Transatlantic Kaleidoscope Box Set, ltd 3x LP, IOMLP 395, original first edition

	£		70
	$		93

This is the rare and sought-after Kaleidoscope box set by progressive rock supergroup Transatlantic, released in 2014, catalog number IOMLP 395/0506711. This is the limited edition 3x 12" LP + 2x CD version, containing the entire Kaleidoscope album on sides 1-4, the bonus LP contains a selection of classic progressive rock songs performed by Transatlantic. All this content is also included on the two CDs included in the package, which is all contained within a single box slip cover, this has been opened along one side only so the shrinkwrap and hype sticker are still in place. Also included are a promo flyer and a lenticular postcard. The full track listing is as follows:

1. "Into the Blue" (I. "Overture", II. "The Dreamer and the Healer", III. "A New Beginning", IV. "Written in Your Heart", V. "The Dreamer and the Healer (Reprise)") (25m13s)
2. "Shine" (7m28s)
3. "Black As the Sky" (6m45s)
4. "Beyond the Sun" (4m29s)
5. "Kaleidoscope" (I. "Overture", II. "Ride the Lightning", III. "Black Gold", IV. "Walking the Road", V. "Desolation Days", VI. "Lemon Looking Glass", VII. "Ride the Lightning (Reprise)") (31m53s)

Also the following songs are on the bonus covers album:

1. "And You And I" (Yes, 10m45s)
2. "Can't Get It Out of My Head" (Electric Light Orchestra, 4m43s)
3. "Conquistador" (Procol Harum, 4m10s)
4. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (Elton John, 3m16s)
5. "Tin Soldier" (Small Faces, 3m21s)
6. "Sylvia" (Focus, 3m49s)
7. "Indiscipline" (King Crimson, 4m43s)
8. "Nights in White Satin" (The Moody Blues, 6m12s)

The personnel on this album were core Transatlantic members Neal Morse (keyboards, acoustic guitars, vocals), Roine Stolt (electric guitars, vocals, percussion, additional keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass guitar, vocals), Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals) augmented by additional musicians Chris Carmichael (cello), Rich Mouser (pedal steel guitar), Daniel Gildenlöw (special guest vocals on "Written in Your Heart")

The details of this pressing can be found on the discogs.com site (please ask for link). Reviews and background info on the album can be found at the allmusic website (please ask for link) and the album's wikipedia entry (please ask for link). Using the Discogs Guide To Vinyl Record Grades (please ask for link), the album is graded as follows:
Vinyl: NM
The records are free from warps and lie flat on the turntable. There are no significant clicks, jumps or pops during playback that adversely affects the listening experience. Playback was tested on a UK domestic turntable prior to listing.  
Sleeve/Label: NM
Slip case has been opened along one side only to preserve shrinkwrap and hype sticker. Otherwise the sleeves and packaging are in as close to as-new condition as possible.

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