First released in the summer of 1966, ‘Yardbirds’ (or ‘Roger The Engineer’ as it became known’) showcases the Yardbirds at the peak of their powers. Featuring the classic line-up of Jeff Beck, Keith Relf, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, and Paul Samwell-Smith, the group explored explosive new sonic territories, pushing their blues-rock sound into the realms of the avant-garde, psychedelia and Indian music. This new 2CD edition features the complete stereo and mono mixes of the album plus a selection of bonus rarities and singles on each disc. The album has been remastered from the original tapes by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering, overseen by producer Paul Samwell-Smith. “Remastering this album has been a joy. To hear the tracks sounding just as we heard them all those years ago while we were recording them – energetic, edgy, and in your face – is an unexpected treat. In 1966, it was a rare and exciting opportunity to be given a recording studio for 5 days and allowed to experiment. That excitement still shows.” – Paul Samwell-Smith. This new 2CD edition features the complete stereo and mono mixes of the album plus a selection of bonus rarities and singles on each disc. The album has been remastered from the original tapes by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering, overseen by producer Paul Samwell-Smith. “Remastering this album has been a joy. To hear the tracks sounding just as we heard them all those years ago while we were recording them – energetic, edgy, and in your face – is an unexpected treat. In 1966, it was a rare and exciting opportunity to be given a recording studio for 5 days and allowed to experiment. That excitement still shows.” – Paul Samwell-Smith. – 1 – 1. Lost Women 2. Over, Under, Sideways, Down 3. The Nazz Are Blue 4. I Cant Make Your Way 5. Rack My Mind 6. Farewell 7. Hot House of Omagararshid 8. Jeffs Boogie 9. Hes Always There 10. Turn Into Earth 11. What Do You Want 12. Ever Since the World Began 13. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago 14. Psycho Daisies 15. Great Shakes Commercial 16. Turn Into Earth (Vocal Track) 17. Mr. Zero – Keith Relf 18. Knowing – Keith Relf 19. Shapes In My Mind (Version 1) – Keith Relf 20. Shapes In My Mind (Version 2) – Keith Relf – 2 – 1. Lost Women 2. Over, Under, Sideways, Down 3. The Nazz Are Blue 4. I Cant Make Your Way 5. Rack My Mind 6. Farewell 7. Hot House of Omagararshid 8. Jeffs Boogie 9. Hes Always There 10. Turn Into Earth 11. What Do You Want 12. Ever Since the World Began 13. Hes Always There (Alternate Stereo Mix) 14. Turn Into Earth (Alternate Stereo Mix) 15. I Cant Make Your Way (Alternate Stereo Mix)
