Back in 1970 and following a period of illness and recuperation, singer-songwriting troubadour Cat Stevens re-emerged with a new record deal with Island Records and a spiritual and artistic rebirth. 'Mona Bone Jakon', his first album for Island, showcased a markedly different change in direction for Cat, unveiling with it a remarkable set of new compositions. To commemorate the album's 50th anniversary comes this definitive super deluxe box set including a brand new 2020 remaster of 'Mona Bone Jakon' by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road, an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased demos, and a fourth featuring 18 live performances from 1970/71. This box is rounded out with a live 12-inch etched vinyl E.P. of a rare audience recording of 'Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival' from August 1970, and with a Blu-ray disc featuring the original promo video of 'Lady D'Arbanville', plus eight live TV performances, and the HD audio of the new 'Mona Bone Jakon 2020 Mix'.Back in 1970 and following a period of illness and recuperation, singer-songwriting troubadour Cat Stevens re-emerged with a new record deal with Island Records and a spiritual and artistic rebirth. 'Mona Bone Jakon', his first album for Island, showcased a markedly different change in direction for Cat, unveiling with it a remarkable set of new compositions. To commemorate the album's 50th anniversary comes this definitive super deluxe box set including a brand new 2020 remaster of 'Mona Bone Jakon' by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road, an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased demos, and a fourth featuring 18 live performances from 1970/71. This box is rounded out with a live 12-inch etched vinyl E.P. of a rare audience recording of 'Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival' from August 1970, and with a Blu-ray disc featuring the original promo video of 'Lady D'Arbanville', plus eight live TV performances, and the HD audio of the new 'Mona Bone Jakon 2020 Mix'.
- Extras:
- Bookletbr/ Comes with a 98-page beautifully illustrated hardcover book with extensive new sleevenotes, a selection of memorabilia including Island Records press kit, two Island press photos, a replica 1970 Plumpton Jaxx and Blues flyer, a Cat Stevens tour sticker and 'dustbin' greetings card and pop art print in a card envelope.br/