The Alan Parsons Project

Out now! Celebrating 50 years of The Alan Parsons Project with remastered editions of three iconic and much-loved albums.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Alan Parsons Project, Cooking Vinyl will release remastered editions of three iconic and much-loved albums: Eye In The Sky, The Turn Of A Friendly Card, and Ammonia Avenue.

Pre-order your copies here: https://t.co/YadQ4z17UB

Released on March 27th, the albums will be available on half-speed remastered vinyl cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, including 2LP audiophile editions, classic black vinyl and limited clear vinyl, alongside expanded CD editions with bonus tracks and booklets featuring sleeve notes and quotes from Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson.

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'I Robot', as it was meant to be heard.

The 180g heavyweight standalone 45 RPM half-speed remastered 2LP edition is released on 31 July, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios from high-resolution transfers of Eric Woolfson’s archive tapes and personally approved by Alan Parsons.

Cut at 45 RPM for the ultimate vinyl listening experience, the first edition also comes with a numbered Obi-strip.

Pre-order here: https://t.co/niVsHX3Rxp

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The first official book about The Alan Parsons Project arrives later this year.

Featuring new interviews with Alan Parsons, rare material from the Eric Woolfson archive and previously unseen illustrations, it offers a detailed look at the story behind the music.

Reminder: pre-order by midnight on 7 June to have your name printed in the book as part of the Roll of Honour.

The book will remain available to pre-order after this date, but the Roll of Honour will be closed.

Pre-order now: https://t.co/CW36igm1TM

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'Pyramid Sessions’ is now available digitally. Listen here: https://t.co/9BHo14gwkw 

Featuring 67 tracks, the release brings together early demos, songwriting diaries, rough mixes and vocal rehearsals from the album’s recording sessions, offering a complete behind-the-scenes look at Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons’ creative process during the album's recording sessions.

'Pyramid Sessions' follows Sessions releases of: 'I Robot', ‘Eve', 'The Turn of a Friendly Card', 'Eye in the Sky', 'Ammonia Avenue', 'Vulture Culture’, and 'Stereotomy’.

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Happy Birthday to Stuart Elliott.

From Pyramid onwards, Stuart’s playing became a vital part of The Alan Parsons Project sound. Precise and powerful, his drumming brought drive and drama to some of the APP’s best-loved recordings.

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'Pyramid Sessions' will be released digitally on Friday 29 May, bringing together early demos, songwriting diaries, rough mixes and vocal rehearsals from the album’s recording sessions.

Available today is 'Shadow of a Lonely Man', featuring Eric Woolfson on vocals. Recorded during the Pyramid sessions, this early demo version predates John Miles’ vocal performance on the track which would later appear on the iconic 1978 album.

Discover this hidden piece of The Alan Parsons Project history. Listen now and pre-save Pyramid (Sessions): https://t.co/9Q1QNMdO06

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Out today on Cooking Vinyl, the definitive ‘Eye In The Sky’ Blu-ray edition, featuring a brand new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix by Alan Parsons. Order your copy here: https://t.co/ZK468NT1HZ

This Blu-ray brings together three high-resolution listening experiences, created for discerning listeners and exceptional sound systems:

•⁠ ⁠A new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix
•⁠ ⁠The Grammy Award-winning 2017 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Alan Parsons, from the original multi-track master tapes
•⁠ ⁠A stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios

Also included is a fully illustrated 16-page booklet with full lyrics, plus quotes from Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons, including his thoughts on the Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes.

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The ‘Eye in the Sky’ Blu-ray is released this Friday.

Featuring a new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix by Alan Parsons, the Grammy-winning 5.1 Surround Sound mix, and a stereo HD remaster, it’s a release made to be heard in remarkable detail.

But don’t just take our word for it. Mike from the Life in Surround YouTube channel has shared his thoughts on the release.

Pre-order your copy here: https://t.co/ZK468NStSr

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The remarkable story of The Alan Parsons Project told for the first time. A true collector’s piece, this deluxe hardback spans more than 200 pages on heavyweight art paper and features rare and previously unseen material including photographs, lyrics, letters and archive memorabilia.

Pre-order now to secure your copy: https://t.co/CW36iglu4e

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‘Time’ is 45!

The iconic single from ‘The Turn of a Friendly Card’ was released this week in 1981. It was the second single from the album and the first to feature Eric Woolfson on vocals.

‘The Turn of a Friendly Card’ was recently reissued on 180g heavyweight vinyl. Order your copy via the official store.

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‘Eye in the Sky’ was released on this day in 1982 and was the sixth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project. The album featured six different vocalists. Can you name them?

The album was recently reissued on limited edition 180g heavyweight vinyl, and on 15th May it will be released on Blu-ray, featuring a 2026 Dolby Atmos mix and the Grammy Award winning 2017 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Alan Parsons. Order your copy here: https://t.co/NB3qBi9Gp6

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2026 will see the release of the first official book about The Alan Parsons Project.

Coming later this year, the book is available to pre-order now at https://t.co/e0K0KJlbEH

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Remembering John Miles (1949-2021) on what would have been his 77th birthday.

John’s unmistakable voice left its mark on some of The Alan Parsons Project’s most iconic tracks, including (The System Of) Doctor Tarr & Professor Fether, Stereotomy, Shadow of a Lonely Man and La Sagrada Familia among them.

He remains a cherished part of APP’s legacy. Listen to the songs he sang on here: https://t.co/zbHUQXIYIS

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2026 marks the 50th anniversary of The Alan Parsons Project, and what better way to celebrate than with the first official book about The Alan Parsons Project.

Drawing on Eric Woolfson’s extensive archive, Sally Woolfson has carefully catalogued and curated a wealth of material for this landmark release. Featuring new interviews with Alan Parsons and a wide range of contributors, alongside rare material from the archive and previously unseen illustrations, the book offers the definitive look at the story behind the music.

Coming later this year, the book is available to pre-order now at https://t.co/CW36iglu4e

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Happy birthday to Andrew Powell, whose orchestral and choral arrangements became such an important part of the sound of The Alan Parsons Project.

From the dark drama of 'The Fall of the House of Usher' to the soaring power of 'Silence and I', his work added depth and atmosphere across nine classic APP albums.

Explore the full range of his orchestral and choral work with the APP: https://t.co/rJfsbnKK1U

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Chris Rainbow was an integral part of The Alan Parsons Project, providing lead and backing vocals on songs including ‘The Turn Of A Friendly Card’, ‘Since The Last Goodbye’, ‘Gemini’, ‘Snake Eyes’ and ‘Beaujolais’.

It’s wonderful to see a new generation discovering his music. His 1979 solo single ‘Be Like a Woman’ entered the Billboard Hot 100 this week for the very first time.

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A reminder that for a limited time, you can have your name printed in the first official book by and about The Alan Parsons Project, available to pre-order now at https://t.co/CW36iglu4e.

Choose from the Classic Edition, a deluxe 200+ page hardback volume, or the Signature Edition, strictly limited to 650 copies.

Each Signature Edition is signed by Alan Parsons and Sally Woolfson, presented in a bespoke clamshell box, and includes a stamped and numbered photo, plus a CD of Eric Woolfson reminiscing, taken from a recently discovered cassette.

Pre-order now to secure your copy.

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Want to grow your vinyl collection? Don’t forget that ‘The Turn Of A Friendly Card’, ‘Ammonia Avenue’ and ‘Eye In The Sky’ have all been reissued and are available on limited edition 180g heavyweight classic black vinyl.

Each is a half-speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios and includes an insert with sleeve note quotes from Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson.

Order your copies here: https://t.co/GmxgzIimZ1

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The first official book by and about The Alan Parsons Project is now available to pre-order here: https://t.co/lztr1B3eF7

Secure your copy now to receive first access to the Signature Edition. Limited to 650 copies, each one is signed by Alan Parsons and Sally Woolfson and presented in a bespoke clamshell box. It also includes a stamped and numbered photo, along with a CD of Eric Woolfson reminiscing, taken from a recently discovered cassette.

Also, if you pre-order now, you will have your name printed in the book.