Roger The Engineer [Super Deluxe Indies Exclusive Box]

2LP+7"+3CD

INDIES EXCLUSIVE EDITION – PRESSED ON RED, WHITE & BLUE VINYL

Demon Records is proud to present the ultimate reissue of the Yardbirds’ 1966 album Yardbirds, (often known as ‘Roger the Engineer’.) Recorded by the classic line up of Jeff Beck, Keith Relf, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja and Paul Samwell-Smith, the band began exploring new sonic territories, pushing their blues-rock sound into the realms of the avant-garde, psychedelia and Indian music. Using original tapes, this super deluxe edition features new and definitive remastering by Phil Kinrade at Alchemy Mastering at AIR, overseen by original album producer Paul Samwell-Smith.

“Remastering this album has been a joy. To hear the tracks sounding just as we heard them all those years ago while we were recording them – energetic, edgy, and in your face – is an unexpected treat.  In 1966, it was a rare and exciting opportunity to be given a recording studio for 5 days and allowed to experiment. That excitement still shows.” – Paul Samwell-Smith

“This is what rock ‘n’ roll beauty is – the true freedom of creative impulse.” – Thurston Moore

“The Yardbirds produced some of the most compelling musical art of the 20th century.” – Wayne Kramer

Includes:

• Yardbirds in mono – Remastered from the original British ¼” mono master tapes, newly transferred for this release at Abbey Road Studios. Pressed on audiophile 180g vinyl, housed in a replica of the original British album sleeve.
• Yardbirds in stereo – Considered by producer Paul Samwell-Smith to be the definitive version of the album, the stereo mix has been remastered from the ¼” master tapes which were newly transferred for this release at Alchemy Mastering at AIR. Pressed on audiophile 180g vinyl, housed in a replica of the ultra-rare German sleeve.
• Happenings Ten Years Time Ago 7” – The classic psychedelic single (featuring future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones) has been newly remastered for this release.
• 3 CDs – Featuring the mono and stereo mixes of the album on CDs 1 and 2 and bonus tracks on CD 3. Highlights on CD 3 include newly remastered non-album singles, rare alternate versions, and a previously unreleased early mix of ‘Turn Into Earth’ which reveals a searing guitar solo by Jeff Beck.
• 24-page 12” x 12” booklet – Includes rare memorabilia and photographs, an exclusive introduction by Jeff Beck, testimonials by Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and MC5’s Wayne Kramer, plus an extensive essay and track-by-track liner notes by David French based on new interviews with Jimmy Page, Paul Samwell-Smith, Jim McCarty and Simon Napier-Bell.
• A2 fold-out poster inspired by the original ‘Over, Under, Sideways, Down’ single release advertisement.

1. Lost Women (Mono Version)
2. Over, Under, Sideways, Down (Mono Version)
3. The Nazz Are Blue (Mono Version)
4. I Can't Make Your Way (Mono Version)
5. Rack My Mind (Mono Version)
6. Farewell (Mono Version)
7. Hot House Of Omagararshid (Mono Version)
8. Jeff's Boogie (Mono Version)
9. He's Always There (Mono Version)
10. Turn Into Earth (Mono Version)
11. What Do You Want (Mono Version)
12. Ever Since The World Began (Mono Version)
13. Lost Women (Stereo Version)
14. Over, Under, Sideways, Down (Stereo Version)
15. The Nazz Are Blue (Stereo Version)
16. I Can't Make Your Way (Stereo Version)
17. Rack My Mind (Stereo Version)
18. Farewell (Stereo Version)
19. Hot House Of Omagararshid (Stereo Version)
20. Jeff's Boogie (Stereo Version)
21. He's Always There (Stereo Version)
22. Turn Into Earth (Stereo Version)
23. What Do You Want (Stereo Version)
24. Ever Since The World Began (Stereo Version)
25. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago (7-Inch)
26. Psycho Daisies (7-Inch)
27. Lost Women (Mono Version)
28. Over, Under, Sideways, Down (Mono Version)
29. The Nazz Are Blue (Mono Version)
30. I Can't Make Your Way (Mono Version)
31. Rack My Mind (Mono Version)
32. Farewell (Mono Version)
33. Hot House Of Omagararshid (Mono Version)
34. Jeff's Boogie (Mono Version)
35. He's Always There (Mono Version)
36. Turn Into Earth (Mono Version)
37. What Do You Want (Mono Version)
38. Ever Since The World Began (Mono Version)
39. Lost Women (Stereo Version)
40. Over, Under, Sideways, Down (Stereo Version)
41. The Nazz Are Blue (Stereo Version)
42. I Can't Make Your Way (Stereo Version)
43. Rack My Mind (Stereo Version)
44. Farewell (Stereo Version)
45. Hot House Of Omagararshid (Stereo Version)
46. Jeff's Boogie (Stereo Version)
47. He's Always There (Stereo Version)
48. Turn Into Earth (Stereo Version)
49. What Do You Want (Stereo Version)
50. Ever Since The World Began (Stereo Version)
51. Mr. Zero -Keith Relf
52. Knowing -Keith Relf
53. Hot House Of Omagararshid (Alternate Mono Mix)
54. He's Always There (Alternate Stereo Mix)
55. Turn Into Earth (Early Mix)
56. Turn Into Earth (Vocal Track)
57. Turn Into Earth (Alternate Stereo Mix)
58. Ever Since The World Began (Vocal Track)
59. I Can't Make Your Way (Alternate Stereo Mix)
60. Great Shakes Commercial (Version 1)
61. Great Shakes Commercial (Version 2)
62. Shapes In My Mind (Version 1) -Keith Relf
63. Shapes In My Mind (Version 2) -Keith Relf
64. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago
65. Psycho Daisies
66. Stroll On