The deluxe edition also includes a special Band on the Run audio documentary (originally produced for the 25th Anniversary edition). The 3 disc (2CD, 1 DVD) special edition features nine bonus audio tracks (including the single "Helen Wheels"), rare footage of the McCartneys in Lagos and behind-the-scenes at the famous album cover shoot, original "Band on the Run" promotional video clips, and the previously unreleased "One Hand Clapping" – highlighted by studio performances filmed at Abbey Road in 1974.Ĭollectors will be drawn to a 4 disc (3CD, 1 DVD) deluxe edition which adds an extraordinary 120-page hard bound book containing many unseen and unpublished photos by Linda McCartney and Clive Arrowsmith, album and single artwork, downloadable hi-res audio versions of the remastered album and bonus audio tracks, a full history of the album complete with a new interview with Paul and expanded track by track information for all four discs. "Band on the Run" will be available in a variety of formats originating with the single disc digitally remastered, essential 9-track standard edition. The remastering work was done at Abbey Road using the same team who recently remastered the complete Beatles' catalog. McCartney supervised all aspects of the reissue. Originally released in December of 1973, "Band on the Run" yielded the smash title track and world-wide hit "Jet" becoming Wings' most successful and celebrated album ever. The form is on this page in the left and right columns.Paul McCartney & Wings' "Band on the Run" will be reissued in a remastered and expanded form on November 2. We do not share your email with advertisers. You can also subscribe and receive notifications of new stories by email. Follow me on Twitter at or on Facebook at NJN Network, OyeTimes and IMA News Buzz. guarantees that if the price drops before they ship they will use the lowest price. Venus and Mars and Wings at the Speed of Sound are available for pre-order. The remastering was done at Abbey Road by the same team who have worked on all the reissues as well as The Beatles’ catalogue.ĥ. Sales to date exceed 3.5 million worldwide.Īs with all the Archive Collection, Paul has personally supervised all aspects of the reissues. In the UK it charted at Number Two, narrowly missing out on the top spot. Including the international smash hit single ‘Silly Love Songs’, the album went on to become Paul’s most successful American chart album spending seven consecutive weeks at Number One. In the US it enjoyed the same chart success as its predecessor. Preceded by the US Number One single ‘Listen To What The Man Said’, Venus and Mars hit the Number One spot in the album charts on both sides of the Atlantic and went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide to date.Īt The Speed Of Sound was recorded in the midst of the same tour and released in March 1976. Venus and Mars, the band’s fourth studio album was released in May 1975 ahead of the legendary ‘Wings Over The World’ tour. Wings are one of the most successful acts the UK has ever produced, achieving no less than 14 US Top 10 hits and 12 Top 10 hits in the UK.įollowing 1973’s Band on the Run the mid ‘70s were a commercial heyday for Wings. ĭigital: Venus And Mars (1993 Digital Remaster) and At The Speed Of Sound will be made available as both standard and deluxe versions – including Mastered for iTunes and Hi-Res formats. Vinyl: The albums will also be available on special gatefold vinyl editions like the Venus and Mars (Gatefold Vinyl). The deluxe version bonus DVD will be comprised of filmed material from around the time of each release, some of which has never been seen before. Venus and Mars (Deluxe Book) – The 3-disc (2CD, 1DVD) Deluxe Edition will be housed in a hardback book featuring unpublished photographs, new interviews with Paul, material from Paul’s archives and expanded track-by-track information. Standard Edition: Starting with a 2-disc Wings at the Speed of Sound Standard Edition, the first CD will feature the original remastered album and the second CD will include bonus audio made up of material including demos and unreleased tracks. Both sets are available for pre-order from .īoth albums will be available in a variety of physical and digital formats: The reissue Wings albums are Venus and Mars and Wings at the Speed of Sound, due September 22nd (UK), and September 23rd (US), 2014. “ Having been some days in preparation, a splendid time is guaranteed for all,” echoing his line from Sgt. Along with remastered CDs, Sir Paul is treating his fans to a wealth of alternate takes, video and extra materials. Paul McCartney and Wings fans will be happy to hear Sir Paul is releasing two more collector’s reissues of classic albums by Wings. GRAMMY Award-winning Paul McCartney Archive Collection Announce next release in classic albums
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