{"id":38226,"date":"2022-06-25T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T14:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toyah.net\/?p=38226"},"modified":"2022-06-25T17:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T16:24:25","slug":"releases-anthem-2cddvd-gold-vinyl-lp-super-deluxe-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toyah.net\/ds\/releases-anthem-2cddvd-gold-vinyl-lp-super-deluxe-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Releases: Anthem 2CD+DVD\/Gold Vinyl LP\/Super Deluxe Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>On Friday 9 September, Cherry Red Records will release the newly remastered editions of Toyah\u2019s 1981 Gold-selling album \u201cAnthem\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRE-ORDER NOW<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Produced by Nick Tauber, with arrangements by the band and Toyah, the album features a line-up that saw Toyah Willcox and Joel Bogen joined by Nigel Glockler, Phil Spalding and Adrian Lee.<\/p>\n

The release is available in three stunning formats:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Egyptian Gold Vinyl w\/inner bag + lyric insert<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Deluxe Expanded 2CD+DVD feat 25 bonus tracks<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Super Deluxe Edition Box Set \u2013 3CD\/2LP\/1DVD\/7\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first 300 copies of the 2CD+DVD and the Egyptian Gold Vinyl include an exclusive postcard SIGNED BY TOYAH.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

These both feature an unseen image from a 1981 photoshoot. A different design accompanies each release.<\/span> Only available at the Cherry Red website.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Anthem has been remastered by Nick Watson from the original mastertapes and approved by Joel Bogen.<\/p>\n

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DELUXE EXPANDED 2CD+DVD:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Toyah Willcox provides a brand-new introduction in the 24-page booklet which contains stunning classic and rare images plus previously unseen outtakes from photoshoots from the period.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Compiled by Craig Astley, Toyah\u2019s official archivist, who also provides new sleevenotes to the expanded 2CD+DVD release. includes the remastered album complimented by 25 bonus tracks. Amongst these is the standalone hit single Thunder In The Mountains, associated B-Sides and rarities plus 15 previously unreleased tracks.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A six-song live session recorded on 1 April 1981 at BBC\u2019s Paris Theatre in London, originally broadcast on BBC Radio 1 is released commercially for the first time ever, and includes the classics It\u2019s A Mystery, Angels & Demons, Neon Womb and Ieya.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Thunder In The Mountains, the third top single of 1981 by the \u201cAnthem\u201d Toyah line-up features along with its B-Side Street Addict, its 12\u201d vinyl-only B-Side Voodoo Doll and a further two unheard instrumental outtakes from the same studio sessions in July\/August 1981.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A previously unreleased unfaded version of the flexi-disc track For You features alongside previously unreleased instrumentals of I Want To Be Free, Jungles Of Jupiter, I Am, Pop Star, and an extended instrumental of It\u2019s A Mystery.<\/p>\n

The accompanying DVD<\/strong> (NTSC\/Region Free) presents a fascinating new in-depth interview feature with Toyah about the creation of the album plus a track-by-track commentary<\/strong> and exclusive renditions of three \u201cAnthem\u201d songs.<\/p>\n

For the first time ever classic footage of Toyah\u2019s 1981 BBC performances<\/strong> of Its A Mystery<\/strong><\/em>, I Want To Be Free<\/strong><\/em> and Thunder In The Mountains<\/strong><\/em> is released on DVD. This includes four different appearances on the legendary Top Of The Pops alongside performances originally broadcast on Something Else, Cheggers Plays Pop and Multi-Coloured Swap Shop.<\/p>\n

The DVD also includes the classic promo videos for I Want To Be Free<\/em><\/strong> and Thunder In The Mountains<\/strong><\/em>, both directed by Godley & Creme.<\/p>\n

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SUPER DELUXE EDITION BOX SET<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Curated and compiled by Craig Astley, Toyah\u2019s official archivist, the limited Super Deluxe Edition<\/strong> of Anthem<\/strong><\/em> comes in a 12\u201dx 12\u201d outsize box with lift off lid and includes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The deluxe expanded 2CD+DVD<\/strong> set as above<\/p>\n

EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BOX SET
\n\u2022 Bonus CD<\/strong> \u2013 More Rare & Archive Material<\/strong><\/em> contains a further 20 previously unreleased tracks from the archives, newly unearthed and remastered. This includes<\/p>\n

\u2022 the special studio re-recording of It\u2019s A Mystery used for lip-synching on Top Of The Pops and alternate vocal versions of Revelations<\/strong><\/em>, I Want To Be Free<\/strong><\/em>, War Boys<\/strong><\/em> and Thunder in The Mountains<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 a breathtaking acoustic recording of I Am<\/strong><\/em> offers a glimpse into the album recording sessions. Rough mixes of several album tracks also feature alongside previously unheard instrumental outtakes Japan<\/strong><\/em>, Dropped Earring<\/strong><\/em> and the earliest incarnation of Clapham Junction<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Album Picture Disc<\/strong>: The 11-track Anthem album is also presented on a 12\u201d picture disc featuring the iconic original album front cover + unseen shot on the reverse.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Standalone hit single Thunder in the Mountains<\/strong><\/em> is expanded into a 12\u201d vinyl mini-album splatter-coloured, and brings together the single, its b-sides and four previously unreleased instrumental versions<\/strong>. This features a newly designed inner bag featuring previously unseen images and full lyrics. The yellow\/red coloured splatter vinyl echoes the iconic sunflower hair that Toyah sports on the legendary front cover shot.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A 7\u201d orange-coloured vinyl EP celebrates the non-LP tracks Sphinx<\/strong><\/em> and For You<\/strong><\/em>, recorded during the Anthem album sessions and previously issued as a flexi-disc in 1981 with the magazine Flexipop. Marking the first time these two songs have ever been pressed on regular hard vinyl, the EP features a new full colour sleeve and includes instrumental versions<\/strong><\/em> of both tracks on its flipside.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A 44-page perfect bound book<\/strong>: This exclusive book contains stunning rare and unseen colour images from the Safari archives alongside anecdotes and insights from Toyah Willcox about the 11 songs on Anthem + Thunder In The Mountains, plus lyrics for the full album and its associated B-Sides.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A 12\u00d712-inch print of the album cover illustration is signed by Toyah Willcox<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Four exclusive colour postcards<\/strong> celebrate the Four From Toyah photography.<\/p>\n

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TRACK LISTINGS<\/strong>
\nCD1: ANTHEM + BONUS TRACKS<\/strong>
\n1 I Want To Be Free
\n2 Obsolete
\n3 Pop Star
\n4 Elocution Lesson
\n5 Jungles Of Jupiter
\n6 I Am
\n7 It\u2019s A Mystery (Album Mix)
\n8 Masai Boy
\n9 Marionette
\n10 Demolition Men
\n11 We Are<\/p>\n

Bonus Tracks<\/strong><\/p>\n

12 It\u2019s A Mystery \u2013 EP Version
\n13 Revelations
\n14 War Boys
\n15 Angels & Demons
\n16 Walkie Talkie
\n17 Alien
\n18 Sphinx
\n19 For You (Unfaded Version)*<\/span>
\n20 I Want To Be Free (Instrumental)*<\/span><\/p>\n

CD2: RARE & ARCHIVE MATERIAL<\/strong>
\n1 Thunder In The Mountains
\n2 Street Addict
\n3 Voodoo Doll
\n4 War Boys (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n5 Neon Womb (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n6 Danced (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n7 Angels & Demons (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n8 It\u2019s A Mystery (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n9 Ieya (Live At Paris Theatre London April 1981)*<\/span>
\n10 It\u2019s A Mystery (Extended Instrumental)*<\/span>
\n11 I Am (Instrumental)*<\/span>
\n12 Pop Star (Instrumental)*<\/span>
\n13 Jungles Of Jupiter (Instrumental)*<\/span>
\n14 Joel & Phil (Instrumental Outtake)*<\/span>
\n15 Turkish Delight (Instrumental Outtake)*<\/span>
\n16 Television (Instrumental Outtake)*<\/span><\/p>\n

* Previously Unreleased<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DVD: RARE & ARCHIVE FOOTAGE<\/strong>
\n1 The Story Behind The Album
\n2 Track By Track Commentary
\n3 I Want To Be Free: Electro\/Acoustic Session 2021
\n4 It\u2019s A Mystery: Electro\/Acoustic Session 2021
\n5 We Are: Electro\/Acoustic Session 2021
\n6 I Want To Be Free: Promo Video
\n7 Thunder In The Mountains: Promo Video
\n8 It\u2019s A Mystery: Top Of The Pops 19\/02\/1981
\n9 It\u2019s A Mystery: Top Of The Pops 19\/03\/1981
\n10 I Want To Be Free: Top Of The Pops 21\/05\/1981
\n11 Thunder In The Mountains: Top Of The Pops 01\/10\/1981
\n12 I Want To Be Free: Cheggers Plays Pop 18\/05\/1981
\n13 It\u2019s A Mystery: Swap Shop 10\/10\/1881
\n14 Ieya: Something Else 30\/10\/1981
\n15 Thunder In The Mountains: Something Else 30\/10\/1981<\/p>\n

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Anthem Egyptian Gold Vinyl LP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Side One (Once Upon A Time)
\n1 I Want To Be Free
\n2 Obsolete
\n3 Pop Star
\n4 Elocution Lesson
\n5 Jungles Of Jupiter
\n6 I Am<\/p>\n

Side Two (Happy Ever After?)
\n7 It\u2019s A Mystery (Album Mix)
\n8 Masai Boy
\n9 Marionette
\n10 Demolition Men
\n11 We Are<\/p>\n

SUPER DELUXE EDITION BOX SET ONLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

CD3 \u2013 ANTHEM \u2013 MORE RARE & ARCHIVE MATERIAL<\/strong>
\nAll Previously Unreleased<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s A Mystery \u2013 Top Of The Pops Version<\/em><\/span>
\n2. Revelations Alternate Vocal<\/em><\/span>
\n3. War Boys Alternate Mix<\/em><\/span>
\n4. I Want To Be Free Alternate Vocal<\/em><\/span>
\n5. I Am Acoustic<\/em><\/span>
\n6. Pop Star Rough Mix<\/em><\/span>
\n7. Marionette Rough Mix<\/em><\/span>
\n8. Demolition Men Rough Mix<\/em><\/span>
\n9. Thunder In The Mountains Alternate Vocal<\/em><\/span>
\n10. Walkie Talkie Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n11. Japan Instrumental Outtake<\/em><\/span>
\n12. The Door Is A Whore Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n13. For You Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n14. Masai Boy Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n15. Alien Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n16. Thunder In The Mountains Original Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n17. Street Addict Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n18. Voodoo Doll Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n19. Clapham Junction Original Instrumental<\/em><\/span>
\n20. Dropped Earring Instrumental<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyl One: Anthem Picture Disc (same as Egyptian Gold Vinyl LP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Side One (Once Upon A Time)
\n1 I Want To Be Free
\n2 Obsolete
\n3 Pop Star
\n4 Elocution Lesson
\n5 Jungles Of Jupiter
\n6 I Am<\/p>\n

Side Two (Happy Ever After?)
\n7 It\u2019s A Mystery (Album Mix)
\n8 Masai Boy
\n9 Marionette
\n10 Demolition Men
\n11 We Are<\/p>\n

Vinyl Two: Thunder In The Mountains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Side One (Thunder Side)
\n1. Thunder In The Mountains
\n2. Street Addict
\n3. Voodoo Doll
\n4. Clapham Junction<\/p>\n

Side Two (Lightning Side)
\n1. Thunder In The Mountains Original Instrumental<\/em>
\n2. Street Addict Instrumental<\/em>
\n3. Voodoo Doll Instrumental<\/em>
\n4. Clapham Junction Original Instrumental<\/em><\/p>\n

Vinyl Three: Sphinx\/For You<\/strong><\/p>\n

Side One:
\n1. Sphinx
\n2. For You<\/p>\n

Side Two
\n1. Sphinx Instrumental Demo<\/em>
\n2. For You Instrumental<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Pre-Order Anthem<\/strong><\/em> on 2CD+DVD, Gold Vinyl & Super Deluxe Edition at Cherry Red<\/strong><\/a> (The editions with signed postcards will no doubt have sold out almost immediately!). Read the press release at toyahwillcox.com<\/strong><\/a>. Watch Toyah announcing the release during this morning\u2019s\u00a0Toyah At Home<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0(which also includes an incredibly rare performance of It’s A Mystery<\/em> from Italian music show Popcorn).<\/em><\/p>\n

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