George Michael - Older [Deluxe Limited Edition 3LP/5CD Box Set]

Format: 3 x LP, 5 x CD
Catalogue No.: 19439902021
Barcode: 194399020210
Release Date: 30 Sep 2022
Genre: Pop

“OLDER IS MY GREATEST MOMENT” – GEORGE MICHAEL

Written, arranged and produced by George Michael, ‘Older’ saw George exploring new music, as he reflected on life, loss and pain with, ultimately, the redemptive power of love triumphing over everything.

Originally released in the UK on 13 May 1996 through Virgin Records, ‘Older’, George Michael’s iconic album, reached the pinnacle of chart success, where it remained for three consecutive weeks, spending 35 weeks in the top 10 overall. The album produced six singles, two of which - ‘Fastlove’ and the haunting ‘Jesus To A Child’ - reached No.1, with the other four peaking in the top three. The album was a huge global commercial success, going 6x platinum in the UK, as well as verified platinum in another 22 countries – an achievement which is unparalleled to this day.

‘Older’ was George’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Hailed by critics as a triumph, it told the story of an extraordinary period in the life of the man who wrote, recorded and produced it, as he journeyed through one of the most turbulent periods of his professional and personal life. George channeled all his painful life experiences into one of the most personal, heart-felt albums he had ever written.

“I think I composed the best, most healing piece of music that I’ve written in my life with this album … Older is my greatest moment” – George Michael

LIMITED DELUXE EDITION BOX SET
“Older is my greatest moment” George Michael
This limited super deluxe edition celebrates George Michael’s iconic album, Older. Written, arranged and produced by George, it sees him exploring new genres as he reflected on life, loss, love and healing. Originally released in 1996, Older spent three weeks at Number 1 in the UK and spawned 6 singles including Fastlove and Jesus To A Child. The album was a huge global success, going 6x platinum in the UK, as well as being verified platinum in another 22 countries.
This stunning deluxe set features Older on double 180gsm vinyl remastered from original tapes plus Upper, available on vinyl for the first time. It also includes 5 CDs, 3 x 12”x12” art prints and a 12”x12” 48 page book ‘The Story of Older’ with contributions from key people who helped make the album plus rare and previously unseen photos.


OLDER VINYL
SIDE A
1. Jesus to a Child - 06:49
2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 - 05:27
3. Older - 05:32
SIDE B
4. Spinning the Wheel - 06:09
5. It Doesn't Really Matter - 04:49
6. The Strangest Thing - 06:00
SIDE C
7. To Be Forgiven - 05:21
8. Move On - 04:45
9. Star People - 05:15
SIDE D
10. You Have Been Loved - 05:27
11. Free - 02:59


UPPER VINYL
SIDE A
1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 - 04.54
2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) - 04:41
3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) - 05:42
SIDE B
4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) - 04.41
5. You Know That I Want To - 04.37
6. Safe - 4.27

CD1 – OLDER
12. Jesus to a Child - 06:49
13. Fastlove, Pt. 1 - 05:27
14. Older - 05:32
15. Spinning the Wheel - 06:09
16. It Doesn't Really Matter - 04:49
17. The Strangest Thing - 06:00
18. To Be Forgiven - 05:21
19. Move On - 04:45
20. Star People - 05:15
21. You Have Been Loved - 05:27
22. Free - 02:59

CD2 – UPPER
1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 - 04.54
2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) - 04:41
3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) - 05:42
4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) - 04.41
5. You Know That I Want To - 04.37
6. Safe - 4.27

CD3 – MIXES ONE
1. Fastlove (A/C Summer Mix) - 04:55
2. Star People ‘97 (Radio Edit) - 04:39 *
3. Freedom '94 (Live Version) - 06:06
4. One More Try (Live Gospel Version) - 5.26
5. Star People (Unplugged) - 06:04
6. Spinning The Wheel (Radio Edit) - 05:00
7. Fastlove (Promo Edit) - 04:43 *
8. Jesus To A Child (Special Radio Edit) - 04:20 *
9. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Dub Mix) - 06:48 *
10. Star People (Forthright Club Mix) - 09:17

CD4 – MIXES TWO
1. Fastlove (Forthright Extended 12" Mix) - 09:23
2. Star People (Forthright Dub Mix) - 07:40
3. I'm Your Man (The Jon Douglas Remix) - 04:04
4. Fastlove Part II (Fully Extended Mix) - 09:36
5. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Extended 12" Club Mix) - 08:36 *
6. Star People (Galaxy Dub Mix) - 07:11
7. Fastlove (Forthright Remix 7” Version) - 04:25 *
8. I Can't Make You Love Me (Studio Version) - 05:20

CD5 – MIXES THREE
1. Desafinado - George Michael with Astrud Gilberto - 03:19
2. The Strangest Thing (Live) - 06:00
3. Star People (Forthright Radio Edit) - 04:33 *
4. The Strangest Thing ‘97 (Loop Ratz Mix) - 08:49
5. Fastlove (Forthright Dub Remix) - 08:32 *
6. Jesus to a Child (Radio Edit) - 06:07 *
7. Spinning The Wheel (The Jon Douglas Remix) - 06.38 **
8. Star People (Galaxy Mix) - 08.09
9. Older (Instrumental Version) - 05.29

* previously commercially unavailable
** previously unreleased