DAVID GILMOUR (1978)

ABOUT FACE (1984)

For those of you who haven't heard one/both of these, you are in for a treat. The first album has a bluesy feel, a contrast to David's work on the then recently released Animals album, whilst the second brings a more contemporary feel, a precursor to later period Floyd albums (A Momentary Lapse Of Reason and The Division Bell).

David's website notes that "David Gilmour (1978) has been remastered by Doug Sax and Sangwook Nam at The Mastering Lab, California, from the original analogue master tape. About Face (1984) had some tape edits on its original master, so audio legend James Guthrie transferred it to a high-quality digital master and created a new edit-free master, while ensuring the highest sonic quality."

We understand that the packaging is identical to the original releases, but with some additional pictures of David from the time of release, within the pages of the CD booklets. Also, contrary to very early reports about these titles, there are NO additional tracks.

UPDATE: We've had a number of emails from people in the US and Canada, all reporting that there is no sign of the CDs in stores. We've also had a couple of people who work in stores/distribution companies who also report that they haven't arrived. The situation in the UK is different - we've had reports that the new versions ARE now on sale. More on this soon...

TRACK LISTINGS:

David Gilmour (first solo album, released 1978)

1. Mihalis
2. There's No Way Out Of Here
3. Cry From The Street
4. So Far Away
5. Short And Sweet
6. Raise My Rent
7. No Way
8. It's Deafinitely
9. I Can't Breathe Anymore

1. Until We Sleep
2. Murder
3. Love on the Air
4. Blue Light
5. Out of the Blue
6. All Lovers Are Deranged
7. You Know I'm Right
8. Cruise
9. Let's Get Metaphysical
10. Near the End

DAVID GILMOUR (1978) - UK/Europe, US/International, Canada, France, or Germany
 
ABOUT FACE (1984) - UK/Europe, US/International, Canada, France, or Germany