Product Overview
George Michael - Older (3LP/ 5CD DELUXE LIMITED EDITION BOX SET 3LP/ 5CD) Originally released in May 1996 through Virgin Records, ‘Older’, George Michael’s iconic album, reached the pinnacle of UK chart success, where it remained for three consecutive weeks, spending 35 weeks in the top 10 overall. The album produced six singles, two of which - ‘Fastlove’ and the haunting ‘Jesus To A Child’ - reached #1 in the UK, with the other four peaking in the top three. The album was a huge global commercial success, going 6x platinum in the UK, as well as verified platinum in another 22 countries (including #1 debut in Australia, double platinum accredited) – an achievement which is unparalleled to this day. ‘Older’ was George’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Hailed by critics as a triumph, it told the story of an extraordinary period in the life of the man who wrote, recorded and produced it, as he journeyed through one of the most turbulent periods of his professional and personal life. George channelled all his painful life experiences into one of the most personal, heart-felt albums he had ever written. This beautiful new box-set is a treasure for fans and includes ‘Older’, newly mastered from original tapes and pressed on 180gsm vinyl across 2LPs for superior audio quality with expanded artwork. The set also includes ‘Upper’ for the first time ever on vinyl, as well as ‘Older’ and ‘Upper’ on CD. Presented in a rigid double slipcase, this package contains 5 CDs and 3 LPs. Also included is a 12” x 12” 48-page book, The Story of Older, featuring a brand-new essay by Dan Davies recounting the stories behind the album with contributions from key people who helped make the record, plus rare and previously unseen photos. The set also includes 3 12” x 12” art prints of George. Slipcase housing 3 x LP, 5 x CD, 12” booklet, 3 x 12” prints plus download card. TRACKLISTING LP1 SIDE A 1. Jesus to a Child 2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 3. Older SIDE B 1. Spinning the Wheel 2. It Doesn't Really Matter 3. The Strangest Thing LP2 SIDE C 1. To Be Forgiven 2. Move On 3. Star People SIDE D 1. You Have Been Loved 2. Free LP3- UPPER VINYL SIDE A 1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) 3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) SIDE B 1. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) 2. You Know That I Want To 3. Safe CD1 – OLDER 1. Jesus to a Child 2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 3. Older 4. Spinning the Wheel 5. It Doesn't Really Matter 6. The Strangest Thing 7. To Be Forgiven 8. Move On 9. Star People 10. You Have Been Loved 11. Free CD2 – UPPER 1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) 3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) 4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) 5. You Know That I Want To 6. Safe CD3 – MIXES ONE 1. Fastlove (A/C Summer Mix) 2. Star People ‘97 (Radio Edit) 3. Freedom '94 (Live Version) 4. One More Try (Live Gospel Version) 5. Star People (Unplugged) 6. Spinning The Wheel (Radio Edit) 7. Fastlove (Promo Edit) 8. Jesus To A Child (Special Radio Edit) 9. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Dub Mix) 10. Star People (Forthright Club Mix) CD4 – MIXES TWO 1. Fastlove (Forthright Extended 12" Mix) 2. Star People (Forthright Dub Mix) 3. I'm Your Man (The Jon Douglas Remix) 4. Fastlove Part II (Fully Extended Mix) 5. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Extended 12" Club Mix) 6. Star People (Galaxy Dub Mix) 7. Fastlove (Forthright Remix 7” Version) 8. I Can't Make You Love Me (Studio Version) CD5 – MIXES THREE 1. Desafinado - George Michael with Astrud Gilberto 2. The Strangest Thing (Live) 3. Star People (Forthright Radio Edit) 4. The Strangest Thing ‘97 (Loop Ratz Mix) 5. Fastlove (Forthright Dub Remix) 6. Jesus to a Child (Radio Edit) 7. Spinning The Wheel (The Jon Douglas Remix) 8. Star People (Galaxy Mix) 9. Older (Instrumental Version)
