminder of Harrison’s early ’70s majesty.
“I hope you revisit “Living in the Material World” or discover it for the first time, and as you listen, share George’s wish for himself and mankind: ‘Give me Love, give me peace on Earth,'” Harrison’s widow Olivia said in an official statement. She co-produced the reissue project with their son Dhani.
The set will be available as a Super Deluxe Edition including 2LPs, 2CDs, Blu-ray, 7” vinyl, 60-page book with exclusive images, & 12-page recording booklet all housed in a rigid slipcase, as well as 2LP & 2CD Deluxe Editions,
“LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD” 50TH ANNIVERSARY will be released on November 15th.
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