The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot (Super Deluxe Edition Box Set) (DELUXE EDITION)

Format: Super Deluxe Edition Box Set
Catalogue No.: LPCOOK841X
Barcode: 711297534108
Release Date: 17 Oct 2025
Genre: Rock

2LP, Deluxe Box Set, 4CDs, Blu-Ray, book, press folder & photo, bio, press letter and postcard.

The Alan Parsons Project second studio album I Robot, widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums of all time, is now re-issued in a variety of different formats including a Super Deluxe Edition Box Set. Featuring 4CDs, a blu-ray, a 2LP audiophile pressing, a hardcover book, and replica press folder.

Originally released in July 1977, the album draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov’s science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving
platinum and gold status in numerous countries. 

Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell.

4CDs containing a stereo remaster of the original album by Miles Showell plus 70 bonus tracks (47 previously unreleased) from studio out-takes

Featuring stunning Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Alan Parsons from the original multi-track master tapes along with a new stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell. Blu-ray also contains the restored I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You promotional video and interview footage of Eric Woolfson discussing the album.

The 45rpm 180gm heavyweight vinyl 2LP in a gatefold sleeve contains a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios

A beautifully fully illustrated 12” x 12” hardback casebound book featuring interviews with Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians/lead vocalists as well as full lyrics and commentary on the bonus tracks

Replica original press folder containing a giant A1 sized poster, reproduction of original biographies, press photo, press letter and promotional postcard.

A1. I Robot  A2. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You  B1. Some Other Time  B2. Breakdown  B3. Don't Let It Show  C1. The Voice  C2. Nucleus  C3. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)  D1. Total Eclipse  D2. Genesis Ch.1. V.32  E1. I Robot  E2. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You  E3. Some Other Time  E4. Breakdown  E5. Don't Let It Show  E6. The Voice  E7. Nucleus  E8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)  E9. Total Eclipse  E10. Genesis Ch.1. V.32  E11. U.S Radio Commercial For I Robot  E12. I Robot (Boules Experiment)  E13. I Robot (Hilary Western Soprano Vocal Rehearsal)  E14. Extract 1 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide  E15. Extract 2 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide  E16. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Backing Track Rough Mix)  E17. Some Other Time (Complete Vocal By Jaki Whitren)  E18. Breakdown (Early Demo Of Backing Riff)  E19. Extract 3 From The Alan Parsons Project Audio Guide  E20. Breakdown (The Choir)  E21. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Demo)  E22. Day After Day (Early Stage Rough Mix)  E23. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Choir Session)  E24. The Naked Robot  F1. I Robot (Out Take & Rough Mix)  F2. I Robot (Experimental Lead Guitar Part With Guide Count)  F3. I Robot (John Leach Kantele Takes)  F4. I Robot (Ian Bairnson Rhythm Electric Guitar)  F5. I Robot (Choir Takes)  F6. I Robot (Early Mix Before Choir)  F7. I Robot (Single Edit)  F8. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Slower Backing Out Take)  F9. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Take)  F10. I Wouldn't Want To Be like You (Ian Bairnson Electric Rhythm Guitar)  F11. I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Early Mix Of Backing Track)  F12. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (Lenny Zakatek Alt. Vocal)  F13. Some Other Time (Eric Woolfson Piano Take)  F14. Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars Takes)  F15. Some Other Time (Ian Bairnson Lead Electric Guitar Takes)  F16. Some Other Time (Rough Mix - Jaki Alt. Lyric & Ad Libs)  G1. Breakdown (Eric Woolfson Keyboard Part)  G2. Breakdown (Projectron and Bass)  G3. Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Takes)  G4. Breakdown (Ian Bairnson Electric Guitar Harmony Solo)  G5. Breakdown (Strings, Brass, & Horns Take)  G6. Breakdown (Rough Mix + Alt. Backing Track Out Take)  G7. Breakdown (Rough Mix Of Backing Track)  G8. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Piano Takes)  G9. Don't Let It Show (Eric Woolfson Organ Take)  G10. Don’t Let It Show (Recorder & Horns Out Take In Key Of D)  G11. Don't Let It Show (String Section Take)  G12. Don't Let It Show (Woodwind Take In Key Of D)  G13. Don't Let It Show (Backing Track Early Rough Mix)  G14. Don’t Let It Show (Rough Mix With Alt. Orchestra Score)  G15. Don't Let It Show (Extended End Section)  G16. The Voice (Rough Mix With Extra Strings & Alan Vocoder)  G17. The Voice (Backing Track Rough Mix)  G18. Nucleus (Experimenting with Sound Effects)  G19. Nucleus (Talking Sound Effects)  G20. Nucleus (Stuart Tosh Drum Take with Delay)  G21. Nucleus (Projectron Only)  H1. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Steel Out Take)  H2. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Synth Experiments)  H3. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Eric Woolfson Celeste Take)  H4. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Take)  H5. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (BJ Cole Pedal Steel Take)  H6. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Vocals)  H7. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Backing Track)  H8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (Single Edit)  H9. Total Eclipse & Nucleus (Choral Experiments)  H10. Total Eclipse (Choir Only)  H11. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Alan Parsons Demo)  H12. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Everything But The Choir)  H13. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitars)  H14. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Strings Only)  H15. Genesis Ch. 1 V. 32 (Backing Singers & Choir Takes)  H16. Alan Parsons Spacey Vibraphone  H17. Eric's Jupiter (Start of Gemini Idea)  H18. Taking It All Away (Eric Woolfson Songwriting Diary 1st Version)  H19. I Robot Radio Adverts  I1. I Robot  I2. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You  I3. Some Other Time  I4. Breakdown  I5. Don't Let It Show  I6. The Voice  I7. Nucleus  I8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)  I9. Total Eclipse  I10. Genesis Ch.1. V.32  I11. I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Promotional Video)  I12. I Robot Eric Woolfson Interview Footage