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BOX SET ndash 4CD 1BD 1LP 12 etched vinyl E.P. 98page bookBack in 1970 and following a period of illness and recuperation, singersongwriting troubadour Cat Stevens reemerged with a new record deal with Island Records and a spiritual and artistic rebirth. Mona Bone Jakon, his first album for Island, showcased a markedly different change in direction for Cat, unveiling with it a remarkable set of new compositions that included classics like Trouble, Maybe Youre Right and the UK hit single Lady DArbanville.To commemorate the albums 50th anniversary comes this definitive super deluxe box set of Mona Bone Jakon. Sounding as fresh as the day it was recorded, the original album is represented here by a brand new 2020 remaster of Mona Bone Jakon by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road, overseen by original producer Paul SamwellSmith 2020 on CD, as well as a new 2020 Mix by David Hefti on both CD and LP. The set also includes an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased demos, and a fourth featuring 18 live performances from 197071.This box is rounded out with a live 12 etched vinyl E.P. of a rare audience recording of Live At Plumpton Jazz amp Blues Festival from August 1970, and with a BluRay disc featuring the original promo video of Lady DArbanville, plus eight live TV performances, and the HD audio of the new Mona Bone Jakon 2020 Mix. Also included is a 98page beautifully illustrated hardcover book with extensive new sleevenotes. Finally theres also a selection of memorabilia including Island Records press kit, two Island press photos, a replica 1970 Plumpton Jaxx and Blues flyer, a Cat Stevens tour sticker and dustbin greetings card and pop art print in a card envelope. Cat Stevens Boxset is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £150 +P&P