This is one of the legendary live albums of the 70s for sure and was one of Heep's biggest sellers, and a Top 40 Gold album here in the States. Some people are saying this is just a re-release of the 2004 2CD remaster with the slipcover and the "Deluxe Edition" slapped on. If so, shame on Universal, but I'd like to know for sure.

Product Description
The story of Uriah Heep is one that is now within its 40th year and as such, is testament to the band’s talent and tenacity as both recording and touring artists.

From their early incarnation as The Gods and Spice, through record breaking tours, gold and platinum selling albums, timeless chart scaling anthems and a fiercely dedicated fan base of worldwide proportions, Uriah Heep can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Lead by original lead guitarist Mick Box since 1982, whose Cheshire cat grin has endured throughout all the highs and lows that are inevitable for such a lengthy musical career, Uriah Heep returned in 2008 from a recording hiatus that had lasted ten years with Wake The Sleeper, a brand new studio album that floored the critics and fans in equal measure, such was the strength of the music on display. The fresh material proved why Uriah Heep have enjoyed such a lengthy career supported by an equally strong and enduring fan base.

Always ‘Eavy, Always ‘Umble!

Dateline: January 1973. Three years of dogged hard work and steady musical evolution had paid off and Uriah Heep were well on the way to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world. Issued within six heady months of each other the previous year, their most recent two albums – Demons And Wizards and The Magician’s Birthday – had seen the four-fifths British quintet (New Zealander bassist Gary Thain joined English-born vocalist David Byron, guitarist Mick Box, keyboard player/guitarist Ken Hensley and drummer Lee Kerslake) perfecting a colourful sound and achieving a well-deserved international breakthrough.

But there was still one important thing missing. Deep Purple already had Made In Japan, the Rolling Stones had released Ger Yer Ya-Ya’s Out and The Who’s Live At Leeds was already on the way to assuming legendary status. Somebody in the Heep camp (the favourite would have been manager Gerry Bron) realised that five studio records into their own career, Uriah Heep needed their own live concert recording – preferably a top of the range double gatefold job, with all the trimmings.

Live January ’73 was rightly hailed as one of the best live records of the year and whilst the band were on tour in the States, the album reached reached #13 in the UK charts and became their third US Gold album.

CD 1
1. Sunrise 5:09
2. Sweet Lorraine 5:00
3. Traveller In Time 3:32
4. Easy Livin' 2:49
5. July Morning 11:50
6. Tears In My Eyes 5:01
7. Gypsy 14:01
8. Circle Of Hands 8:56
9. Look At Yourself 7:30
10. The Magician's Birthday 1:45
11. Love Machine 3:26
12. Rock'N'Roll Medley 8:40

CD 2
1. Something Or Nothing (Radio Show Edit) 3:11
2. I Won't Mind (Radio Show Edit) 5:50
3. Look At Yourself (Radio Show Edit) 6:19
4. Gypsy (Radio Show Edit) 4:37
5. Easy Livin' (Film Mix) 3:19
6. So Tired 3:53
7. I Won't Mind (Film Mix) 6:04
8. Something Or Nothing (Film Mix) 3:22
9. The Easy Road 3:07
10. Stealin' 5:28
11. Love Machine (Film Mix) 2:15
12. Rock'N'Roll Medley (Film Mix) 7:50

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DTG8G0/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DTG8G0/?tag=imwan-21

When i have a chance I'll bring my 2004 downstairs & compare the track listing for you.

Geff:
Thanks-I wasn't aware you had some Heep. This is one amazing live album-David Byron's vocals, the soloing by Mick Box and Ken Hensley on guitar and organ the wild bass lines by Gary Thain (he was so great) and Lee Kerslake's drumming proved how good these guys were, especially in their prime.
The vocal harmonies are what made them stand out more than anything else and some people disliked that aspect.

The tracklisting is identical to the 2003 Sanctuary release. Nothing New.

I have several: (all the most recent UK remasters) the 2 disc version of 1973, Demons & Wizards, Magician's Birthday, Look At Yourself, Salisbury & "Best Of Part 1" for Stealin'. My thing with Heep has always been that I only liked the early stuff.

IP, my 2003 UK 2 disc has the exact same track listing as what's shown in your original post. It is a big upgrade over the US 1 disc.

Well, the slipcase is new. Just kidding.
Looks like another fast one from Universal trying to fool people like they did with the ELP "Deluxe" Welcome Back and Works Vol. 1 and 2 sets. Now I know it's the same I'll be fine with my 2004 remaster.
And yes, Geff the 2CD version is a great upgrade from what was already a great live album (except that annoying 50s medley!).

I even almost like the 50's medley because I've been listening to it since 1973!

Is this an expanded version of the original or is it the original CD plus a bonus disc? Some of the tracks on disc two have some tracks subtitled (film mix).

Disc 1 is the original with the R&R medley restored that was left off of the US cd. Disc 2 is all completely separate recordings from the same time period, & is pretty good though not as great as disc 1. Sound is also improved from the mediocre US issue.

I'm actually playing it as we speak. It's probably been a couple years. What an awsome album. For the sake of those who didn't buy the 2003, I actually hope this isn't a new master; Sanctuary has been on a brightness/compressed kick as of late.........

Is there a single disc version with all the original tracks intact? Sounds interesting, but I don't know if I want (or need) the bonus tracks. Never bought a Heap CD before...

The US single disc has the entire original album minus the 50's medley.

IMO, this is their best album. If you like early 70's hard rock (think Deep Purple Mk 2), I suspect you'll like this one a lot..

Which would you recommend, Geff? The truncated single disc or the DE?

Let me play disc 2 again after disc 1 finishes & I'll write back. My memory is that the sound quality is also improved on this 2003 edition.

I just checked Amazwan. You can get the 1 disc from a 3rd party seller new for $5, or the 2003 2 disc for $12 new, also from a 3rd party seller.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ADY2O/?tag=imwan-20

To me $11.64 for the 2 disc is a no brainer, but depends on your finances! The $11.64 is from blowitoutahere, who I've had great luck with. They're also $4 cheaper then the next lowest seller.

I'll still post again after I play disc 2, which I'm not all that familiar with.

It almost sucks having a collection so large that I go years without playing a favorite album (that I paid a fortune for when it came out!).

Chris:
It's a no-brainer, Geff is right. The 2CD is the way to go. The bonus cuts are like Geff said from around the same era of 73-74, some from the soundtrack of a TV gig they did.
If you're looking for a single live CD of the classic Heep era, I highly reccommend the King Biscuit Live CD from San Diego in 1974. Absolutely awesome and with a few different songs than Uriah Heep Live January 1973.
But I'd really suggest the Uriah Heep Live January 1973 album, because it's really one of those must have classic live albums.
Damn, all this Heep talk has me thinking of driving to NY to see them this month, but it's a bit of a drive for me. I probably won't but I will play a lot of Heep this week.

Chris, my final answer (Take that Vanna White!) is if you can still get the 2 disc for $11.69 nab it. As you probably know i normally hate 50's rock, & I even like the 50's medley on it! Disc 2 also isn't bad at all.

I disagree with IP regarding the KBFH, I don't like it nearly as much as this one. Been so many years I couldn't tell you why, but I remember selling it back to the local used record store soon after I bought it.

Can't say it enough, but to me UH Live '73 is an early 70's hard rock essential.

Mick Box can be seen in the new Rush documentary. He talks about Rush opening for Heap back in the day.

And Heep opened for KISS on the Love Gun tour I believe.