Wishbone Ash celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic album Argus with a new 7-Disc multi-format Box Set featuring 3 CDs: Martin Turner's Argus remaster, Live at The Alexandra Palace 1973 & Memphis 1972. Also features 4 previously unreleased early version demos, 2 LPs: Original Argus replica remastered for this release + Argus Live (selected recordings from Alexandra Palace & Memphis), a DVD featuring French & Swiss TV footage, Live from the Rainbow 1973 & RTS Broadcast from 1974, 7" Single of 'Blowin' Free', and a 48-page book with rare photographs and extensive liner notes with contributions from Andy Powell, Martin Turner & Steve Upton. Wishbone Ash achieved considerable success in the 1970s, during which they were among England's most popular hard rock acts, achieving an incredible eight top 40 albums. Often regarded as one of the premiere UK live acts of the '70s, they toured throughout this period and into the following decades. 1972 was one of rock music's most memorable years for regal releases - a golden age of classic albums from the Stones, Bowie, Deep Purple, Roxy Music, and not least among these amazing artists and records was Wishbone Ash - and their award-winning 'Album of the Year' - Argus. Undoubtedly the classic album within the bands' '70s cannon. Argus is not only the biggest selling album of their career, featuring the beloved fan-favorite 'Blowin' Free', but full of memorable and timeless tunes such as 'The King Will Come', 'Time Was', 'Warrior' and 'Throw Down The Sword'. Featuring a heady blend of prog rock, folk and hard rock, it's widely considered a vital moment in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonization. Madfish are now proud to present the most complete edition of this album to date. Argus is available here on LP and CD, plus two live albums from Alexandra Palace, 1973 and Memphis, 1972, available in full on CD and in select parts on yellow vinyl LP, an exclusive red vinyl 7" of fan favorite 'Blowin' Free' plus Rare TV footage from France and Switzerland is found on a DVD disc and a 48-page book with rare photographs, extensive liner notes and contributions from original band members forms the center point to this magnificent package. As they reigned supreme through the '70s, Wishbone Ash was centred on inspired musicianship, joyful spirit and inventive songs. Their concerts were uplifting and their recorded work sublime. Argus remains a stunning highpoint in the band's startling repertoire. This is a vital addition to the Wishbone Ash catalog.

Tracklist:

Time Was
Sometime World
Blowin' Free
The King Will Come
Leaf and Stream
Warrior
Throw Down the Sword
Blowin' Free - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Sometime World - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Time Was - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Warrior - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Blowin' Free - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Time Was
Sometime World
Blowin' Free
The King Will Come
Leaf and Stream
Warrior
Throw Down the Sword
Time Was - Demo
The King Will Come - Demo
Warrior - Demo
Throw Down the Sword - Demo
Blowin' Free - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Jail Bait - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
No Easy Road - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Baby What You Want Me to Do - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Sometime World - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
The Pilgrim - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Where Were You Tomorrow - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
End Announcement - Live at Alexandra Palace 22.1
Time Was - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Blowin' Free - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Jail Bait - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Warrior - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
The Pilgrim - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Phoenix - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Blind Eye - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21.0
Blowin' Free - Introduction - French TV Ina 24.
- Live from the Rainbow
Backstage Interview 1 - French TV Ina 24.
- Live from the Rainbow
The Pilgrim - French TV Ina 24.
- Live from the Rainbow
Backstage Interview 2 - French TV Ina 24.
- Live from the Rainbow
End of Phoenix - French TV Ina 24.
- Live from the Rainbow
Jail Bait - Intro - BTB (RTS) Swiss 5.
Warrior - BTB (RTS) Swiss 5.
Blowin' Free - BTB (RTS) Swiss 5.
Snippet of Phoenix - Outro - BTB (RTS) Swiss 5.
No Easy Road - 1972 Single Version
Blowin' Free - 1972 Single Version

UPC: 636551823258
Label: Madfish Records Imp
Release Date: 4.14.23
Format: Vinyl

Wishbone Ash - Argus: 50th Anniversary Edition 1972-202 (W/Book) (LP)