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Kim Wilde has blazed a trail ever since she made her debut with the indelible Kids in America back in 1981. Kims early hits on Mickie Most s RAK Records blend angsty new wave energy with the innate pop sensibility she shares with her chief collaborators, brother Ricky and father Marty. Love Blonde The RAK Years is the most comprehensive collection of Kims RAK output ever assembled. Boasting 50 tracks across four CDs, it brings together three classic studio albums, Kim Wilde, Select and Catch as Catch Can, each remastered and expanded with bonus tracks, plus Special Disco Mixes. Featuring era authentic artwork and previously unseen photos, this exclus ive remix album features 12 versions of ten singles, extended and reinvented in the spirit of the 80s. Six of these mixes have been newly commissioned especially for this package. This package features an impressive roll call of UK hit singles Kids in America 2, Chequered Love 4, Water on Glass 11, Cambodia 12, View From a Bridge 16, Child Come Away 43, Love Blonde 23 and Dancing in the Dark 67. Kims global appeal also led to further overseas releases such as Bitter Is Better, Take Me Tonight and House of Salome. Bonus material including B sides and album out takes from the album sessions rounds out a complete survey of Kims RAK years. Presented in a stunning lift off lid box with special print finish, each album in this package is housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring the original vinyl artwork. The 48 page booklet features lyrics, a RA K discography, rare photos and new sleeve notes written by Kim Wilde expert Marcel Rijs . Kims diary looks as busy as ever, with live dates across Europe lined up for 2024 and a new studio album on the horizon. We are delighted to continue our successful partnership with this perennial icon of British pop Kim Wilde Boxset is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £33 +P&P