[2020-11-20] UFO "Strangers In The Night (Deluxe Edition)" 8CD box set (Chrysalis)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:36 pm

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JB1MVTL/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08JB1MVTL/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JB1MVTL/?tag=imwan-21

Description
Regarded by many as one of the finest live albums of all time, Strangers in The Night captured UFO at the peak of their powers as a band. The original double album was compiled from recordings made at six shows during in October 1978 on an American tour, which can only be described as a live greatest hits of the band's repertoire.This new 8CD box set includes all 6 complete original concerts for the first time (5 previously unreleased) as well as a newly remastered version of the original album. Four of the shows have been newly mixed from the original tapes. The packaging is a 2-part rigid slipcase, 8 mini-LP style sleeves along with a 24-page booklet containing new sleeve notes by Michael Hann who has interviewed Phil Mogg, Andy Parker and Michael Schenker.

[tracklisting][CD1: Strangers In The Night Remastered]
1. Natural Thing
2. Out In The Street
3. Only You Can Rock Me
4. Doctor Doctor
5. Mother Mary
6. This Kid's
7. Love To Love

[CD2: Strangers In The Night Remastered]
1. Lights Out
2. Rock Bottom
3. Too Hot To Handle
4. I'm A Loser
5. Let It Roll
6. Shoot Shoot

[CD3: Live In Chicago 13/10/78]
1. Hot 'N' Ready
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Only You Can Rock Me
7. Ain't No Baby
8. Out In The Street
9. Doctor Doctor
10. Lights Out
11. Rock Bottom
12. Too Hot To Handle
13. Shoot Shoot

[CD4: Live In Wisconsin 14/10/78]
1. Hot 'N' Ready
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Only You Can Rock Me
7. Ain't No Baby
8. Out In The Street
9. Doctor Doctor
10. Lights Out
11. Rock Bottom
12. Too Hot To Handle

[CD5: Live In Youngstown 15/10/1978]
1. Intro
2. Hot 'N' Ready
3. Pack It Up (And Go)
4. Cherry
5. Let It Roll
6. Love To Love
7. Natural Thing
8. Out On The Street
9. Only You Can Rock Me
10. On With The Action
11. Doctor Doctor
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Too Hot To Handle
15. Shoot Shoot

[CD6: Live In Cleveland, Ohio 16/10/78]
1. Hot 'N' Ready
2. Pack It Up And Go
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Natural Thing
7. Out In The Street
8. Only You Can Rock Me
9. On With The Action
10. Doctor Doctor
11. I'm A Loser
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Too Hot To Handle
15. Shoot Shoot

[CD7: Live In Columbus, Ohio 17/10/78]
1. Hot 'N' Ready
2. Pack It Up And Go
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Natural Thing
7. Out In The Street
8. Too Hot To Handle
9. I'm A Loser
10. On With The Action
11. Doctor Doctor
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Shoot Shoot

[CD8: Live In Louisville 18/10/78]
1. Hot 'N' Ready
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Natural Thing
7. Out In The Street
8. Only You Can Rock Me
9. On With The Action
10. Doctor Doctor
11. I'm A Loser
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Too Hot To Handle
15. Shoot Shoot[/tracklisting]

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

I'm not familiar with this album, but I do love these "complete concerts" box sets.

Don57 · 01 Feb 2008

I must have this. November can’t get here quick enough.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

I don't know how many times I have bought this.

Let's see......

I bought it on vinyl in 1980. Cassette in 1982 (while in the Army). Again on vinyl in the mid-80s. On CD in the early 90's. The first remaster in the late 90's. The second remaster in the mid-2000's.

And once again in the fall of 2020. :giggle:

Best live album ever.

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

This is very nice.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Yes this will be a must buy for Christmas. Love love love UFO and even wore my UFO t-shirt to an Iron Maiden concert in Brooklyn a few years ago. Guess what song Maiden plays as an opening song over the PA's just before they come out? Doctor Doctor. Everyone in my aisle turned and gave a thumbs up!

Quote:

Why does Iron Maiden play "Doctor Doctor" at the start of its live shows? Also why do they just play the recording instead of covering it and when did this start?

Quote:

This is Iron Maiden’s way of paying tribute to one of the most underrated hard rock/heavy metal bands of all time.

The members of Maiden, especially Steve Harris, are all fans of UFO and consider them to be an influence. Steve is especially fond of the 1979 live album “Strangers in the Night” which is always in the discussion when the subject of all time great live rock albums comes up.

Steve Harris talks 'Strangers in the Night’

"UFO are one of my favourite bands and this is my favourite live album. Some albums get boring, but 30 years later I'm still listening to 'Strangers...'.

If I had to introduce UFO's music to someone who had never heard them I'd play 'SITN'. It's got everything you could want; great vibe, quality playing, quality songs; in fact it's just quality from top to toe! There's not one person who I know who doesn't love it - including my nine year old son! My daughter Lauren even covers 'Natural Thing' with her band. All of my kids love UFO and they all support West Ham too. Proof that I've brought them up properly!

I love their songwriting; a combination of power and melody, something that I've always tried to bring to Maiden's songs. If you're going to learn, then learn from the best. Adrian (Smith) is hugely influenced by UFO - not just Michael Schenker but also by Paul Chapman.

I've seen UFO live many, many times - first at the Marquee and then later at Hammersmith Odeon. I've been very lucky in that respect. We even supported them a couple of times in California in the early '80s, so I got to know them as people and they are great guys. I can remember watching them from the side of the stage, grinning from ear to ear!

UFO should have been bigger - much, much bigger. There are a million and one reasons whythat didn't happen, but the music isn't one of them. I guess 'Doctor Doctor' is their best known song - it's an all-time classic - but there's not one track on 'SITN' that I don't like. My favourite is 'Love to Love'; it gives me goose bumps every time I hear it - the way it builds and that bit in the intro when one guy in the crowd screams out, although Pete Way told me that was him screaming 'cos he dropped his bass on his foot!

We use 'Doctor Doctor' at Maiden gigs as our wake-up call. When that song comes on over the PA, it's our cue to the crew and the fans that we're ready to go on stage. We've done it for years and it's become something of a tradition for us. In fact, I can't wait to hear it tonight..."

Steve Harris, Iron Maiden.
Bogota, Colombia, 28. March 2008

Not to mention, that when the house lights go down and there are just a couple of backlights on the stage - this song really gets the crowd ready for the main event.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

As I always say, one of the greatest bands in history.

This is a bit too much repetition for me (and money) but the original album is EASILY one of the greatest live albums in history and still sounds fresh today.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

I am assuming this will be in one of those clamshell boxes? As already mentioned the repetition will be a negative, one assumes the best versions were used for the classic LP. Will grab this though, the price at Amazon.ca is not bad.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

I’m actually pleasantly surprised at the price. I was expecting double that.

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Sep 20, 2020 4:42 pm

Bump: Updated the cover image in the first post to the full packshot.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I didn't preorder this and now I see its unavailable. Any reason why its disappeared?

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

I preordered it with Amazon.ca with a great price, they jerked me around and finally asked if I still want it and I gave up. Ordered it from Amazon.co.uk, they still have stock.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

The UK for me is saying they won't ship to the US.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

JohnG wrote:

I didn't preorder this and now I see its unavailable. Any reason why its disappeared?

Because UFO fans went ape over this, me included.

This is exactly why I stress preordering something you think you may want. One never knows how fast something will go out of stock.

All of you all, be patient. I think the UFO camp and record company had no idea that this would be a big seller.

That said, the recordings are amazing. They aren't boot quality. Aside from the original release, the rest of the shows are hot.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

JohnG wrote:

The UK for me is saying they won't ship to the US.

That is strange, they are shipping here now after excluding us for some time. Thee must be some places in Europe that ship stateside.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Received my copy in three days from Amazon.uk, the European Amazons appear to be shipping double boxed so there is no need to worry about damage.
I believe Amazon.de is shipping stateside if anyone is still looking for a set. 42.99 Euros - VAT plus shipping of course.

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

This is an amazing document for fans of the original album. Not just that, but the packaging is really nice too. I like the way that each sleeve shows the songs that were used for the final album.

Don57 · 01 Feb 2008

I missed out so hopefully Amazon gets more.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Amazon does have them, the Europeans sites. Sometimes we have to buy "imports" to get what we need.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Listened to 5 discs so far, UFO fans do not want to miss this Incredible set.
Pack it up and go buy a copy.

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

I preordered this months ago. Amazon US cancelled my order today. Bummer.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:42 am

The box is now available to order at Amazon USA through their Global Store (shipped from the UK):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JB1MVTL/?tag=imwan-20

[2020-11-20] UFO "Strangers In The Night (Deluxe Edition)" 8CD box set (Chrysalis)

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