Mona Bone Jakon (Super Deluxe Boxset)

BOXSET

• 4CD
• 1BluRay
• 12 etched vinyl E.P.
• 98-page book

Back in 1970 and following a period of illness and recuperation, singer-songwriting troubadour Cat Stevens re-emerged with a new record deal with Island Records and a spiritual and artistic rebirth. Mona Bone Jakon, his first album for Island, showcased a markedly different change in direction for Cat, unveiling with it a remarkable set of new compositions that included classics like Trouble, Maybe Youre Right and the UK hit single Lady DArbanville.

To commemorate the albums 50th anniversary comes this definitive super deluxe box set of Mona Bone Jakon. Sounding as fresh as the day it was recorded, the original album is represented here by a brand new 2020 remaster of Mona Bone Jakon by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road, overseen by original producer Paul Samwell-Smith 2020 on CD, as well as a new 2020 Mix by David Hefti on both CD and LP. The set also includes an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased demos, and a fourth featuring 18 live performances from 1970/71.

This box is rounded out with a live 12 etched vinyl E.P. of a rare audience recording of Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival from August 1970, and with a BluRay disc featuring the original promo video of Lady DArbanville, plus eight live TV performances, and the HD audio of the new Mona Bone Jakon 2020 Mix. Also included is a 98-page beautifully illustrated hardcover book with extensive new sleevenotes. Finally theres also a selection of memorabilia including Island Records press kit, two Island press photos, a replica 1970 Plumpton Jaxx and Blues flyer, a Cat Stevens tour sticker and dustbin greetings card and pop art print in a card envelope.

Tracklists

CD1 (Original Album Remixed)

1. Lady DArbanville
2. Maybe Youre Right
3. Pop Star
4. I Think I See The Light
5. Trouble
6. Mona Bone Jakon
7. I Wish, I Wish
8. Katmandu
9. Time
10. Fill My Eyes
11. Lilywhite

2CD (Original Album Remastered)

1. Lady DArbanville
2. Maybe Youre Right
3. Pop Star
4. I Think I See The Light
5. Trouble
6. Mona Bone Jakon
7. I Wish, I Wish
8. Katmandu
9. Time
10. Fill My Eyes
11. Lilywhite

CD3 (Demos + Outtakes)

1. Maybe Youre Right (Studio Demo)
2. I Think I See The Light (Studio Demo)
3. Trouble (Studio Demo)
4. Mona Bone Jakon (Home Demo)
5. I Wish I Wish (Studio Demo)
6. Katmandu (Studio Demo)
7. Time (Studio Demo)
8. Fill My Eyes (Studio Demo)
9. I Want Some Sun (Studio Demo)

CD4 (Live)

1. Interview (Live At The BBC (16/06/70)
2. Lady DArbanville (Live At The BBC (16/06/70)
3. Maybe Youre Right (Cat Stevens In Concert, 27/11/1971)
4. Trouble (Live At The BBC (16/06/70)
5. Katmandu (Live At The BBC (16/06/70)
6. Changes IV (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
7. Time / Fill My Eyes )Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
8. Where Do The Children Play (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
9. Lady D’Arbanville (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
10. Maybe You’re Right (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
11. Father & Son (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
12. Lady DArbanville (BEATCLUB (GERMANY) 25.08.70)
13. Lady DArbanville (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
14. Maybe Youre Right (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
15. Katmandu (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
16. Interview (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
17. Lady DArbanville (DEUX SUR LA 2 (FRANCE), 12.10.70)
18. Maybe Youre Right (POP DEUX (FRANCE) 27.02.1971)

Blu Ray

1. Lady DArbanville (Official Video)
2. Lady DArbanville (BEATCLUB (GERMANY) 25.08.70)
3. Lady DArbanville (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
4. Maybe Youre Right (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
5. Katmandu (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
6. Interview (TV CONCERT (FRANCE) 01.11.1970)
7. Lady DArbanville (DEUX SUR LA 2 (FRANCE), 12.10.70)
8. Maybe Youre Right (POP DEUX (FRANCE) 27.02.1971)
9. Maybe Youre Right (Cat Stevens In Concert, 27/11/1971)

12″

1. Changes IV (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
2. Time / Fill My Eyes (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
3. Where Do The Children Play (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
4. Lady D’Arbanville (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
5. Maybe You’re Right (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)
6. Father & Son (Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival (08/08/70)