After several years of planning, Mot?rhead and BMG are delighted to announce the start of an exciting, extensive and detailed ultra-fan-friendly release programme spanning the band’s career from the 70s, ‘80’s, 90’s, and beyond! Kicking things off with the “Mot?rhead ‘79” campaign – which celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the incredible “Overkill”, and “Bomber” albums with fantastic new deluxe editions. The ’79 campaign will see the release of the spectacular ultimate fan / collectors “1979” Box-Set. All 3 of these releases have been created with the full cooperation and involvement of the estates of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, “Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor. The “1979” Box Set contains: Both the original Overkill and Bomber albums half-speed mastered and pressed on 180 gram vinyl created from the original master tapes / Two double-live albums of previously unheard concert material from the ’79 tours / A 40-page period-accurate “music magazine” featuring unseen photos and fresh interviews regarding the era / The Rest of ’79 Vinyl, featuring B-sides, outtakes and rare tracks / No Class 7” single with gatefold art / The Bomber tour programme /Overkill sheet music book /’79 badge set
