Anthology 1982-2024 (Box) (Uk)

5CD anthology featuring the music of new wave pop innovators, Kissing the Pink. A comprehensive collection bringing together for the first time the band's three studio albums, plus many of the extended versions, B-sides and remixes from the associated single. Plus eight previously unreleased remixes and new recordings. Over 30 tracks/mixes appearing on CD for the first time. CD1: The band's 1983 debut album 'Naked' plus bonus tracks including 'Love Lasts Forever' (7" Mix), 'The Last Film' (Extended Hymn Version) and the B-sides 'Shine', 'Garden Parties' and two versions of 'Water In My Eye'. CD2: Kissing the Pink's second studio album 'What Noise', originally released in 1984, including the extended versions of 'The Other Side of Heaven' and 'Footsteps (Black Sash Remix)' plus the B-sides 'Celestial' and 'The Rain It Never Stops' (Short Version). CD3: The first CD re-issue of the much sought after 1986 album 'Certain Things Are Likely' album containing the hits, 'One Step', 'Certain Things Are Likely' and 'Never Too Late To Love You'. Produced largely by Peter Walsh and mixed by the legendary producer/remixer/ engineer Phil Harding. Also included are various remixes and edited versions that accompanied the single release from this album. CD4: 'Remixes & Extended Versions' includes eight Phil Harding mixes of the band's hits 'One Step', 'Never Too Late To Love You' and 'Certain Things Are Likely', all previously unavailable on CD. Other mixes include the early mixes by Colin Thurston of 'Underage' and 'Water In My Eye', sourced from the tape archives for the first time since the early 1980's. CD5: 'Remixes & New Recordings' features 14 rare tracks sourced from the band's own archives and includes their final single 'Stand Up', plus B-sides. 'Also Spying On Me' is included on a release for the first time along with two new tracks, three new mixes of 'The Last Film' and 'One Step' including a new remix by Visnadi & Sirone plus two live recordings. All presented in a clamshell box with each disc housed in a printed card sleeve. The 32-page booklet features an exclusive interview with the band, a new design by digital artist, Sam Howard and a UK discography.