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Rhino is continuing its series of Bad Company deluxe editions on May 26 with another pair of double-disc deluxe reissues from the band’s Swan Song years.  Run With The Pack (1976) and Burnin’ Sky (1977) have been newly remastered from the original production tapes. Each of these two seminal albums has been expanded with rare and unreleased recordings from the original album sessions. The CD versions of these Deluxe Editions include all of the new bonus tracks, while the 180-gram vinyl editions offer a selection of the bonus material.  The albums will also be available digitally.

Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke and Boz Burrell utilized The Rolling Stones’ mobile recording studio in September 1975 in France to craft the album that became Run With The Pack.  Upon its release in January 1976, Run made it to No. 4 in England and No. 5 in America, where it sold three million copies.  A cover of The Coasters’ classic “Young Blood,” penned by Doc Pomus with the team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, reached the U.S. Top 20, and FM radio also gave heavy rotation to the title track.  “Silver, Blue and Gold” became a fan favorite despite never being released in the single format.    The 14-track Run With The Pack bonus disc features previously unreleased early mixes of “Honey Child” and “Simple Man,” and an extended version of the title track.  Other highlights include the outtake “Let There Be Love,” alternates of “Young Blood” and “Fade Away,” and a jam session on the Motown classic “(I Know) I’m Losing You.”  The acoustic B-side “Do Right by Your Woman,” rounds out the disc and is its only previously issued track.

In the summer of 1976, the band returned to France once more to record another 12 songs for what would become Burnin’ Sky. They set up shop at Château d’Hérouville, the famed studio christened the “Honky Chateau” by Elton John.  Burnin’ Sky was released in March 1977, and reached the Top 20 in both England and America.  The 14-track bonus disc premieres previously unreleased versions of nearly every song on the album, including alternative takes and mixes of “Man Needs a Woman” and “Morning Sun,” plus an extended, full version of “Too Bad.” The outtake “Unfinished Story,” a song that was completed, but never released, also makes its debut.

Look for both of these Bad Company Deluxe Editions from Rhino on May 26.  You’ll find complete track listings for both formats below!

Bad Company, Run with the Pack: Deluxe Edition (Swan Song SS 8415, 1976 – reissued Rhino, 2016) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

CD 1

1. Live for the Music
2. Simple Man
3. Honey Child
4. Love Me Somebody
5. Run with the Pack
6. Silver, Blue and Gold
7. Young Blood
8. Do Right By Your Women
9. Sweet Lil’ Sister
10. Fade Away

CD 2

1. Live for the Music (Take 1 – Alternative Vocal and Guitar)
2. Simple Man (Take 3 – Early Mix)
3. Honey Child (Early Mix – Alternative Guitar Solo)
4. Run with the Pack (Extended Version – Alternative Vocal)
5. Let There Be Love (Take 1)
6. Silver, Blue and Gold (Take 1 – Early Mix)
7. Young Blood (Alternative Vocal)
8. Do Right by Your Woman (Alternative Vocal)
9. Sweet Lil’ Sister (Live Backing Track)
10. Fade Away (Early Mix – Alternative Guitar Solo)
11. Do Right By Your Woman (Acoustic Version) (previously released as Island (U.K.) WIP 6263, 1976)
12. (I Know) I’m Losing You – Studio Jam
13. Young Blood (Alternative Version 2)
14. Fade Away (Island Studios Demo)

All tracks previously unreleased except Track 11.

Bad Company, Burnin’ Sky: Deluxe Edition (Swan Song SS 8500, 1977) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

CD 1

1. Burnin’ Sky
2. Morning Sun
3. Leaving You
4. Like Water
5. Knapsack (The Happy Wanderer)
6. Everything I Need
7. Heartbeat
8. Peace of Mind
9. Passing Time
10. Too Bad
11. Man Needs Woman
12. Master of Ceremony

CD 2

1. Burnin’ Sky (Take 2 – Alternative Vocal and Guitar)
2. Morning Sun (Take 3 – Early Version)
3. Leaving You (Take 1 – Alternative Vocal)
4. Like Water (Take 1 – Rough Mix)
5. Knapsack (The Happy Wanderer) (Early Run-Through)
6. Everything I Need (Rough Mix)
7. Peace of Mind (Alternative Version)
8. Passing Time (Alternative Vocal)
9. Too Bad (Full Version)
10. Man Needs Woman (Alternative Vocal and Guitar)
11. Too Bad (Early Version – Mick Ralphs Vocal)
12. Man Needs Woman (Take 2 – Early Version – Mick Ralphs Vocal)
13. Burnin’ Sky (Take 1 – Alternative Vocal)
14. Unfinished Story (Outtake)

All tracks previously unreleased.

Bad Company, Run With The Pack: Deluxe Edition LP

Side One

1. “Live For The Music”
2. “Simple Man”
3. “Honey Child”
4. “Love Me Somebody”
5. “Run With The Pack”

Side Two

1. “Silver, Blue & Gold”
2. “Young Blood”
3. “Do Right By Your Women”
4. “Sweet Lil’ Sister”
5. “Fade Away”

Side Three

1. “Live For The Music” – Take 1, Alternative Vocal & Guitar
2. “Simple Man” – Take 3, Early Mix
3. “Honey Child” – Early Mix, Alternative Guitar Solo
4. “Run With The Pack” – Extended Version, Alternative Vocal
5. “Let There Be Love” – Take 1, Previously Unreleased

Side Four

1. “Silver, Blue & Gold” – Take 1, Early Mix
2. “Young Blood” – Alternative Vocal
3. “Do Right By Your Woman” – Alternative Vocal
4. “Sweet Lil’ Sister” – Live Backing Track
5. “Fade Away” – Island Studios Demo
6. “Do Right By Your Woman” – Acoustic Version

Bad Company, Burnin’ Sky: Deluxe Edition LP

Side One

1. “Burnin’ Sky”
2. “Morning Sun”
3. “Leaving You”
4. “Like Water”
5. “Knapsack (The Happy Wanderer)”
6. “Everything I Need”

Side Two

1. “Heartbeat”
2. “Peace Of Mind”
3. “Passing Time”
4. “Too Bad”
5. “Man Needs Woman”
6. “Master Of Ceremony”

Side Three

1. “Burnin’ Sky” – Take 2, Alternative Vocal & Guitar
2. “Morning Sun” – Take 3, Early Version
3. “Leaving You” – Take 1, Alternative Vocal
4. “Like Water” – Take 1, Rough Mix
5. “Knapsack (The Happy Wanderer)” – Early Run Through
6. “Everything I Need” – Take 2, Rough Mix

Side Four

1. “Peace Of Mind” – Alternative Version
2. “Passing Time” – Alternative Vocal
3. “Man Needs Woman” – Alternative Vocal & Guitar
4. “Too Bad” – Full Version
5. “Man Needs Woman” – Take 2, Early Version, Mick Ralphs Vocal
6. “Unfinished Story” – Previously Unreleased