40th Anniversary

~ Release by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

The set comprises the CDs, a 36-page booklet of the band’s history, a 32-page book of Manfred Mann’s own memories and anecdotes and a poster of the current band. The catalogue CDs (CD 2 to CD 20) have been remastered and repackaged in LP-style sleeves. The albums have the original UK running order and refreshed sleeves. The set was offered in addition to standard retailers also through the artist’s website with the book of stories signed by Manfred Mann.

Promotion text on the box: “This box set contains 18 classic Manfred Mann albums plus two previously unreleased bonus CDs Live in Esslingen 2011 & Leftovers, a double-sided poster, 32 page booklet of extensive notes & an exclusive case bound collection of Manfred’s short stories!”

This promotion text says the box consists of 20 CDs. In fact, it consists of 21 CDs.

Apparently, there have been changes during production. An example: “CD3” can be read in the matrix of CD 2. Such irritations can be observed in the majority of the CDs.

Annotation last modified on 2019-04-08 00:45 UTC.

Tracklist

CD 1: Leftovers
CD 2: Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
CD 3: Glorified Magnified
CD 4: Messin’
CD 5: Solar Fire
CD 6: The Good Earth
CD 7: Nightingales & Bombers
#TitleRatingLength
1Spirits in the Night
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
vocals:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
cover recording of:
Spirit in the Night
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972-08 until 1972-09)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd., Sioux City Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1972)
56:25
2Countdown
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
recording of:
Countdown
composer:
Manfred Mann (the person)
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
3:06
3Time Is Right
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
vocals:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
recording of:
Time Is Right
writer:
Manfred Mann (the person), Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) and Chris Slade
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
6:33
4Crossfade
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
recording of:
Crossfade
composer:
Manfred Mann (the person), Colin Pattenden (British bass player), Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) and Chris Slade
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
3:40
5Visionary Mountains
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
vocals:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
cover recording of:
Visionary Mountains
writer:
Joan Armatrading and Pam Nestor
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd.
5:43
6Nightingales and Bombers
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
vocals:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
recording of:
Nightingales and Bombers
composer:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
4:54
7Fat Nelly
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
vocals:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
recording of:
Fat Nelly
writer:
Manfred Mann (the person) and Peter Thomas (songwriter, works frequently with Manfred Mann)
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
3:20
8As Above So Below (recorded live)
bass:
Colin Pattenden (British bass player)
cello:
David Boswell‐Brown (cellist), Graham Elliott (cellist) and Nigel Warren-Green
drums (drum set) and percussion [Concussion]:
Chris Slade
guitar:
Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
organ and synthesizer [Synthesizers]:
Manfred Mann (the person)
viola:
David Millman
violin:
Chris Warren-Green (violinist and conductor)
background vocals:
Doreen Chanter, Ruby James (British singer) and Martha Smith
live recording of:
As Above So Below
composer:
Manfred Mann (the person), Colin Pattenden (British bass player), Mick Rogers (of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) and Chris Slade
publisher:
Earthly Music Ltd. (Publisher Label of Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
4:17
CD 8: The Roaring Silence
CD 9: Watch
CD 10: Angel Station
CD 11: Chance
CD 12: Somewhere in Afrika
CD 13: Live in Budapest
CD 14: Criminal Tango
CD 15: Masque: Songs and Planets
CD 16: Plains Music
CD 17: Soft Vengeance
CD 18: Mann Alive: The Gig
CD 19: Mann Alive: Encore & More
CD 20: 2006
CD 21: Live in Ersingen 2011