THIN LIZZY SHM-CD Collection: Thin Lizzy | Shades of a Blue
Orphanage | Vagabonds of the Western World (A set of three
early Thin Lizzy albums in Japanese
SHM-CD format, available together for the first time.
Originally releasedon Decca between 1971-1973, these
recordings chart the band's formative years with Phil
Lynott, Eric Bell, and Brian Downey, tracing the
evolution of their sound before breaking out internationally.
Each disc features bonus material, including single edits,
B-sides, remixes and BBC sessions. Faithfully replicating
the original LP artwork and packaging with exceptional detail,
each disc is presented in a mini-LP style card sleeve with
Japanese obi-strip and booklets including translated lyrics.
Pressed in Japan on SHM-CD (SuperHigh Material CD) for
superior audio clarity and enhanced durability, these releases
are fully compatible with all standard CD players.
Recommended).
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Thin Lizzy SHM-CD Collection: Thin Lizzy | Shades of a Blue Orphanage | Vagabonds of the Western World Japanese SHM CD
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy (1971) SHM-CD (UICY-80640K)
The band's self-titled debut, produced by Nick Tauber in Dublin and released on the Decca label. A raw introduction to Lynott's songwriting, with tracks such as Honesty Is No Excuse and Look What the Wind Blew In, alongside early experiments like Saga of the Ageing Orphan. This expanded edition includes remixes and rare non-album cuts.
Highlights include: Diddy Levine, Clifton Grange Hotel, Dublin, plus four 1977 overdubbed & remixed versions.
1. The Friendly Ranger At Clontarf Castle
2. Honesty Is No Excuse
3. Diddy Levine
4. Ray-Gun
5. Look What The Wind Blew In
6. Eire
7. Return Of The Farmer's Son
8. Clifton Grange Hotel
9. Saga Of The Ageing Orphan
10. Remembering Part 1
11. The Farmer
12. Dublin
13. Remembering Part 2
14. Old Moon Madness
15. Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm
16. Look What The Wind Blew In (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
17. Honesty Is No Excuse (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
18. Dublin (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
19. Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
Thin Lizzy - Shades of a Blue Orphanage (1972) SHM-CD (UICY-80641K)
The sophomore set, taking its title from the names of the band members' previous groups (Shades of Blue and Orphanage). Produced by Nick Tauber, it reveals a more assured approach with standouts like Sarah, Brought Down, and the definitive Whiskey In The Jar.
Bonus material includes: Black Boys on the Corner, multiple 1977 overdubbed versions, and BBC John Peel session recordings.
1. The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes
2. Buffalo Gal
3. I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive
4. Sarah
5. Brought Down
6. Baby Face
7. Chatting Today
8. Call The Police
9. Shades Of A Blue Orphanage
10. Whiskey In The Jar
11. Black Boys On The Corner
12. Buffalo Gal (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
13. Sarah (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
14. Brought Down (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)
15. Suicide (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)
16. Black Boys On The Corner (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)
17. Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)
18. Whiskey In The Jar (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)
Thin Lizzy - Vagabonds of the Western World (1973) SHM-CD (UICY-80642K)
The final Decca album and last to feature guitarist Eric Bell, Vagabonds introduced the striking Jim Fitzpatrick artwork that would become a hallmark of Lizzy's catalogue. With classics like The Rocker and Little Girl in Bloom, it cemented the band's reputation as a force in British rock.
Expanded with: Randolph's Tango, Broken Dreams, Here I Go Again, and A Ride in the Lizzy Mobile.
1. Mama Nature Said
2. The Hero And The Madman
3. Slow Blues
4. The Rocker
5. Vagabond Of The Western World
6. Little Girl In Bloom
7. Gonna Creep Up On You
8. A Song For While I'm Away
9. Whiskey In The Jar
10. Black Boys On The Corner
11. Randolph's Tango
12. Broken Dreams
13. The Rocker (Single Edit)
14. Here I Go Again
15. A Ride In The Lizzy Mobile
Key Features:
· Bundle of 3 Thin Lizzy albums in SHM-CD format
· Albums included: Thin Lizzy (1971), Shades of a Blue Orphanage (1972), Vagabonds of the Western World (1973)
· Each disc features bonus tracks, remixes, single edits and BBC sessions
· First time these SHM-CD editions have been made available outside of Japan
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Monday 8th December
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| Year of Release: |
2025 |
| Artist: |
Thin Lizzy (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
SHM-CD Collection: Thin Lizzy | Shades of a Blue Orphanage | Vagabonds of the Western World (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 59.99, US$ 79.79
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| Format: |
SHM CD |
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| Record Label: |
Decca |
| Catalogue No: |
UICY-80640K~42K |
| Country of Origin: |
Japan
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
29 August 2025
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
THIHMSH873418 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
602478250774 |
| Genres: |
Rock
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| Related Artists: |
21 Guns, Auto Da Fe, Black Star Riders, Eric Bell, Grand Slam, John Sykes, Phil Lynott, Rockers, Scott Gorham, Snowy White, Wild Horses |
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Thin Lizzy |
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| Alternative Names: |
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