The Kinks - Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1 (CD) (Sanctuary Records)

Format:  Deluxe 2 x CD
Cat No:  4050538600209

Format:  3 x CD+ 2 x 7" Singles Box Set
Cat No:  4050538600193

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‘Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One’ is the eighth studio album by The Kinks, one of the most influential rock acts of all time, and was recorded and released in 1970. A concept album, it is a satirical appraisal of the music industry, including song publishers, unions, the press, accountants, business managers, and life on the road. This classic album appeared during a transitional period for the Kinks, and was a critical and commercial success.

Deluxe 2 x CD:
Deluxe, 50th anniversary hardback book 2CD of that album, containing several previously unreleased track versions. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies. Contains the original album new remaster from original HD master tapes plus alternate mono / stereo versions & mixes, new remixes, live and film tracks.. Extended booklet with comprehensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos & memorabilia. Features the hit singles ‘Lola’ & ‘Apeman’.
TRACKLISTING:
DISC 1 - ORIGINAL ALBUM (STEREO) 2020 REMASTER
1. THE CONTENDERS 2. STRANGERS 3. DENMARK STREET 4. GET BACK IN LINE5. LOLA 6. TOP OF THE POPS 7. THE MONEYGOROUND 8. THIS TIME TOMORROW 9. A LONG WAY FROM HOME 10. RATS 11. APEMAN 12. POWERMAN 13. GOT TO BE FREE
ALTERNATE VERSIONS
14. LOLA (MONO SINGLE MIX) 15. APEMAN (UK MONO SINGLE MIX) 16. RATS (MONO SINGLE MIX 17. POWERMAN (MONO MIX) 18. APEMAN (ALTERNATE VERSION, STEREO
DISC 2 - ALTERNATE VERSIONS & MIXES
1. THE CONTENDERS (INSTRUMENTAL DEMO) 2. STRANGERS (2020 STEREO MIX) 3. ANYTIME 4. THE GOOD LIFE 5. GET BACK IN LINE (LIVE VERSION) 6. LOLA (RAY DAVIES & BAND WITH THE DANISH NATIONAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & THE DANISH NATIONAL VOCAL ENSEMBLE) 7. TOP OF THE POPS (2020 MIX) 8. THE MONEYGROUND (ALTERNATE VERSION) 9. THIS TIME TOMORROW (ALTERNATE TAKE, 2020 MIX) 10. A LONG WAY FROM HOME (LIVE, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, 2006) 11. RATS (2020 MIX) 12. APEMAN (US MONO SINGLE MIX) 13. POWERMAN (2020 MIX) 14. MARATHON (EDIT, FROM THE LONG DISTANCE PIANO PLAYER) 15. GOT TO BE FREE (EDIT, FROM THE LONG DISTANCE PIANO PLAYER)

Box Set Contents:
- Deluxe 60 page, gloss-art hardback book with extensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos and The Kinks ‘1970 Diary’.
- 3 x CDs: Original album new remaster from original HD master tapes, singles (stereo and mono mixes), B-sides, alternate original mixes, new medleys with Ray & Dave Davies spoken word commentary, new Ray Davies remixes & original session out-takes, previously unreleased session & live tape audio, instrumental & acoustic versions, previously unreleased demos & BBC material.
- 2 x 7” singles – ‘Lola / Berkerley Mews’ & ‘Apeman / Rats’
- 4 x 5” square art cards, full band shots