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Color: Clear. 180g, Gatefold sleeve, printed insert poly-lined inner. UPC: 711297534146 The Alan Parsons Project second studio album I Robot , widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums of all time, is re-issued in a variety of different formats. The album was originally released in July 1977, and draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov's science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries including the USA, Germany, Australia and Canada. Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell. Boxset Contents: 4CDs containing a stereo remaster of the original album by Miles Showell plus 70 bonus tracks (47 previously unreleased) from studio out-takes Featuring stunning Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Alan Parsons from the original multi-track master tapes along with a new stereo HD remaster of the original album by Miles Showell. Blu-ray also contains the restored I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You promotional video and interview footage of Eric Woolfson discussing the album. The 45rpm 180gm heavyweight vinyl 2LP in a gatefold sleeve contains a half speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. A beautifully fully illustrated 12" x 12" hardback casebound book featuring interviews with Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians/lead vocalists as well as full lyrics and commentary on the bonus tracks. Replica original press folder containing a giant A1 sized poster, reproduction of original biographies, press photo, press letter and promotional postcard.