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For the first time, a box set will take a deep dive into the creation of a Billy Joel album – in this case, one of his most pivotal: 1976’s Turnstiles, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.  This new 4CD/Blu-ray set offers a thorough look at the album’s pivotal production, from early demos to live shows. In total, the collection boasts more than 50 previously unreleased tracks, including unheard demos, rarely heard songs, and selections from the album’s mythic early sessions featuring Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray of The Elton John Band. The set also features an unreleased 1976 at The Bottom Line in New York City and an expanded audiovisual restoration of Billy Joel Tonight, the late-1976 concerts taped for television. The set’s liner notes include a new essay by David Fricke as well as notes from the director of Joel’s archive, box set producer John Jackson. An Atmos mix of the original album by engineer Bradshaw Leigh rounds out the Blu-ray disc.  (As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)