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The Maria Dimension Complete Recordings

Legendary Pink Dots, The · 2015 · Vinyl-Lp-4 · US · SOLV 13

Limited edition of 300 copies. The LPs are issued in 2 double gatefold sleeves and one single album sleeve, including printed inner sleeves with rare photos, lyrics, notes and a small poster, all inside an outer slipcase. "Instruments used: Keyboards, Samples, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Sitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Percussion, Tea Cups, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Bass Clarinet, Glockenspiel, Lyre, Bass Guitar, Drums, Voices (sometimes from beyond). Recordings: Klaverland Studio, Netherlands - summer, 1990. Remastering: 2014 Thank you: Author, Keith Roberts, who provided the inspiration for 'The Grain Kings'.... Elke, Sabine, Pascal and Marion for their support and sustenance through that period.... Astrid for her timely design expertise. Sing While You May Khata Clim Sa Vecchi Kalemsa" (from inner sleeve LP 2) "The Maria Sessions were edited and sonically enhanced by [...] from original cassette recordings made at Klaverland, Netherlands, in 1990. All cover images were made by [...], sourcing only art- work from [...]'s original Maria Dimension cover. The band photo was taken by [...], and thanks to Astrid Mutsaars for design support." (from inner sleeve LP 4) "This Maria Bonus LP has been edited and sonically enhanced by [...] from the original recordings, while the cover images were sourced by [...] from [...]'s Maria Dimension cover artwork." (from inner sleeve LP 5) "Special thanks to [...] for the slipcase box artwork, and to Chris McBeth for helping make this release a reality. The edition is dedicated to Bob Pistoor who we remember with great love. Mfg Hong Kong" (from the outer slipcase) Printed in Hong Kong (from the back sleeves) Tracks first appeared on these releases: A1 to D3 - [m43284] 1991 E to F3 - [r1844225] 2009 G1 to H - [m595104] 2013 I1 to I5 - [r1650380] 1991 J - unreleased