SHIPS BY 08/23/2024

Artist: Alan Parsons Project, The
Title: Pyramid (Half-Speed Remaster)
Genre: Rock / Oldies & Retro / Progressive
Label: Cooking Vinyl
The Alan Parsons Project's third studio album ‘Pyramid’ was originally released in May 1978. It was a concept album centred on the pyramids of Giza. At the time this album was conceived, interest in pyramids and so-called pyramid power was all the rage. A pyramid could be found on the back of a dollar bill, there were stories in the newspapers about the supposed magical properties of pyramids and of course, the cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’.
As with other Alan Parsons Project albums, the focus was on very high-quality studio sound production, and they recorded the album at Abbey Road Studios in London. There were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including John Miles, Colin Blunstone, Lenny Zakatek, David Paton, Jack Harris and Dean Ford. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Elliott with arrangements by Andrew Powell.
The album was a worldwide hit selling well in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries including the USA, Germany and Canada.
About The Alan Parsons Project: The Alan Parsons Project was a progressive rock music entity comprised of engineer/ producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, musician and manager Eric Woolfson. They released 10 concept albums which focused on subject matter such as science fiction, supernatural, literary and sociological themes between 1976 – 1987 and have sold in excess of 55 million albums world-wide.
- 180gm heavyweight classic black vinyl LP
- Featuring a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios
- Printed insert contains a sleevenote featuring quotes from Alan Parsons

Pyramid', originally released in May 1978, is a concept album centred on the pyramids of Giza. As with other APP albums, the focus was on very high-quality studio sound production, and they recorded the album at Abbey Road Studios in London. There were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including John Miles, Colin Blunstone, Lenny Zakatek, David Paton, Jack Harris and Dean Ford. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Elliott with arrangements by Andrew Powell.

Label:
Cooking Vinyl – COOKCD842
Format:
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Country:
Europe
Released:
Aug 23, 2024
Genre:
Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:
Pop Rock, Prog Rock
1        Voyager    2:15
2        What Goes Up...    3:40
3        The Eagle Will Rise Again    4:22
4        One More River    4:17
5        Can't Take It With You    5:09
6        In The Lap Of The Gods    5:28
7        Pyramania    2:45
8        Hyper-Gamma-Spaces    4:18
9        Shadow Of A Lonely Man    5:37
Bonus Tracks:    
10        Voyager (Early Mix)    4:30
11        What Goes Up... (Early Rough Mix)    3:39
12        The Eagle Will Rise Again (Rough Mix Featuring Backing Vocals)    2:18
13        Shadow Of A Lonely Man (Eric Woolfson Demo Vocal)    4:29
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Record Company – Sony Music Entertainment
Licensed From – Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Woolfsongs Ltd.
Copyright © – Woolfsongs Ltd.
Licensed To – Cooking Vinyl Ltd.
Remastered At – Abbey Road Studios
Acoustic Guitar – Alan Parsons, David Paton, Ian Bairnson
Arranged By [Orchestra, Choir], Conductor [Orchestra] – Andrew Powell
Bass – David Paton
Choir – The English Chorale
Contractor [Orchestral] – David Katz
Design [Cover Design], Photography By – Hipgnosis (2)
Design [Re-issue Design] – Ryan Art
Drums, Percussion – Stuart Elliott
Electric Guitar – Ian Bairnson
Engineer [Assistant] – Chris Blair, Pat Stapley
Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
Keyboards – Duncan MacKay, Eric Woolfson
Lead Vocals – Colin Blunstone, David Paton, Dean Ford, Jack Harris, John Miles, Lenny Zakatek
Leader [Choirmaster] – Bob Howes*
Liner Notes – Joel McIver
Mastered By – Chris Blair
Photography By – Brimson*
Producer, Engineer – Alan Parsons
Product Manager [Product Manangement] – Danny Keene
Remastered By [Half Speed Remastering] – Miles Showell
Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Expanded CD.
- Featuring a 2024 remaster of the original album by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
- Includes 4 additional bonus tracks.
- A fully illustrated 12 page booklet containing a sleevenote featuring quotes from Alan Parsons as well as full lyrics.
Made in Austria
Barcode (Text): 7 11297 53422 1
Label Code: LC 7180

• Media Condition: Mint (M)m
• Sleeve Condition: Mint
• Format: CD
• Genre: ROCK/PROG
• Format Type: CD
• Released: 08/23/2024