Orbital (The Brown Album)
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RELEASE DATE 23rd MAY 2025
| Indies Exclusive Gold & Khaki 2LP – |
Cat:LMS1725321 | Barcode:5061017253211 |
| Standard Black 2LP – | Cat:LMS1725320 | Barcode:5061017253204 |
| 4LP Boxset – | Cat:LMS1725318 | Barcode:5061017253181 |
| 2CD – | Cat:LMS1725323 | Barcode:5061017253235 |
| 4CD Boxset – | Cat:LMS1725319 | Barcode:5061017253198 |
Originally released in 1993, the ‘Brown Album‘ defied expectations and had a significant genre and cultural impact – showcasing the duo’s scope and ambition. It was also met with widespread critical acclaim upon release, with NME awarding it 9/10 in their review, and it was chosen as one of Mixmag’s “best albums of all time”. The album’s blend of diverse influences and its rejection of conventional norms helped to solidify Orbital’s reputation as The Godfathers Of Rave, expanding the horizons of electronic music beyond local DJ nights.
Standout track, ‘Halcyon + On + On’, became an instant classic, known for its ethereal atmosphere and haunting vocal sample from Opus III’s ‘It’s a Fine Day’. The track’s dreamy progression and uplifting yet melancholic tone made it a staple in film soundtracks and DJ sets, embodying the emotional depth electronic music could achieve. The album also includes ‘Impact (The Earth Is Burning)’ – another defining moment, and ‘Lush 3-1’ and ‘Lush 3-2’.
Over 30 years on, London Records re-release this genre defying album – loaded with 23 additional tracks – rarities and previously unreleased material, including ‘Live From the Limelight, New York 1992’. Also includes a hardback book containing unseen photos, a track-by-track by Phil and Paul Hartnoll + interviews and essays on the making of the album by esteemed music journalist Andrew Harrison, a slipmat and flyer recreations from the era.
Vinyl masters cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity.
2LP
Side One
- Time Becomes
- Planet of the Shapes
Side Two
- Lush 3-1
- Lush 3-2
- Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
Side Three
- Remind
- Walk Now…
Side Four
- Monday
- Halcyon + On + On
- Input Out
4LP Boxset
Side One
- Time Becomes
- Planet of the Shapes
Side Two
- Lush 3-1
- Lush 3-2
- Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
Side Three
- Remind
- Walk Now…
Side Four
- Monday
- Halcyon + On + On
- Input Out
Side Four
- Monday
- Halcyon + On + On
- Input Out
Side Five
- The Naked and the Dead (Live)
- The Naked and the Dub (Live)
- Sunday (Live)
- Remind (Live)
Side Six
- Halcyon (Live)
- Walk Now (Live)
- Kinetic (Live)
Side Seven
- Choice (Live)
- Satan (Live)
Side Eight
- Impact USA (The Earth Is Burning: Diversion)
- Semi Detached (Extended)
2CD
CD1
- Time Becomes
- Planet Of The Shapes
- Lush 3-1
- Lush 3-2
- Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
- Remind
- Walk Now…
- Monday
- Halcyon + On + On
- Input Out
CD2
- Halcyon
- The Naked And The Dead
- Sunday
- The Naked And The Dub
- Lush 3-3 (Underworld)
- Lush 3-4 (Warrior Drift) (Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia)
4CD Boxset
CD1
- Time Becomes
- Planet Of The Shapes
- Lush 3-1
- Lush 3-2
- Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
- Remind
- Walk Now…
- Monday
- Halcyon + On + On
- Input Out
CD2
- Halcyon
- The Naked And The Dead
- Sunday
- The Naked And The Dub
- Lush 3-3 (Underworld)
- Lush 3-4 (Warrior Drift) (Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia)
CD3
- Lush 3-5 (CJ Bolland)
- Lush (Euro-Tunnel Disaster ’94)
- Walk About
- Semi Detached
- Attached
- Impact USA (The Earth Is Burning: Diversion)
CD4
THE LIMELIGHT NEW YORK 1992
- The Naked and the Dead (Live)
- The Naked and the Dub (Live)
- Sunday (Live)
- Remind (Live)
- Halcyon (Live)
- Walk Now (Live)
- Kinetic (Live)
- Choice (Live)
- Chime (Live)
- Satan (Live)
