Rory Gallagher

4CD Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2CD Highlights: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
3LP Highlights: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada

Over the past couple of years, UMC has been busy revisiting the catalogue of late Irish guitar virtuoso Rory Gallagher.  Following last fall's box set celebrating Gallagher's eponymous 1971 debut, the label is turning its attention to his second album, 1972's Deuce, for another deluxe, expanded edition.  The similarly expansive 4CD release, due on September 30, boasts a new mix of the original album; 28 previously unreleased alternate takes; a six-song 1972 BBC Radio In Concert performance; and seven Radio Bremen radio session tracks.  The package also contains a 64-page hardcover book with a foreword by The Smiths' Johnny Marr as well as additional essays, Gallagher memorabilia, and previously unpublished photos by the album's original photographer, the late Mick Rock.  If that's too much Rory for your tastes, UMC is also offering 2CD and 3LP highlights versions as well as an exclusive 1LP green vinyl edition of the BBC In Concert session.