Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire (CD)

The hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. 'Rock musical' in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release. Rolling Stone 1969 - "Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies' finest hour. The Kinks' supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969". Melody Maker 1969 - "Ray Davies' finest hour... beautifully British to the core".

Release date: 25th October, 2019

Disc 1
1. Victoria (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 2. Yes Sir, No Sir (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 3. Some Mother's Son (Stereo) (2019 - Remaster) / 4. Drivin' (Stereo) (2019 - Remaster) / 5. Brainwashed (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 6. Australia (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 7. Shangri-La (Stereo) (2019 - Remaster) / 8. Mr. Churchill Says (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 9. She's Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 10. Young and Innocent Days (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 11. Nothing to Say (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 12. Arthur (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 13. Plastic Man (Stereo) (2019 - Remaster) / 14. King Kong (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 15. Drivin' (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 16. Mindless Child of Motherhood (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 17. Shangri-La (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 18. This Man He Weeps Tonight (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 19. Australia (Australian Mono Single Mix) ( Edit) ( 2019 - Remaster)

Disc 2
1. This Man He Weeps Tonight (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 2. Mindless Child of Motherhood (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 3. Hold My Hand (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 4. Do You Wish to Be a Man (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 5. Are You Ready (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 6. Creeping Jean (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 7. I'm Crying (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 8. Lincoln County (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 9. Mr. Shoemaker's Daughter (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 10. Mr. Reporter (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 11. Groovy Movies (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 12. There Is No Life Without Love (Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 13. Lincoln County (Mono Single Mix) ( Edit) ( Stereo) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 14. There Is No Life Without Love (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 15. Hold My Hand (Mono) ( 2019 - Remaster) / 16. Creeping Jean (Mono Single Mix) ( 2019 - Remaster)

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