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Future ShockFORMAT 2LP, Gatefold Sleeve, 16ppBooklet 2 x 140g Blue & Pink Vinyl Expanded edition of charttopping album by Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan Features 8 bonus tracks appearing for the first time on vinyl Pressed on pink and blue coloured vinyl and includes 16pp booklet in gatefold sleeveGillan, led by Deep Purples iconic vocalist Ian Gillan, emerged from the jazz fusion roots of the Ian Gillan Band, blazing a short but intense trail through the golden era of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The lineup featured John McCoy on bass, Colin Towns on keyboards, drummer Mick Underwood, and the outstanding Bernie Torm on guitar.Future Shock, the bands fourth studio album, was released by Virgin in 1981 and peaked at No. 2 on the UK album chartGillans highestever placement. The title track hits like a sledgehammer, Lucitania Express demands a fullthroated chorus singalong, and the Top of the Popsfeatured single No Laughing In Heaven delivers a smirkworthy blend of sharp lyrics and pseudo rap. Theres not a single weak momentevery track is heavy, melodic, and masterfully crafted, standing as the pinnacle of Gillans work, both with this band and beyond.On this expanded edition, disc one consists of the original Future Shock album and disc 2 features rarities and Bsides, which are appearing on vinyl for the first time. The album comes in its original gatefold sleeve form, including a 16page booklet housing lyrics and band photos.Now pressed on stunning blue and pink 140g coloured vinyl.MagicFORMAT 2LP, Gatefold Sleeve, 2 x 140gRed Vinyl Expanded edition of Gillans final studio album Features eight bonus tracks appearing for the first time on vinyl Pressed on 140g red vinyl in gatefold sleeveMagic is the sixth and final studio album by the English rock band Gillan, released in September 1982.Possibly the band’s most musically adventurous effort, Magic leans heavily on keyboards, giving it a sleek, polished sound. It stands as one of Gillans most intriguing records.Lyrically, the album follows a central theme Ian Gillan was mapping out his next steps. The concepts explored here revolve around escape and rebirth fitting, as shortly after Magic’s release and supporting tour, the band disbanded, and Ian Gillan went on to join Black Sabbath for their Mk II reunion shows.This expanded edition comprises of two discs. Disc one features the original Magic album including eight original tracks, cowritten by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, along with a cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1973 hit Living for the City. Disc two features eight Bsides, album outtakes and an Ian Gillan solo single released in 1988 called South Africa. All this bonus material is appearing for the first time on vinyl.Now available on 140g red vinyl, presented in a gatefold sleeve.