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The truly definitive collection of this living legends body of work as a solo artist. Fire In The Blood is the biggest and most complete collection of Shakys recordings ever undertaken a celebration of the chievements of an enduring artist whose chart statistics, however phenomenal, tell only part of his story. From his solo debut album on Track Records, Shakin Stevens, to the recent success of the album Echoes Of Our Times.Stevens shares with the Beatles 60s, and Elton John 70s, the distinction of being the most successful UK singles chart performer of a decade 80s, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums. His success was mirrored throughout Europe and Internationally, earning Platinum and Double Platinum, and Gold awards for his albums and singles. The release takes its name from the extended essay, exclusive to this release, by renowned writer Paul Sexton, which maps Shakys rise to fame from humble beginnings. The collector of Shakys releases will find a host of other content and rarities in this super deluxe career defining release, including12 X 12 bound hardback Bookpack containing extended essay by Paul Sexton.19 CDs with 266 careerspanning tracks ndash many never previously available. Includes all of Shakys studio albums as a solo artist, from his first signing and album on Track Records, to his latest studio album, Echoes Of Our Times, 4 rarities discs with live, rare and previously unreleased tracks.Shakys first ever live album release ndash taken from his 2019 tour of Europe and the UK, debuted on this unique release.Historic live concert recorded at the Paris Theatre, London, for BBC Radio 1 in 1980Two previously unreleased recordingsReproduced ultrarare promo posterOh Julie sheet music3 X 12 x12 art prints of Shakin Stevens36 page Bespoke Tour ProgrammeAutograph book, personally signed by Shakin StevensPlease click here to view the bookpack tracklisting. Shakin Stevens Boxset is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £80 +P&P