-- Available November 20, 2007 -- Second Edition Deluxe Set - Linen-bound
deluxe edition features 2 CDs (Volumes 1 and 3) with bonus tracks, bonus
DVD, and a 40-page collectible book with photos, original liner notes, new
liner notes and a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity.
-- Available November 20, 2007 -- Vinyl Edition - Features 2 vinyl
releases of the original Volumes 1 and 3 with an additional 12-inch
featuring bonus tracks, a collectible album-sized book, plus additional
vintage postcards and posters.
-- CURRENTLY AVAILABLE -- Standard Package - Features 2 CDs (Volumes 1
and 3) with bonus tracks, bonus DVD of content and a 16-page collectible
book.
-- CURRENTLY AVAILABLE -- Digital Edition Bundle - Features downloadable
editions of both CDs (Volumes 1 and 3) with bonus tracks, video content and
an interactive booklet.
"The Wilburys Deluxe Edition sold out so quickly that it caught us by
surprise. We heard from so many disappointed fans it seemed the only fair
thing to do was to make a second edition," said Olivia Harrison.
In trying to explain how the Wilburys originally came together, George
Harrison once said, "The thing about the Wilburys for me is -- if we'd
tried to plan it, or if anybody had said, let's form this band and get
these people in it -- it would never happen, it's impossible. It happened
completely, just by magic, just by circumstance. Maybe there was a full
moon that night or something like that. It was quite a magical little thing
really."
The Traveling Wilburys BACKGROUND
The Traveling Wilburys was not a carefully planned band, not formed from
deep premeditation. Rather, the band was created in a casual blending of
genuine friends one ordinary afternoon, which turned out to be anything but
ordinary.
George Harrison needed a B-side song to accompany a European single release
from his widely regarded "Cloud Nine" album. While in Los Angeles, George
approached Jeff Lynne for help with the B-side, since he had co-produced
the album. It happened that Jeff was working with Roy Orbison on the
upcoming "Mystery Girl" album. Roy readily agreed to lend a hand in the
musical effort. As fate would luckily dictate, George's guitar was at Tom
Petty's house, and he too offered to join in and make some music. When the
group showed up to record, Dylan also lent a hand to help complete the
half-finished song George had written. George has often been quoted as
saying, "And so everybody was there and I thought, I'm not gonna just sing
it myself, I've got Roy Orbison standing there. I'm gonna write a bit for
Roy to sing. And then, as it progressed, then I started doing the vocals
and I just thought I might as well push it a bit and get Tom and Bob to
sing the bridge." The final result was a song called "Handle With Care."
George later said, "I liked the song and the way that it turned out with
all these people on it so much that I just carried it around in my pocket
for ages thinking, Well what can I do with this thing? And the only thing
to do I could think of was do another nine. Make an album."
The album they created was called the "Traveling Wilburys Volume 1" -- a
playful nod to the reality that subsequent volumes were unlikely. "Volume
1" was released in October 1988 preceded by the single "Handle With Care."
The album achieved wide critical acclaim, and most critics agreed that the
music was so extraordinary because of the modest ambitions of the band,
which translated to a fresh and relaxing sound. Rolling Stone Magazine
instantly called it one of the Top 100 Albums of all time. The album also
saw commercial success; it reached #3 on the Album charts, garnered
double-platinum status and earned the group a Grammy® for Best Rock
Performance by a Duo or Group.
In 1990, following the unexpected death of Roy Orbison in December 1988,
the remaining members reconvened to record "Traveling Wilburys Volume 3,"
dedicating the album to Lefty (Roy) Wilbury. With Harrison and Lynne
producing again, both "She's My Baby" and "Wilbury Twist" became radio hits
as the album reached #11 in the U.S. and achieved Platinum success.
DELUXE EDITION Track Listing:
Disc One
TRAVELING WILBURYS VOL. 1
1. Handle With Care
2. Dirty World
3. Rattled
4. Last Night
5. Not Alone Any More
6. Congratulations
7. Heading For The Light
8. Margarita
9. Tweeter And The Monkey Man
10. End Of The Line
Bonus Tracks:
11. Maxine*
12. Like A Ship*
Disc Two - DVD
1. The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
Music Videos:
2. Handle With Care
3. End Of The Line
4. She's My Baby
5. Inside Out
6. Wilbury Twist
Disc Three
TRAVELING WILBURYS VOL. 3
1. She's My Baby
2. Inside Out
3. If You Belonged To Me
4. The Devil's Been Busy
5. 7 Deadly Sins
6. Poor House
7. Where Were You Last Night?
8. Cool Dry Place
9. New Blue Moon
10. You Took My Breath Away
11. Wilbury Twist
Bonus Tracks:
12. Nobody's Child (previously released on "Nobody's Child: Romanian Angel
Appeal")
13. Runaway (B-side to "She's My Baby" UK CD and 12?)
VINYL EDITION TRACK LISTING
The Vinyl Edition features the originally released Vol. 1 and Vol. 3
Plus a Bonus 12" featuring:
1. Handle With Care (Extended Version)
2. Like A Ship
3. Maxine
4. End Of The Line (Extended Version)
5. Nobody's Child
6. Not Alone Anymore* (Remix)
7. Runaway
*previously unreleased
Contact Information: For further information about TRAVELING WILBURYS, please contact: Kristen Foster KFPR (646) 792-2230 Lellie Capwell Rhino Records' Media Relations Department (818) 238-6246 www.travelingwilburys.com