Description
Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered four disc deluxe expanded boxed set limited edition (comprising 3 CDs and a DVD) of FUTURAMA the legendary 1975 album by BE BOP DELUXE.

Recorded in the first two months of 1975 at Rockfield studios (with some sessions also taking place at SARM studios in London), FUTURAMA was the second album by Be Bop Deluxe and the first to feature the line-up of BILL NELSON (vocals, guitars, keyboards), CHARLIE TUMAHAI (bass, vocals) and SIMON FOX (drums). Produced by Roy Thomas Baker (who at the time was also working with Queen), FUTURAMA was an album of immense musical inventiveness and creativity and was a huge leap forward in creative terms for Bill Nelson.

The album gained much praise thanks to Bill Nelson’s composition skills and his highly innovative guitar playing. Featuring such wonderful material as ‘Maid in Heaven’, ‘Sister Seagull’, ‘Music in Dreamland’, ‘Sound Track’, ‘Between the Worlds’, ‘Jean Cocteau’ and ‘Swan Song’, the album would see Be Bop Deluxe heralded as one of the most accomplished acts of 1975.

This expanded reissue has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features an additional 36 bonus tracks drawn from a stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes from the original multi-track tapes by award winning engineer Stephen W. Tayler, a previously unreleased out-take from the album sessions, a previously unissued BBC Radio “In Concert” performance from May 1975 (thought “lost” for some years), a rare John Peel Show session from March 1975, along with a previously unreleased 1975 Harvest Records promotional video for ‘Maid in Heaven’ and a session for BBC TV’s “Old Grey Whistle Test” show from July 1975.

Another highlight of this limited edition boxed set is the lavishly illustrated 68-page book with many previously unseen photographs and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. Additionally, the set includes a facsimile Record Store poster for FUTURAMA, replica track sheets, and postcards. This special deluxe limited edition boxed set of FUTURAMA is a fitting tribute to a fine band, the creative vision of Bill Nelson and a wonderful album.

Tracklist
[CD1: Futurama – The Original Album Remastered]
1. Stage Whispers
2. Love With The Madman
3. Maid In Heaven
4. Sister Seagull
5. Sound Track
6. Music In Dreamland
7. Jean Cocteau
8. Between The Worlds
9. Swan Song
Bonus Tracks:
10. Between The Worlds (Single Version)
11. Lights

[CD2: Futurama – The New Stereo Mix]
1. Stage Whispers
2. Love With The Madman
3. Maid In Heaven
4. Sister Seagull
5. Sound Track
6. Music In Dreamland
7. Jean Cocteau
8. Between The Worlds
9. Swan Song
Bonus Tracks:
10. Between The Worlds (Single Version)
11. Lights
12. Music In Dreamland (Phonogram Studios Version) (Previously Unreleased)
13. Between The Worlds (Alternate Single Version) (Previously Unreleased)

[CD3]
BBC Radio One “John Peel Show” Session 11th March 1975:
1. Stage Whispers
2. Sister Seagull
3. Maid In Heaven
4. Lights
BBC Radio One “In Concert” 23rd May 1975 (Previously Unreleased):
5. Stage Whispers
6. Third Floor Heaven
7. Adventures In A Yorkshire Landscape
8. Sister Seagull
9. Piece Of Mine
10. Maid In Heaven
11. Axe Victim

[DVD: Futurama – The New 5.1 Surround Sound Mix, New 96 Khz / 24-Bit Stereo Mix And 96 Khz / 24-Bit Original Stereo Mix]
1. Stage Whispers
2. Love With The Madman
3. Maid In Heaven
4. Sister Seagull
5. Sound Track
6. Music In Dreamland
7. Jean Cocteau
8. Between The Worlds
9. Swan Song
Bonus Audio Material:
10. Between The Worlds (Single Version)
11. Lights
12. Music In Dreamland (Phonogram Studios Version)
Bonus Video Material:
13. Maid In Heaven (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” Session 19th July 1975)
14. Sister Seagull (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” Session 19th July 1975)
15. Maid In Heaven (1975 Harvest Records Promotional Video)

3CD/1DVD Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set (shown above)
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2JBRKD/?tag=imwan-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P2JBRKD/?tag=imwan-21

2CD Expanded And Remastered Edition
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2JBCLT/?tag=imwan-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P2JBCLT/?tag=imwan-21

Bump: Both pre-order links in the first post are now active for the big box set.

Amazon Canada has it up too. $86.40CA.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07P2JBRKD/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon.ca seems to never have good prices on Esoteric stuff. Add in 13% HST the price is close to $100 Canuck.

I really want this set, The "Sunburst Finish" set is fantastic. Hope a deal comes soon.

I have never heard of this band but after hearing the album on YouTube I am pleasantly surprised how good the guitarist is. The name of the band is awful but the music is very rocking!

yep Bill Nelson is one of prog’s greatest guitarists.

He’s amazing.

It really wasn’t a band as much as it was Bill Nelson needing some other guys to put out his musical vision.

He really was innovative.

My god this box set is expensive !

I'm a converted fan of Bebop-Deluxe now ! Their earlier album Axe Victim is also bloody good.

How I didn't know about this band earlier is strange

It will come down some, I bought the first set (absolutely outstanding) and worth every penny when it came down a bit. Hoping for the same for this since I have complete intentions to get it.

Another great band due to "whatever" current times don't acquaint or at times acknowledged. That's OK, people like you Adrian, I and others know we will find the treasures.

Removed a post. As I've mentioned before ...

Guys, while I understand that our readers are buying music from all over the Internet, not just Amazon, please don't direct people elsewhere from within the threads. Amazon and donations are the only two ways that we have of affording to keep our site online, and we're always skirting the edge as it is.

Thank you.

I've updated the cover image in the first post to the full packshot of the big box set.

Also in the first post, the pre-order links for the humbler 2CD version are now active.

Amazon now shows that both configurations have been pushed back to next Friday, May 31st:

3CD/1DVD Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2JBRKD/?tag=imwan-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P2JBRKD/?tag=imwan-21

2CD Expanded And Remastered Edition
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2JBCLT/?tag=imwan-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P2JBCLT/?tag=imwan-21

Anyone get this yet? Would love to hear impressions from people.

I desperately want this but not at current prices.