40th Anniversary

~ Release by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

The set comprises the CDs, a 36-page booklet of the band’s history, a 32-page book of Manfred Mann’s own memories and anecdotes and a poster of the current band. The catalogue CDs (CD 2 to CD 20) have been remastered and repackaged in LP-style sleeves. The albums have the original UK running order and refreshed sleeves. The set was offered in addition to standard retailers also through the artist’s website with the book of stories signed by Manfred Mann.

Promotion text on the box: “This box set contains 18 classic Manfred Mann albums plus two previously unreleased bonus CDs Live in Esslingen 2011 & Leftovers, a double-sided poster, 32 page booklet of extensive notes & an exclusive case bound collection of Manfred’s short stories!”

This promotion text says the box consists of 20 CDs. In fact, it consists of 21 CDs.

Apparently, there have been changes during production. An example: “CD3” can be read in the matrix of CD 2. Such irritations can be observed in the majority of the CDs.

Annotation last modified on 2019-04-08 00:45 UTC.

Tracklist

CD 1: Leftovers
CD 2: Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
CD 3: Glorified Magnified
CD 4: Messin’
CD 5: Solar Fire
CD 6: The Good Earth
CD 7: Nightingales & Bombers
CD 8: The Roaring Silence
CD 9: Watch
#TitleRatingLength
1Circles
recording of:
Circles
writer:
Alan Mark (British singer)
54:49
2Drowning on Dry Land / Fish Soup6:01
3Chicago Institute
recording of:
Chicago Institute
writer:
Dave Flett (Guitar Player at Manfred Mann's Earth Band), Manfred Mann (the person) and Peter Thomas (German composer, arranger)
5:47
4California
recording of:
California
lyricist and composer:
Sue Vickers
5:32
5Davy’s on the Road Again
live cover recording of:
Davey’s on the Road Again
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson and John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc and Limitless Songs Ltd.
55:55
6Martha’s Madman
recording of:
Martha’s Madman
writer:
Lane Teitgen
4:51
7Mighty Quinn
recording engineer:
Edwin Cross
audio engineer:
Laurence Latham (Engineer) and Rick Walton
producer:
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
acoustic guitar and guitar [lead guitar]:
Dave Flett (Guitar Player at Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
bass guitar:
Pat King (Bass Guitar Player at Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Chris Thompson (vocalist with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
keyboard [keyboards]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Kim Goody (English singer, songwriter, actress), Manfred Mann (the person), Pat King (Bass Guitar Player at Manfred Mann's Earth Band), Stevie Vann (backing vocalist/studio singer, aka Stevie Lange) and Victy Silva
vocals:
Chris Thompson (vocalist with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
recorded at:
The Workhouse in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977)
mixed at:
The Workhouse in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
cover recording of:
Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) (in 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (in 1967)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), Sony Music Holding and Dwarf Music (in 1968)
live cover recording of:
Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (in 1967)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), Sony Music Holding and Dwarf Music (in 1968)
6:20
CD 10: Angel Station
CD 11: Chance
CD 12: Somewhere in Afrika
CD 13: Live in Budapest
CD 14: Criminal Tango
CD 15: Masque: Songs and Planets
CD 16: Plains Music
CD 17: Soft Vengeance
CD 18: Mann Alive: The Gig
CD 19: Mann Alive: Encore & More
CD 20: 2006
CD 21: Live in Ersingen 2011