Human Racing

Human Racing

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• Record Label: Island
• Country Of Release: NLD
• Year Of Release: 2012
• Notes: Expanded Edition

Digitally re-mastered deluxe two CD edition of this 1984 album from the British Pop singer/songwriter including a bonus disc filled with remixes, b-sides and more. Human Racing was released in February 1984. The first of four albums recorded for MCA Records, it achieved platinum sales and a nomination for Best Album at the 1985 Brit Awards. It's release was greeted by a combination of teen hysteria, critical acclaim and praise from the likes of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and prompted Elton John to call Kershaw 'one of the best songwriters of a generation'. This special edition, compiled by Nik himself features the album, digitally re-mastered from the original mix tapes and associated 12-inch mixes and b-sides. It includes a previously unreleased version of 'Bogart', a special brass mix of 'Shame on You' and a live version of 'Cloak and Dagger' recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon. The booklet contains a brand new sleeve note written by Nik. Universal.