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The new line up was creating a new chapter for the band while minding and honouring its past. With original vinyl going for outrageous prices, In Space returns as an LP on translucent blue vinyl, and expanded CD with 6 bonus tracks including \u003ci\u003eHot Thing\u003c\/i\u003e (previously available on the out-of-print Big Star Story) and 5 previously unissued demos and alternate mixes. Packaging contains liner notes from Rougvie, original album co-producer \/ engineer Jeff Powell (who also cut the new vinyl), assistant Ardent engineer Adam Hill, and surviving band members Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, and Jody Stephens. Expanded and remastered, \u003ci\u003eIn Space\u003c\/i\u003e finally returns to earth.\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore","offers":[{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50383911223627,"sku":"1074624","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50383911092555,"sku":"1074623","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5c3e9fb1-39a0-4b8e-b336-dac091ca507a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726278239"},{"product_id":"radio-city-1","title":"Radio City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Star\u003c\/i\u003e, considered to be among the founders of power pop, has been cited as an influence by many of the major alternative bands of the ’80s and ’90s, and continues to be a powerful presence in today’s musical landscape. \u003ci\u003eRadio City\u003c\/i\u003e is the second album from Big Star. Released in 1974, \u003ci\u003eRadio City\u003c\/i\u003e includes “September Gurls” and “Back of a Car” which remain some of the most famous Big Star songs. The legacy of \u003ci\u003eRadio City\u003c\/i\u003e has far exceeded the original commercial letdowns of the album, which is now considered to be a milestone in the history of rock by critics and musicians alike. 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The group's first two albums, have influenced everyone from R.E.M. to Teenage Fanclub to the Replacements to Nirvana. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir debut, \u003ci\u003e#1 Record\u003c\/i\u003e, combined the melodiousness and perfectly arranged feel of the mid-period Beatles with the raw rock kick of the early Kinks and the jangly country-rock beauty of the Byrds. \u003ci\u003eFeel, Don't Lie to Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhen My Baby's Beside Me\u003c\/i\u003e feature stinging guitar licks, punchy rhythms, and hooks galore, and sound like someone discovering rock and roll for the first time. Alex Chilton's \u003ci\u003eGive Me Another Chance\u003c\/i\u003e and Chris Bell's \u003ci\u003eTry Again\u003c\/i\u003e, on the other hand, are acoustic ballads with exquisitely beautiful, layered harmonies. 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As Jody Stephens points out in his liner notes, \"We played Los Angeles three days later and went on to play together for another 16 years. No one ever said anything about the poster.\" Omnivore Recordings is proud to present Big Star's only known professionally filmed show in its entirety. Live In Memphis chronicles that October 29, 1994 performance on CD, 2-LP (with download card), and DVD. Contains Big Star classics like 'Thank You Friends,' 'September Gurls,' and 'The Ballad Of El Goodo,' Chris Bell's 'I Am The Cosmos,' and covers of T.Rex, The Kinks, Todd Rundgren and more, performed by Big Star: Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, and Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow from The Posies. Also included are notes from filmmaker Danny Graflund, Ardent Studios' John Fry, Jody Stephens, Jon Auer, and Ken Stringfellow in the CD, LP, and DVD packaging. For the first time, you will not only be able to hear this legendary performance, but see it, as well. 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