40th Anniversary

The set comprises the CDs, a 36-page booklet of the band's history, a 32-page book of Manfred Mann's own memories and anecdotes and a poster of the current band. The catalogue CDs (CD2 to CD20) have been remastered and repackaged in LP-style sleeves. The albums have the original UK running order and refreshed sleeves. The set was offered in addition to standard retailers also through the artist's website with the book of stories signed by Manfred Mann. CD1 - "Leftovers" ℗ 2011 Copyright in this compilation owned by Petbrook Limited on exclusive licence to Creature Music Limited. © 2011 Creature Music Limited. Tracks 2 to 4, 7, 11, 14 & 16 previously unreleased. The cover photo was made from multiple observation of Tassili n'Ajjer National Park by the Landsat 7 satellite, using a combination of ultrared, near-ultrared and visible light to better distinguish between the park's various rock types. Sands appears in shades of yellow and tan. Granite rocks appear brick red. Blue areas are likely salts. Over the course of Earth's history, alternating wet and dry climates have shaped these rocks in multiple ways. Deep ravines are cut into cliff faces along the plateau's northern margin. The ravines are the remnants of ancient rivers that once flowed off the plateau into nearby lakes. Where those lakes once rippled, winds now sculpt the dunes of giant sand seas. In drier period, winds eroded the sandstones of the plateau into "stone forests" and natural arches. Not surprisingly, the park's name means "plateau of chasms". Photo and information courtesy of NASA. CD2 - "Manfred Mann's Earth Band" ℗ 1971 Copyright in this original sound recording owned by Petbrook Limited on exclusive licence to Creature Music Limited. © 1971 Creature Music Limited. Original UK release date: 18 February 1972. The Earth Band's first album was in fact their second,. What was to be their debut, "Stepping Sideways", was cancelled as the musical direction of the band was altering and it was no longer felt to be representative.