Matt Bianco: Deluxe Edition (2CD)

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition. Originally released in 1986, Matt Bianco (UK #26) achieved platinum and gold sales status throughout the UK and Europe. Matt Bianco were part of the sophisticated pop sound that included Sade, Carmel, Swing Out Sister, The Style Council and many others during the mid-80s. This deluxe edition features 31 tracks including the original 10-song album alongside 21 bonus recordings - 13 mark their appearance on CD for the first time, four of which are previously unreleased. The bonus material on this set collects all of the singles, b-sides, remixes, and alternate versions that were released during the promotion of the original album alongside remixes of 'Love Situation' (UK #59), the Brit Funk single released by Matt Bianco member, Mark Fisher featuring vocals by Dotty Green. The single, Mark Fisher's sole recording under his own name, was released in 1985, the same year he joined Matt Bianco. The 20-page, full color CD booklet contains lyrics, photos, an illustrated discography, comprehensive credits and brand new liner notes, plus written contributions from band member Mark Reilly and producer Phil Harding. Renowned painter Haydn Cottam recounts the history of his original painting that adorns the front of the album and discusses the details and influences behind it's creation.