Alan Parsons Project- Tales Of Mystery And Imagination Edgar Allan Poe - 50th Anniversary Edition (Vinyl) (PREORDER)
Release Date: 12.11.2026
UPC > 711297624007
Label > Cooking Vinyl
To celebrate it's 50th anniversary, Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Edgar Allan Poe, The Alan Parsons Project's debut studio album, is being reissued in a variety of formats, including a deluxe audiophile 3LP book pack pressed on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl. Originally released in June 1976, the album's lyrical and musical themes retell horror stories and poetry by Edgar Allan Poe, with featured musicians including Arthur Brown of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown on "The Tell-Tale Heart," John Miles on "The Cask of Amontillado" and "(The System of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether," and Terry Sylvester of The Hollies on "To One in Paradise," alongside the complete lineups of Ambrosia and Pilot and keyboardist Francis Monkman of Curved Air and Sky. The album became a worldwide hit, selling nearly one million copies and achieving platinum status in several territories, including Germany and Canada. The Alan Parsons Project, formed by engineer/producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, musician, and manager Eric Woolfson, released 10 concept albums between 1976 and 1987 focused on science fiction, supernatural, literary, and sociological themes, selling more than 55 million albums worldwide. Limited to 1,976 copies, this 3LP book pack includes an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the million-selling and critically acclaimed 1976 debut album, the 1987 remix album, a "Work in Progress" album featuring early rough mixes, demos, and alternative takes, audio mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, and a 12" x 12" deluxe book featuring full lyrics, bonus track commentary, and interviews with Alan Parsons, Sally Woolfson, musicians, and other album contributors.
Tracklist:
- A Dream Within A Dream
- The Raven
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Cask Of Amontillado
- (The System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher
- i Prelude
- ii Arrival
- iii Intermezzo
- iv Pavane
- v Fall
- To One In Paradise
- A Dream Within A Dream
- The Raven
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Cask Of Amontillado
- (The System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher i Prelude
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher ii Arrival
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher iii Intermezzo
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher iv Pavane
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher v Fall
- To One In Paradise
- A Dream Within A Dream (Piano Takes)
- The Raven (Original Demo)
- The Tell-tale Heart (Eric Guide Vocal)
- The Cask Of Amontillado (Eric And Alan Guide Vocals)
- Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether (Eric’s Guide Vocal)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (i) Prelude (Orchestral Take 19)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (ii) Sea Lions In The Departure Lounge
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (iii) Intermezzo (Orchestra Strings Take)*
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (iv) Pavane (Experimenting ; Take 1)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (v) Fall (Orchestra Take 2)*
- To One In Paradise (Rough Mix)
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Release Date: 12.11.2026
UPC > 711297624007
Label > Cooking Vinyl
To celebrate it's 50th anniversary, Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Edgar Allan Poe, The Alan Parsons Project's debut studio album, is being reissued in a variety of formats, including a deluxe audiophile 3LP book pack pressed on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl. Originally released in June 1976, the album's lyrical and musical themes retell horror stories and poetry by Edgar Allan Poe, with featured musicians including Arthur Brown of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown on "The Tell-Tale Heart," John Miles on "The Cask of Amontillado" and "(The System of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether," and Terry Sylvester of The Hollies on "To One in Paradise," alongside the complete lineups of Ambrosia and Pilot and keyboardist Francis Monkman of Curved Air and Sky. The album became a worldwide hit, selling nearly one million copies and achieving platinum status in several territories, including Germany and Canada. The Alan Parsons Project, formed by engineer/producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, musician, and manager Eric Woolfson, released 10 concept albums between 1976 and 1987 focused on science fiction, supernatural, literary, and sociological themes, selling more than 55 million albums worldwide. Limited to 1,976 copies, this 3LP book pack includes an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the million-selling and critically acclaimed 1976 debut album, the 1987 remix album, a "Work in Progress" album featuring early rough mixes, demos, and alternative takes, audio mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, and a 12" x 12" deluxe book featuring full lyrics, bonus track commentary, and interviews with Alan Parsons, Sally Woolfson, musicians, and other album contributors.
Tracklist:
- A Dream Within A Dream
- The Raven
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Cask Of Amontillado
- (The System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher
- i Prelude
- ii Arrival
- iii Intermezzo
- iv Pavane
- v Fall
- To One In Paradise
- A Dream Within A Dream
- The Raven
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Cask Of Amontillado
- (The System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher i Prelude
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher ii Arrival
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher iii Intermezzo
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher iv Pavane
- The Fall Of The House Of Usher v Fall
- To One In Paradise
- A Dream Within A Dream (Piano Takes)
- The Raven (Original Demo)
- The Tell-tale Heart (Eric Guide Vocal)
- The Cask Of Amontillado (Eric And Alan Guide Vocals)
- Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether (Eric’s Guide Vocal)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (i) Prelude (Orchestral Take 19)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (ii) Sea Lions In The Departure Lounge
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (iii) Intermezzo (Orchestra Strings Take)*
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (iv) Pavane (Experimenting ; Take 1)
- Fall Of The House Of Usher
- (v) Fall (Orchestra Take 2)*
- To One In Paradise (Rough Mix)
Protect Your Collection
Genres:
Orders containing items from multiple locations ship together once all items are available.
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