Published 2023-04-22 06:00
The deluxe edition of Ultravox's towering 1982 studio release, "Quartet", produced by George Martin, contains 70 tracks, 47 previously unreleased.
CD 1 to 6 contain the original 1982 album production master, new stereo mixes by Steven Wilson, a sides, b sides, live tracks, previously unreleased rehearsal and monitor mixes, along with a newly mixed concert recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in December 1982.
The DVD, audio only, contains a new 5.1 surround sound mix of the album plus b sides by Steven Wilson along with 24/96 hi res audio of the new mixes and the original 1982 master plus b sides.
Packaged in a 12”x12” rigid slipcase with a 20 page 12” square booklet featuring contributions from the band, unseen photos from Midge Ure’s and Chris Cross’ personal collections, and a reproduction of the "Quartet" tour programme.
Chrysalis Records, May 5th, 2023.