I Robot (Super Deluxe Edition)

Originally released in July 1977, 'I Robot' draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov's science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries. Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell. This Super Deluxe box set features 4CDs containing a stereo remaster of the original album by Miles Showell plus 70 bonus tracks (47 previously unreleased) from studio out-takes, a Blu-ray featuring stunning Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Alan Parsons from the original multi-track master tapes along with a new stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell. The Blu-ray also contains the restored 'I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You' promotional video and interview footage of Eric Woolfson discussing the album. Also includes is a 45rpm 180gm heavyweight vinyl 2LP in a gatefold sleeve containing a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.

Disc 1
1: I Robot
2: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
3: Some Other Time
4: Breakdown
5: Don't Let It Show
6: The Voice
7: Nucleus
8: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
9: Total Eclipse
10: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32
11: US Radio Commercial for I Robot
12: I Robot (Boules Experiment)
13: I Robot (Hilary Western Soprano Vocal Rehearsal)
14: Extract 1 from the Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
15: Extract 2 from the Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
16: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Backing Track Rough Mix)
17: Some Other Time (Complete Vocal By Jaki Whitren)
18: Breakdown (Early Demo of Backing Riff)
19: Extract 3 from the Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide
20: Breakdown (The Choir)
21: Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Demo)
22: Day After Day (Early Stage Rough Mix)
23: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Choir Session)
24: The Naked Robot

Disc 2
1: I Robot (Outtake and Rough Mix)
2: I Robot (Experimental Lead Guitar Part With Guide Count)
3: I Robot (John Leach Kantele Takes)
4: I Robot (Ian Bairnson Rhythm Electric Guitar)
5: I Robot (Choir Takes)
6: I Robot (Early Mix Before Choir)
7: I Robot (Single Edit)
8: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Slower Backing Outtake)
9: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Take)
10: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Ian Bairnson Electric Rhythm Guitar)
11: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Early Mix of Backing Track)
12: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Lenny Zakatek Alternative Vocal)
13: Some Other Time (Eric Woolfson Piano Take)
14: Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Takes)
15: Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Lead Guitar Takes)
16: Some Other Time (Rough Mix With Jaki Whitren Alternative Lyrics and Ad Libs)

Disc 3
1: Breakdown (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Part)
2: Breakdown (Projectron and Bass)
3: Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Takes)
4: Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Electric Guitar Harmony Solo)
5: Breakdown (Strings, Brass & Horns Take)
6: Breakdown (Rough Mix and Alternative Backing Track Outtake)
7: Breakdown (Rough Mix of Backing Track)
8: Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)
9: Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Organ Take)
10: Don't Let It Show (Recorder & Horns Outtake in Key of D)
11: Don't Let It Show (String Section Take)
12: Don't Let It Show (Woodwind Take in Key of D)
13: Don't Let It Show (Backing Track Early Rough Mix)
14: Don't Let It Show (Rough Mix With Alternative Orchestra Score)
15: Don't Let It Show (Extended End Section)
16: The Voice (Rough Mix With Extra Strings and Alan Parsons Vocoder)
17: The Voice (Backing Track Rough Mix)
18: Nucleus (Experimenting With Sound Effects)
19: Nucleus (Talking Sound Effects)
20: Nucleus (Stuart Tosh Drum Take With Delay)
21: Nucleus (Projectron Only)

Disc 4
1: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [BJ Cole Steel Outtake]
2: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [synth Experiments]
3: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [Eric Woolfson Celeste Take]
4: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Take]
5: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [BJ Cole Pedal Steel Take]
6: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [backing Vocals]
7: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [backing Tracks]
8: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) [single Edit]
9: Totel Eclipse & Nucleus (Choral Experiments)
10: Total Eclipse (Choir Only)
11: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Alan Parsons Demo)
12: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Everything But the Choir)
13: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars)
14: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Strings Only)
15: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Backing Singers & Choir Take)
16: Alan Parsons Spacey Vibraphone
17: Eric's Jupiter (Start of Gemini Idea)
18: Taking It All Away (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary First Version)
19: I Robot Radio Adverts

Disc 5
1: I Robot
2: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
3: Some Other Time
4: Breakdown
5: Don't Let It Show

Disc 6
1: The Voice
2: Nucleus
3: Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
4: Total Eclipse
5: Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32

Disc 7
1: 2025 Alan Parsons Dolby Atmos Mix
2: 2025 Alan Parsons 5.1 Surround Sound Mix
3: Original Album Remastered in Stereo By Miles Showell 2025
4: I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (Video)
5: Eric Woolfson Interview Footage

Number of Discs: 7

Producer: Alan Parsons

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