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CD/DVD-A
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EG0MULC/?tag=imwan-20
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EG0MULC?tag=imwan-21

CD/Blu-ray
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EG0MVOI/?tag=imwan-20
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EG0MVOI?tag=imwan-21

Nonsuch is the first in a series of expanded XTC album editions including 5.1 Surround mixes, new stereo mixes and High-Resolution stereo mixes of the original material along with a wealth of extra audio and visual material.

Steven Wilson has produced the new mixes with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band.

Presented in special packaging with an expanded booklet and sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory, this is the cd and blu-ray version.

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* The album has been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band.

* CD features a completely new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson and non-album track Didn't Hurt a Bit.

* Blu-Ray features:

- a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Surround (24bit/96khz) mixed from the original multi-track tapes.
- the new stereo album mix in DTS-HD Master Audio (24bit/96khz).
- exclusive instrumental versions of all new mixes in DTS-HD Master Audio stereo (24bit/96khz).
- exclusive Andy Partridge home demos and Colin Moulding work tapes for songs written for the album and contemporaneously.
- filmed footage of the band working on the album in Chipping Norton Studios.
- promo films for The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead and The Disappointed also feature on the Blu-Ray.

Pre-order now for October 7th release.

preorder (£15.99 GBP)


Tracks
CD:

1. The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
2. My Bird Performs
3. Dear Madam Barnum
4. Humble Daisy
5. The Smartest Monkeys
6. The Disappointed
7. Holly Up On Poppy
8. Crocodile
9. Rook
10. Omnibus
11. That Wave
12. Then She Appeared
13. War Dance
14. Wrapped In Grey
15. The Ugly Underneath
16. Bungalow
17. Books Are Burning

Bonus Track:

18. Didn't Hurt a Bit

Blu-Ray:

Presented in DTS-HD Master Audio
- Album mixed in 5.1 Surround
- New Stereo Album mix
- Original Stereo Album mix
- Blu-Ray exclusive material including:
New stereo album instrumental mixes, demos by Andy and Colin, footage of the band in the studio and promo films for the singles.


XTC - Nonsuch (cd/dvda preorder)

Nonsuch is the first in a series of expanded XTC album editions including 5.1 Surround mixes, new stereo mixes and High-Resolution stereo mixes of the original material along with a wealth of extra audio and visual material.

Steven Wilson has produced the new mixes with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band.

Presented as a double digi-pack format in a slipcase with an expanded booklet and sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory, this is the cd and dvda version.

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* The album has been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band.

* CD features a new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson and non-album track Didn't Hurt a Bit.

* DVDA features:

- a 5.1 DTS Mix of the album.
- original and new album mixes by Steven Wilson in High Resolution stereo
- DVD-A players & some Blu-Ray players can, additionally, access a 5.1 Advanced Resolution (24bit/96khz Lossless audio) mix.

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Pre-order now for October 7th release.

preorder (£12.99 GBP)


Tracks
CD:

1. The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
2. My Bird Performs
3. Dear Madam Barnum
4. Humble Daisy
5. The Smartest Monkeys
6. The Disappointed
7. Holly Up On Poppy
8. Crocodile
9. Rook
10. Omnibus
11. That Wave
12. Then She Appeared
13. War Dance
14. Wrapped In Grey
15. The Ugly Underneath
16. Bungalow
17. Books Are Burning

Bonus Track:

18. Didn't Hurt a Bit

DVDA:

Album in 5.1 surround sound, new & original album mixes in
Hi-Res stereo.

My favorite XTC album, but this is overkill. The original CD sounds fantastic already. The bonus track appeared on the box set Coat of Many Cupboards.

Isn't is just insane that Steven Wilson is producing all these 5.1 mixes while still continuing his musical career (he only put out one of the best albums of the year) and toured with an all-star band.

I agree. I think this is aimed directly at the 5.1 crowd and not me.

Is the album even remastered? I know Wilson did the mix, but is this even remastered by anyone or is it just the same album? Why are they acting like it sounded bad in 1992? It sounded great.

I love this band but see no reason to buy this. If I loved surround sound then maybe.

These just went up at Amazon UK. From the left -- CD/DVD-A Set, CD/Blu-ray Set:

  

(The CD/DVD-A edition isn't yet pre-orderable, but will be soon.)

This release is far from overkill. The CD is a complete stereo remix by Steve Wilson of an album that XTC was never really happy with the original mix. The liner notes of this release tell the story. In regard to the CD/Bluray version, IMHO it is the Gold Standard as far as 5.1 mixes go. Reference quality. The disc you play for guests to show off your system. Superb.

Just got mine in and can't wait to try it out. What a year for surround and hi-rez fans.