The Stone Roses 20th Anniversary (LIMITED Collector's Edition) [Box set, Collector's Edition, Extra tracks]

Stone Roses | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 6
• Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Extra tracks
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B0027CSKQU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,871 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Unavailable in the US! In August 2009, marking the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the release of the legendary eponymous debut album by The Stone Roses, Sony Music release the definitive super deluxe limited edition collectors boxset. Originally released in May 1989, The Stone Roses is often cited as THE greatest album of all time. This release is homage to this landmark British rock album on which every track has become an iconic classic - 'I Wanna be Adored', 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Made Of Stone', 'I Am The Resurrection'. Original producer John Leckie has returned to the studio for the first time in 20 years with Ian Brown to produce a re-mastered version of the album for the very first time. The Collectors Editon is 3CD/3LP/DVD/ 2GB USB/ 1 book /6 art prints . A super deluxe 12-inch album folder, slipcased with embossing and gold foil, wrapped in classic John Squire artwork throughout. Boxset includes the re-mastered album, re-mastered Extras (including all AA's and B Sides) PLUS album of LOST DEMOS (including one previously unheard track!) 180 gram heavyweight vinyl's o Lemon shaped USB containing all audio, promo videos, ringtones, wallpapers, previously unseen John Leckie home video footage of the recording of Fools Gold and five previously unheard 'Backwards' tracks! o 48-page bound book, crammed full of unseen photos and brand new notes from the band, John Leckie, those involved 20 years ago and high profile fans of the album telling their stories of it, including Noel Gallagher, Mark Ronson, Tim Burgess, Bobby Gillespie and many, many more. 6 x 12-inch John Squire single art prints of 'I Wanna Be Adored', 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Elephant Stone', 'Fools Gold', 'I am The Resurrection' & 'Made Of Stone'.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE GREATEST DEBUTS, GETS ITS DUE. (5.0 stars), September 27, 2009

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Cary S. Whitt "Tune Junkie" (Columbus,Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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Hard to believe this is over 20 years old. Putting this remastered version of The Stone Roses on the stereo was instant heaven once again, only this time heaven looked, and sounded, even better.

First off I'll say that Ian and co. did a great job on the packaging. Giving this release some much needed heft (it is heavy) They not only boosted the demo tracks, LP's, booklet, art prints, and live dvd, but they did it in a very handsome package. The outer slipcase feels like a large clothbound novel, and even the lettering on the cover gets the gold stamped treatment. The real joy of course is the remastering of the debut record itself. This is not the standard rush and clip job here. Each track is handled with respect and care an album of this nature deserves. Sure the vinyl could have stretched out a bit into a double LP, but what you get is on 180, and plenty nice for anyone's picky ears. The live dvd looks and sounds better than it did, the demos (some of which even I hadn't heard till now) are amazing to hear. Again, each of the CD's levels sound great and these versions give a noticible level boost to any previous issues, all without sacrificing the quality of the mastering.

In short, if you love this record (it's in my all time top 25), then I can think of no better version to own than this one. Simply superb handling of this landmark debut record in every way.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stone roses 20th anniversary, October 5, 2009

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Scott A. Williams - See all my reviews
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i am not much for writing reviews, and this release made it easy in that it is simply outstanding. fans of this band will enjoy the remastered sound as well as all the b-sides. the super good release came with the vinyl and a usb drive as well. quite the collector's edition. i am very pleased.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true timeless classic album, September 11, 2009

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Sh32echo - See all my reviews

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Just received it this afternoon, great photos and interviews, what can you say about this record that has not been said. A true classic album.