Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround

Part One

50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set

Kinks - Lola versus Powerman and The Moneygoround, Part One, commonly abbreviated to Lola Versus Powerman, or just Lola, is the eighth studio album by British rock band the Kinks, recorded and released in 1970. A concept album, it is a satirical appraisal of the music industry, including song publishers, unions, the press, accountants, business managers, and life on the road.

Although it appeared during a transitional period for the Kinks, Lola Versus Powerman was a success both critically and commercially for the group, charting in the Top 40 in America and helping restore them in the public eye, making it a "comeback" album. It contained two hit singles: ‘Lola’, which reached the #9 US, #2 UK and Germany - becoming the Kinks' biggest success since ‘Sunny Afternoon’ in 1966 - and ‘Apeman’, which peaked at #5 in the UK and Germany. The track ‘Lola’, written by Ray Davies, allegedly details a romantic encounter between a young man and a possible trans-gender person whom he meets in a club in Soho, London.

Original album tracklist:

Side A

  • The Contenders
  • Strangers
  • Denmark Street
  • Get Back In Line
  • Lola
  • Top Of The Pops
  • The Moneygoround

Side B

  • This Time Tomorrow
  • A Long Way From Home
  • Rats
  • Apeman
  • Powerman
  • Got To Be Free

Products

DELUXE 10” BOOK-PACK

This set is a limited edition, lavishly packaged, 50th anniversary deluxe 10” book-pack of that album, containing many previously unreleased tracks and versions. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies. Matt laminated rigid slipcase featuring the original LP cover reproduced with foil and metallic silver finishes.

CDs x 3

3 x CDs: Original album new remaster from original HD master tapes, singles (stereo and mono mixes), B-sides, alternate original mixes, new medleys with Ray & Dave Davies spoken word commentary, new Ray Davies remixes & original session out-takes, previously unreleased session & live tape audio, instrumental & acoustic versions, previously unreleased demos & BBC material.

7” singles x 2

‘Lola / Berkeley Mews’ original Italian picture sleeve (Pye Records ‎– P 67.023). Reproduced artwork, remastered audio, black vinyl

‘Apeman’ / ‘Rats’ original Portuguese picture sleeve (Pye Records ‎– PATS 7010). Alternate audio version of ‘Apeman’, reproduced artwork, remastered audio, black vinyl

Book

Deluxe 60 page, gloss-art hardback book with extensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos and memorabilia. Includes The Kinks ‘1970 Diary’

Photos

4 x 5” sq, light card, gloss-art photos.

D2C exclusive products x 2 (free with box set orders):

WHILE STOCK LASTS

7” Single: ‘Lola / Berkeley Mews’ original Danish picture sleeve (Pye Records ‎– 7N 17961). Reproduced artwork, remastered audio, clear vinyl

Badge: 1 x bespoke round metal & enamel pin badge (22mm diameter) using original album cover centre image

The exclusive, free, 7” single and metal / enamel badge with every deluxe box set order are available only while stocks last.

LP

This 50th anniversary LP release features the newly remastered original stereo album on black heavyweight vinyl in a carefully restored and replicated original gatefold sleeve. Includes a 12” booklet with comprehensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos and memorabilia. Features the hit singles ‘Lola’ & ‘Apeman’. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies.

2CD DELUXE

50th anniversary hardback book 2CD of the original album, containing several previously unreleased track versions. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies. Contains the original album new remaster from original HD master tapes plus alternate mono / stereo versions & mixes, new remixes, live and film tracks. Extended booklet with comprehensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos & memorabilia. Features the hit singles ‘Lola’ & ‘Apeman’.

1CD

This 50th anniversary Digipack CD release contains the original album new remaster from original HD master tapes plus alternate mono track versions & two new Ray Davies mixes. Includes booklet with comprehensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos and memorabilia. Features the hit singles ‘Lola’ & ‘Apeman’. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies.

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