Gary Numan 'Living Ornaments' album

In 1981 Gary Numan released a box set of two live albums, entitled Living Ornaments '79 and '80, which charted in the UK at no.2 (also, with the albums sold individually, charting at nos. 47 and 39).

In the late 1990's the multi-track tapes to the 1979 show were located and remixed to expand the original 10 track vinyl to a double CD of the full concert.
Similarly, one of the complete Wembley 'farewell' shows from 1981 was also released as a double CD. Both of these releases were only available through mail order and specialist sources.

Fans have always demanded a complete show from the 'Teletour' of 1980 - the 'machine-music' period when Numan was at the peak of his commercial success. Unfortunately the multi-tracks for the 1980 show have never been located and the show could not be reissued in its entirety.

Recently a recording of a complete 'Teletour' show - a live reference mix made by the sound crew - became available which, with some sonic tweaking, is of release quality. Indeed, the performances at this unknown UK show often eclipse those on the official release and include rare outings for the tracks 'Telekon' and 'Stories' which have never been available on a Numan live album. Living Ornaments '80 is now a double CD featuring the original 10 tracks from the vinyl release (newly remastered from the mixing tapes) plus this complete show - a total of 29 tracks.

All three of these Living Ornaments double CD sets are on general release on 1 August 2005.

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