The Dukes Of Stratosphear Finally Remastered

Tuesday, 10 March 2009 17:16

Nearly 25 years since their initial release The Dukes Of Stratosphear finally get remastered. Formed in 1985 to create an album that sounded like it was made in 1967, The Dukes Of Stratosphear were destined for either huge success or catostrophic failure. The alter ego for XTC, they used antique gear including a Mellotron and went  into Chapel Lane Studios to record what Virgin record execs insisted be a real band. 25 O'Clock Includes the Original 6 EP Tracks, 9 Demos and Extra Recordings, plus the video for Mole From The Ministry

After the runaway success of 25 O’Clock, Psonic Psunspot was the Dukes first album proper, tipping their hats to the White Album and Yellow Submarine, Smiley Smile, and the Hollies. It Includes 16 Tracks with 11 Remastered from the Original LP, Plus 5 Unreleased Demo Tracks and the Video for You’re A Good Man Albert Brown

These LIMITED EDITION reissues come in HARDBACK digibooks and feature brand new artwork. Booklets include new sleeve notes by XTC's Andy, Colin and Dave Gregory.