From the New Wave Outpost message board some cool and surprising news (looks to be a big year for Duran Duran fans in 2010). What a first-class package this one is:



ARCADIA So Red The Rose (2010 issue UK Collectors Edition 3-disc [2CD/1DVD] set - Just after Duran Duran's popularity peaked in late 1984 and early 1985, Arcadia formed, comprising of three Duran Duran members: Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes & Roger Taylor. Originally released in December 1985, All Music guide describe 'So Red The Rose' as 'the best album Duran never made', and features contributions by a plethora of acclaimed artists such as David Gilmour, Sting [backing vocalist on 'The Promise'], Herbie Hancock & Grace Jones [whose spoken word can be heard on 'The Flame' & 'Election Day']. This deluxe edition comprises the 9-track original album expanded with 7 Bonus Recordings; plus a Bonus CD featuring 12 rare recordings; and a Bonus DVD which follows the filming of five music videos from the album 'So Red The Rose' and the interesting combination of directors, locations, behind the scene footage & photographic montages come together to give a fascinating insight into the world of video production. The collection of videos including Arcadia's first single 'Election Day' are shown in full, including Dean Chamberlain's rarely seen interpretation of the song 'Missing').

CD1:
1. Election Day 5.30
2. Keep Me In The Dark 4.32
3. Goodbye Is Forever 3.49
4. The Flame 4.24
5. Missing 3.40
6. Rose Arcana 0.51
7. The Promise 7.30
8. El Diablo 6.05
9. Lady Ice 7.32

Bonus Recordings:
10. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - 7" Edit [4.29]
11. She Moody And Grey, She's Mean And Restless [4.28]
12. Election Day - Single Version [4.30]
13. Goodbye Is Forever - Single Remix [4.16]
14. The Promise - 7" Mix [4.45]
15. The Flame - 7" Remix [4.05]
16. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Soundtrack Version [5.06]

CD TWO
1. Election Day - Consensus Mix [8.39]
2. Goodbye Is Forever - 12" Extended Vocal Mix [6.37]
3. The Promise - Extended Version [5.35]
4. Rose Arcana - Extended [5.37]
5. The Flame - Extended Remix [7.20]
6. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Extended Vocal Remix [6.30]
7. Election Day - Cryptic Cut [9.06]
8. The Promise - 12" Mix [7.02]
9. Goodbye Is Forever - Dub Mix [5.13]
10. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Extended Instrumental Remix [5.46]
11. Election Day - Early Rough Mix [8.41]
12. Flame Game - Yo Homeboy Mix [2.05]

DVD:
1. Filming 'Election Day' - Paris, France. September 1985.
2. Election Day - Directed by Roger Christian, Produced by Chrissie Smith [7.47]
3. Filming 'The Promise' - Cote D’Azur, France. December 1985.
4. The Promise - Directed by Marcelo Anciano, Produced by Ruth Orme and Martin Wyn Griffith [4.46]
5. Filming 'Goodbye Is Forever' - London, England. January 1986
6. Goodbye Is Forever - Directed by Marcelo Anciano, Produced by Ruth Orme [4.11]
7. Filming 'The Flame' - London Docklands. April 1986.
8. The Flame - Directed by Russell Mulcahy, Produced by Chrissie Smith [4.00]
9. Filming 'Missing' - London, England. December 1986.
10. Missing - Directed by Dean Chamberlain [3.40]

Release date: Monday 12 April 2010

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YT03I4/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002YT03I4/?tag=imwan-21

Great!!!! I've owned the video program on UK VHS-PAL(long gone from my collection) and subtitled Japanese Laserdisc(which I've still got), but this should be definitive, and this release will enable me to ditch my 12" singles by the group(some of which weren't great pressings). Hooray!!!

"1. Election Day - Consensus Mix [8.39]"
Good to know this is getting the cd treatment at long last.

This is terrific news and will be an immediate purchase.

Have ordered but only hope the audio is better than the two Duran Titles released.

It's not gonna tear your ears off when it lands your side of the water.
Decent transfer just a tad bright and i think a little and I mean a little compressed compared to the last issue. Maybe Andrew is getting the hang of mastering?

Is it worth getting, I am on the fence so more details would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Yes It's worth getting. The mids are good just as I say it is every so slightly compressed so if you have an original cd hold on to that but the bonus material sounds very good to my ears and the transfer of the DVD portion that is Region Zero NTSC is very clear.
Much much better then Ragged Tiger which had me screaming!
The packaging is a bit of let down clear Fat Box and has only a thin insert (they could of done better).
I'd give it about 4 out of five.

The one sounds really good to my ears (but I do prefer things be a little bright). Agree with Kajafan that they could have done a much, much better job with the booklet, but I'm A-OK on the discs.