On Sept. 9, 2022, The Kinks' Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star will be jointly reissued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the records, coming in several packages: Deluxe Box Set, 2CD, 1LP, 2LP, 2CD, 1CD x 2, and digital.
Similar treatment was given to Part 1. Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround last year.
The band shares an unreleased 2022 edit of "Celluloid Heroes" (US Single Version) from the reissue in advance:
pre press release:
RELEASE FORMATS:
Deluxe box set: “Muswell Hillbillies” / “Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star”
Two-part, matt laminated with spot-gloss, rigid card deluxe box, containing: 6 x LP, 4 x CD, AV Blu-ray, 52 page book, printed band photos, Muswell map, badge
Full box contents:
6 x LP
· “Muswell Hillbillies” 2014 gatefold deluxe 2LP remastered from newly discovered Ray Davies original master tapes, colour vinyl
· “Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star” 2016 gatefold deluxe 3LP, remastered from original master tapes, colour vinyl
· “Muswell Hillbillies” & “Everybody’s In Show-Biz” 11 new Ray Davies track remixes 1LP, bespoke new artwork, heavyweight black vinyl
4 x CD
· “Muswell Hillbillies” & “Everybody’s In Show-Biz” original albums remastered in gatefold wallets, with original artwork
· 11 new Ray Davies track remixes (previously unreleased) in gatefold wallet, bespoke new artwork
· The Kinks 1971 US Tour Travel Montage (contains new Ray Davies track remixes, one of which is a previously unreleased track)
Blu-Ray video
· Previously unseen, digitally restored Ray Davies 1971 home movie, narrated by Ray (15 mins long)
Deluxe Hardback book
· 52 pages on gloss art paper, extensive text with new band interview quotes, rare and unseen photos and memorabilia
The Kinks “London Roots” map
· A2 size on uncoated sepia paper stock, Kinks north London roots map with key historical Kinks related locations, chosen by the band
Printed memorabilia
· 6 x glossy Kinks photos from 1971 / 1972
Badge
· Bespoke, metal and enamel, yellow and black, Kinks RCA era logo heavy pin-clasp badge
Onsert
· Back of box, colour 12” paper onsert displaying contents
Exclusive D2C only 7” single: The Kinks “Supersonic Rocket Ship / 20th Century Man”
· 1972 RCA Spanish promo single picture sleeve replicated, black vinyl disc.
· Free with every Kinks “Muswell Hillbillies” / “Everybody’s In Show-Biz” deluxe box set purchased from The Kinks official D2C store (Music Glue). *While stocks last*
1LP: “Muswell Hillbillies”
· Album remastered from newly discovered Ray Davies original master tapes, original 1971 gatefold LP artwork replicated, black heavyweight vinyl
2LP: “Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star”
· Album newly remastered from original master tapes, original 1972 gatefold LP artwork replicated, black heavyweight vinyl
2CD: “Muswell Hillbillies” & “Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star”
· Both original albums remastered and combined, bonus tracks of 4 new Ray Davies remixes, “hardback-book” packaging, booklet containing sleeve notes with new band quotes and rare photos
1CD: “Muswell Hillbillies”
· Original album remastered, bonus tracks of 3 new Ray Davies remixes, booklet containing sleeve notes with new band quotes and rare photos
1CD: “Everybody’s In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star”
· Original album remastered, bonus track of new Ray Davies remix, booklet containing sleeve notes with new band quotes and rare photos
