The Alan Parsons Project Tales Of Mystery And Imagination Edgar Allan Poe 50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, "Tales Of Mystery And Imagination Edgar Allan Poe" is re-issued in a variety of formats including a deluxe audiophile 3LP book pack pressed on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl. The Alan Parsons Project debut studio album was originally released in June 1976. The lyrical and musical themes of the album are retellings of horror stories and poetry by Edgar Allan Poe. Musicians featured on the album include vocalists Arthur Brown of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown on "The Tell Tale Heart", John Miles on "The Cask of Amontillado" and "(The System of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether", and Terry Sylvester of The Hollies on "To One in Paradise". The complete line-up of bands Ambrosia and Pilot play on the record, along with keyboardist Francis Monkman of Curved Air and Sky. The album was a worldwide hit selling almost a million copies and achieving platinum status in a number of territories including Germany and Canada.★ This 3LP bookpack is limited to 1976 copies containing an individually numbered Certificate Of Authenticity★ Each of the three LPs are accompanied by a 2 page insert; these feature original album artwork, Alan Parsons’ original sleeve note from the 1987 Remix Album and his ‘track by track’ sleeve notes on the tracks featured on the Work In Progress Album★ Containing The Million Selling Critically Acclaimed 1976 Debut Album★ The 1987 Remix Album★ A “Work in Progress” album featuring early rough mixes, demo & alternative takes★ 3LP 180gm heavyweight vinyl★ Mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios★ 12”x12” Deluxe Book: Featuring full lyrics, bonus track commentary, and interviews with Alan Parsons, Sally Woolfson, musicians and contributors to the album