George Harrison’s second solo album, Living in the Material World, is receiving a massive box set reissue for its 50th anniversary.
Arriving on November 15th, the Super Deluxe Edition features the remastered album pressed on both double vinyl and CD, plus a bonus disc containing 12 previously unreleased early renditions of every album track. Additionally, the box set features a Blu-Ray of the album with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology, a 60-page booklet with extensive sleeve notes, photography, and artwork from Harrison’s archives. There’s also a 7-inch single of Harrison’s previously-unheard rendition of “Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)” featuring Ringo Starr as well as The Band’s Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson.
The remastered album will be released digitally as well, and several exclusive vinyl editions are available for pre-orders now: George Harrison’s official online store is selling a purple-colored variant, Amazon is offering a clear-colored vinyl, and Barnes & Noble has a orange-colored vinyl up for grabs.
The original 1973 album will arrive remixed by Paul Hicks and produced by George Harrison’s wife Olivia and their son, Dhani. As a preview of the super deluxe edition, they’ve shared a previously unreleased rendition of Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).” It’s assumedly the 18th take Harrison recorded, as the new track is delineated with a “Take 18” parenthetical. With his signature yearning, raspy vocals and a sole acoustic backing the Beatle, the song is a poignant and authentic reminder of Harrison’s early ’70s majesty. Listen to “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18)” below.
Of the new box set, Olivia Harrison said in a statement, “I hope you revisit Living in the Material World or discover it for the first time, and as you listen, share George’s wish for himself and mankind… Give me Love. Give me Peace on Earth.” Her son Dhani echoed these claims, writing “Finally, we are overjoyed to present to you the 50th anniversary package of George Harrison’s Living in the Material World. For those of you who are just discovering this album; This record was released in service and with deep love for all our Brothers and Sisters around the world who populate this dualistic system we live in called Earth. Peace be upon all sentient beings.”
The Living in the Material World reissue follows the recent streaming release of George Harrison’s seminal 1971 live album, The Concert for Bangladesh, as well as a massive 50th anniversary reissue of his 1971 debut All Things Must Pass in 2021.
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Living in the Material World Super Deluxe Edition Tracklist:
LP1/CD Disc 1
01. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (2024 Mix)
02. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (2024 Mix)
03. The Light That Has Lighted the World (2024 Mix)
04. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (2024 Mix)
05. Who Can See It (2024 Mix)
06. Living in the Material World (2024 Mix)
07. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (2024 Mix)
08. Be Here Now (2024 Mix)
09. Try Some Buy Some (2024 Mix)
10. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (2024 Mix)
11. That Is All (2024 Mix)
LP2/CD Disc 2
o1. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18; Acoustic Version)
02. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5)
03. The Light That Has Lighted the World (Take 13)
04. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49; Acoustic Version)
05. Who Can See It (Take 93)
06. Living in the Material World (Take 31)
07. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (Take 3)
08. Be Here Now (Take 8)
09. Try Some Buy Some (Alternative Version)
10. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (Take 22; Acoustic Version)
11. That Is All (Take 24)
12. Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
13. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) *CD Only
7-inch Single
01. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)
02. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) [Instrumental]
Blu-Ray
01. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (2024 Mix)
02. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (2024 Mix)
03. The Light That Has Lighted the World (2024 Mix)
04. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (2024 Mix)
05. Who Can See It (2024 Mix)
06. Living in the Material World (2024 Mix)
07. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (2024 Mix)
08. Be Here Now (2024 Mix)
09. Try Some Buy Some (2024 Mix)
10. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (2024 Mix)
11. That Is All (2024 Mix)
12. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18; Acoustic Version)
13. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5)
14. The Light That Has Lighted the World (Take 13)
15. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49; Acoustic Version)
16. Who Can See It (Take 93)
17. Living in the Material World (Take 31)
18. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (Take 3)
19. Be Here Now (Take 8)
20. Try Some Buy Some (Alternative Version)
21. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (Take 22; Acoustic Version)
22. That Is All (Take 24)
23. Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
24. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)