Paul McCartney is about to release a special collectors edition of the classic Wings album `Band On The Run`.
The reissue will be the first of many new versions of McCartney classics under his new deal with independent Concord Records.The 1973 album will be released in a number of configurations including the special collectors multi-disc edition with remastered audio, enhanced packaging and rare bonus content.
McCartney has been with Concord Records since 2007 and will reissue his entire back catalogue from 1970’s ‘McCartney’ through the label.
"Since the release of Memory Almost Full in 2007 I've had a good working relationship with Concord and enjoyed our mutual love of music,” stated McCartney. “I'm looking forward to continuing this relationship with the new catalog campaign. I'm always looking for new ways and opportunities to get my music to people and Concord share this passion."
The reissues to come are McCartney, Ram, McCartney II, Tug Of War, Pipes of Peace, Give My Regards To Broad Street, Press To Play, Flowers in the Dirt, Off the Ground, Flaming Pie, Driving Rain, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Memory Almost Full, and Good Evening New York City. The classic Wings albums include Wildlife, Red Rose Speedway, Band On The Run, Venus and Mars, Wings At The Speed of Sound, Wings Over America, London Town and Back To The Egg. The catalog also includes the inventive, highly regarded albums recorded under the McCartney pseudonyms Percy “Thrills” Thrillington, The Fireman and Twin Freaks.
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the release of his first solo album.
