[2025-11-28] Nektar "A Tab In The Ocean (Deluxe Edition)" limited 4CD/1BD box set (Esoteric UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Aug 30, 2025 11:49 am

Amazon USA
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGJLGRK/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
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https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FPGJLGRK/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPGJLGRK/?tag=imwan-21

Description
• An expanded deluxe edition of ‘A Tab in the Ocean’ by Nektar.

• First issued in November 1972, the album was the second release by Nektar and was a milestone for the band as it set the template that that would bring them success in both Germany and the USA.

• Originally featuring just four pieces, the album’s first side would be dominated by the extensive title track which was a progressive rock tour de force. The remaining tracks, ‘Desolation Valley / Waves’, ‘Crying in the Dark’ and ‘King of Twilight’ would also become Nektar classics.

The album was recorded and mixed at Dierks Studios, Stommeln, Germany in October 1972, produced by Peter Hauke & Nektar and engineered by Dieter Dierks.

Among the admirers of this album was Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and his band would cover ‘King of Twilight’ on the B-side of their ‘Aces High’ single in 1984.

This new box set edition features 4CDs and a region free Blu-ray disc and has been newly remastered from the original master tapes. It includes a new stereo & 5.1 surround sound mix of the album and also features a marvellous, previously unreleased complete concert recorded in Erbach, Germany in April 1973 and a newly remastered version of the 1976 US album version.

Tracklist
[CD1]
2025 Mix:
1. A Tab In The Ocean
2. Desolation Valley / Waves
3. Crying In The Dark
4. King Of Twilight
Bonus Track:
5. We Are The Ocean

[CD2]
The 1972 Album Mix:
1. A Tab In The Ocean
2. Desolation Valley / Waves
3. Crying In The Dark
4. King Of Twilight
The 1976 US Album Mix:
5. A Tab In The Ocean
6. Desolation Valley / Waves
7. Crying In The Dark
8. King Of Twilight

[CD3]
Live In Erbach, Germany 22nd April 1973:
1. Look Around
2. Cast Your Fate
3. A Day In The Life Of A Preacher
4. Desolation Valley / Waves
5. Crying In The Dark / King Of Twilight

[CD4]
Live In Erbach, Germany 22nd April 1973:
1. Good Day
2. Let It Grow
3. Wings
4. Oddysee / Ron’s On / Never Never Never
5. 1-2-3-4
6. Do You Believe In Magic?
7. What You Gonna Do

[Blu-ray]
5.1 Surround Sound & 2025 Stereo Mixes & Original Stereo Mix:
1. A Tab In The Ocean
2. Desolation Valley / Waves
3. Crying In The Dark
4. King Of Twilight

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:54 am

The cover image has been added to the first post.

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

They did a great job with the previous multi-CD + blu-ray box sets of Journey to the Centre of the Eye and Remember The Future, so this is another no-brainer purchase.

[2025-11-28] Nektar "A Tab In The Ocean (Deluxe Edition)" limited 4CD/1BD box set (Esoteric UK)

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