Name: Days of the Underground – The Studio and Live Recordings 1977-1979
Brand: Hawkwind

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ATOMCD101050

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

8 CD and 2 Blu Ray Set.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929635029

Total Cap

CDx10

Artist

Hawkwind

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Atomhenge

Cherry Red label managed by Esoteric Recordings and established in 2008 as the home of the recorded work of the [a69719] between 1976-1997 and of solo projects by various band members, reissuing remastered versions of previously out-of-print releases from that time, many including bonus material.

Formed in 1969, Hawkwind are a prolific and pioneering space-rock group from the UK. Known for their science fiction themed music and theatrical concerts, they gained fame for their exhibitions of pulsing electronics, dazzling light shows, and LSD consumption. Founder member Dave Brock has been the sole mainstay of the band since its inception, steering them through various musical genres including heavy metal, new wave, ambient and techno. Notable contributors have included Lemmy (of Motörhead), Ginger Baker (of Cream) and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock.
Hawkwind quickly made a name for themselves on the free festival circuit after forming in 1969. They would perform live without fee wherever possible.
Their 1971 album 'In Search of Space' solidified Hawkwind's reputation as pioneers of space-rock music. The album showcased their unique blend of science fiction themes with psychedelic rock sounds.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

A deluxe 10 disc (8 CD / 2 Blu Ray) limited edition boxed set featuring all of the recordings made and released by Hawkwind and Hawklords between 1977 and 1979 featuring Robert Calvert. Featuring new stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes of Quark, Strangeness and Charm, Hawklords – 25 Years On and P.X.R. 5 by Steven Wilson. With an additional four CDs of live material including all the surviving recordings from the September 1977 tour, the&nbsp;Sonic Assassins concert in December 1977 and Hawklords live at Uxbridge university, all mixed from the original multi-track masters. Also including the previously unreleased promotional film of Hawklords at Uxbridge university in 1978 and a performance of Quark,&nbsp;Strangeness and Charm on the Marc Bolan TV show, plus a lavishly illustrated book, essay and a poster.

Hawkwind’s tenure with the Charisma Records label in the latter part of the 1970s saw the band’s music break new ground. Dave Brock and Robert Calvert’s writing partnership produced a series of classic albums in Quark, Strangeness And Charm, Hawklords – 25 Years On and PXR 5 and their live performances (with Calvert as an able frontman) became legendary.

The period between February 1977 and June 1979 saw the recording and release of this trio of classic albums, which saw Hawkwind adapt to the changing musical times and adopt a ‘new wave’ approach both on record and on stage.

This boxed set features stunning new 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo remixes of these albums by Steven Wilson and also includes a host of rare studio out-takes from the time. Significantly, the set gathers together new mixes of all the surviving live recordings made on the band’s September 1977 tour, the Sonic Assassins concert in December 1977 and a Hawklords’ concert from November 1978. Newly mixed from the original multi-track tapes, these performances feature many previously unreleased tracks.

Days of the Underground – The Studio and Live Recordings 1977-1979

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