Description

First released in the summer of 1966, ‘Yardbirds’ or ‘Roger The Engineer’ as it became known’ showcases the Yardbirds at the peak of their powers. Featuring the classic lineup of Jeff Beck, Keith Relf, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, and Paul SamwellSmith, the group explored explosive new sonic territories, pushing their bluesrock sound into the realms of the avantgarde, psychedelia and Indian music. This new 2CD edition features the complete stereo and mono mixes of the album plus a selection of bonus rarities and singles on each disc.The album has been remastered from the original tapes by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering, overseen by producer Paul SamwellSmith. Also includes a 16page booklet with extensive liner notes by David French based on interviews with Jimmy Page, Paul SamwellSmith, Jim McCarty and Simon NapierBell.