Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will issue a remastered edition of Roger Waters‘ 1992 album “Amused to Death” on July 24.
The reissue will feature a new 5.1 Surround Sound remix of the album on high-definition Blu-ray audio and a new remastered stereo mix by longtime Pink Floyd collaborator James Guthrie.
The cover and gatefold art has been updated by Sean Evans, creative director of Waters’ 2010-2013 “The Wall Live” tour and film.
“I’m remembering the record from [over] 20 years ago, that most of what I had to say then sadly still pertains today and is maybe even more relevant to our predicament as people in 2015 even than it was in 1992,” says Waters.
Guthrie premiered his Surround Sound mix at the Pink Floyd academic conference held at Princeton in April 2014.
The reissue will be available in six formats: CD; CD/Blu-ray; SACD; hi-res digital download; double-LP 200 gram vinyl, pressed at Quality Record Pressings; and a limited edition, vinyl, numbered double-LP picture disc.
The album’s available for pre-order at rogerwaters.com, which has a number of music/merchandise bundles available.
From what I hear about the reports from the Floyd conference last year, Guthrie’s remix is pretty awesome. So, yes, I’m a sucker and will buy this one. Again. But now in Blu-ray AND fancy limited LP!
TAKE MY MONEY!!!