Cherry Red Records is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Bill Nelson's Quit Dreaming & Get On the Beam Deluxe Box Set, available on December 6, 2024. This limited-edition collection celebrates one of Nelson's most groundbreaking works with a lavish 3CD + 1 Blu-ray box set, featuring a wealth of previously unreleased material and a new 5.1 surround sound mix.
Originally recorded in 1979, Quit Dreaming & Get On the Beam was envisioned as a follow-up to Bill Nelson's RED NOISE project. However, due to label conflicts, the recordings were initially shelved. In 1980, Nelson self-released four tracks as the Do You Dream in Colour EP, with the full album finally seeing the light of day in 1981. The album became Nelson's most commercially successful, reaching number seven on the UK charts.
This deluxe edition box set offers fans a chance to experience the album in a whole new way. Along with a newly remastered version of the original album, the set includes 53 bonus tracks—highlighting new stereo and 5.1 surround mixes by acclaimed engineer Stephen W Tayler. Fans will also be treated to rare singles, BBC radio sessions, and the previously unreleased promo video for "Do You Dream in Colour."
Included in the set:
- 3 CDs featuring the original album, newly remastered, and over 50 bonus tracks from unreleased sessions, singles, and radio sessions.
- 1 Blu-ray disc with high-resolution 5.1 surround sound and stereo mixes.
- A beautifully illustrated 68-page book featuring previously unseen photographs and a new in-depth essay on the making of the album.
- Special postcards and a replica poster.
With this release, fans can revisit Bill Nelson's artistic vision in its fullest form, with exclusive insights into the sessions that created a sonic milestone in music history.
Track Listing Highlights:
- Original stereo mix of Quit Dreaming & Get On the Beam (1981)
- Rare and extended singles including "Ideal Homes," "Banal," and "Living in My Limousine"
- BBC John Peel sessions and radio session tracks from 1981
- Newly mixed stereo versions of the album's tracks, along with bonus tracks "The World and His Wife" and "Dancing Music"
Pre-orders are available now at www.cherryred.co.uk.
