Alan Parsons Project | Tales Of Mystery And Imagination (50th Anniversary)

The 3LP Deluxe Edition of Tales Of Mystery And Imagination – Edgar Allan Poe is presented in an exclusive book-style package with three 180-gram vinyl records, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. The edition includes the original 1976 album, the 1987 remix version, and a Work in Progress album featuring early rough mixes, demos, and alternative takes. Also included is an extensive book with all lyrics, commentary on the bonus tracks, and interviews with Alan Parsons, Sally Woolfson, and a number of the album's musicians and other contributors.

The 3CD edition is also mastered by Miles Showell and contains the original 1976 album, the 1987 remix version, and a full 34 bonus tracks, 12 of which have not been released before. The bonus material includes, among other things, rough mixes, demos, and alternative takes. The extensive book with lyrics, commentary, and interviews is also included with this edition.

The original 1976 album is being reissued as a strictly limited picture disc LP. The edition also includes a 12" x 12" insert with the original artwork from the inside of the gatefold cover.

The Blu-ray edition offers a brand new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix as well as Alan Parsons' 2016 5.1 surround mix, both based on the original multitrack master tapes. In addition, the release contains an HD remaster of the original 1976 album, a remaster of the 1987 remix version, and the Work in Progress album, all mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.

The edition also includes a fully illustrated 16-page booklet with all lyrics, quotes from Alan Parsons, and his reflections on the new remix versions.