03/09/2024
Am really excited to have been part of this project - it was great to be able to come up with a set of illustrations for the individual sleeves, as well as design the whole boxset. Some great music in there!
Special announcement to celebrate the 81st Birthday of music legend Mark Wirtz
Announced for November 15th 2024! A brand-new 5CD box set, Dream Dream Dream – The Anthology.
Over 130 recordings (including 2 complete LPs) featuring out-takes, rare tracks, work tapes and works in progress, interview clips and new remixes (some now in stereo for the first time).
Sought after original MONO versions of Tomorrow and Teenager Opera tracks including 'My White Bicycle', 'Revolution', 'Sam' and 'Grocer Jack'
Original STEREO mix of 'A Touch Of Velvet - A Sting Of Brass'
Over 35 tracks not reissued in any format for over 50 years
30 tracks never previously released
Includes a free badge and collectible double-sided facsimile of the handwritten lyrics for ‘Grocer Jack’ from 1967. This is the most comprehensive overview of Mark’s life and music.
Compiled by Stephen C Wilson on behalf of the Estate of Mark Wirtz
40 page booklet includes contributions from Hammer/Bond actress and singer Caroline Munro, Keith West (Tomorrow and Teenage Opera), John Carter (Philwit & Pegasus), Charm Allanson (Grocer Jack), Sheelagh Regan (Mark's 1960s PA), Nicole Wirtz (Mark's daughter) and Mark's wife Amanda Wirtz
Ideal as an introduction to Mark and his music as much as to satisfy long- time fans and aficionados with a treasure trove of classic material that serves also as a magnificent window into the music of the 60s and 70s.
Pre-order now from Cherry Red and you'll receive a FREE digital download link featuring an additional 35 tracks: https://cherryred.co/MarkWirtz5CD