From Loudersound.
UK prog legends Gentle Giant have announced they will reissue their eleventh and final studio album, Civilian, on vinyl and CD this Spring.
In a short statement the band said: “Happy new years Giant fans! We have an exciting update for you: In the spring of 2022, the original version of Gentle Giant’s final album Civilian will finally be reissued on CD & Vinyl. Stay tuned for more!”
There’s no more info at this stage, but the band’s reissues of their first four albums back in 2020 were pressed on 180 gram vinyl and feature their original gatefold sleeves and artwork, while reissues of Octopus and The Power And The Glory were remixed by Steven Wilson.
Civilian, recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys with Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick was released in 1980. The album contained shorter, more commercial material. The band split after a short US tour. Some rare footage of the Miami show on that final tour resurfaced recently.
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- Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory + Insert - UK - vinyl LP - £195.00, $251.55, €234.00 (New Item) (arrived 17-Mar-2025 17:00)on March 30, 2025 at 11:27 pm
GENTLE GIANT The Power And The Glory (Rare 1974 UK 8-track vinyl LP, a must for the British Prog collector with the classic line-up firing on all cylinders during their peak years, features the staple set flagships So Sincere and Playing The Game and the sublime Aspirations, hugely recommended! Fully laminated pinched spine picture sleeve with rounded corners complete with lyric insert. The sleeve & vinyl are a superb Near Mint - a real 'time capsule' copy with no need to upgrade WWA010)
- Gentle Giant - Interview + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £40.00, $51.60, €48.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 24-Feb-2025 17:00)on March 30, 2025 at 11:27 pm
GENTLE GIANT Interview (1976 UK 7-track LP on the green Chrysalis label, an often overlooked but firm favourite among Giant fans known by many for the trademark 'I Lost My Head' but also hiding sublime gems like Empty City, the avant-reggae 'GiveIt Back' and ahead-of-its-time prog rocker 'Another Show', complete with illustrated lyric inner, fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signs of play CHR1115)
- Gentle Giant - Acquiring The Taste - 1st - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £250.00, $322.50, €300.00 (New Item) (arrived 05-Dec-2024 18:00)on March 30, 2025 at 11:27 pm
GENTLE GIANT Acquiring The Taste (Rare 1971 UK first press 8-track vinyl LP on the Vertigo 'swirl' label - This album took the band into more experimental & darker areas but is still their own recognisable sound - a rich blend of hard rock & orchestration - with hints of influences from King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator. Complete with the poly-lined 'swirl' inner and lyrics printed across the inside, the gatefold picture sleeve has some light shelfwear scuffing to the edges / corners and has a vintage price sticker attached to the front, while also displays some spots of age discolouration but its pretty damn good considering it was never laminated. With just a few light signs of play visible, the vinyl remains in fantastic Excellent condition for its over FIFTY years. Now hard to find in any condition!)
- Gentle Giant - Interview + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £40.00, $51.60, €48.00 (New Item) (arrived 23-Feb-2025 09:34)on March 30, 2025 at 11:27 pm
GENTLE GIANT Interview (1976 UK 7-track LP on the green Chrysalis label, an often overlooked but firm favourite among Giant fans known by many for the trademark 'I Lost My Head' but also hiding sublime gems like Empty City, the avant-reggae 'GiveIt Back' and ahead-of-its-time prog rocker 'Another Show', complete with illustrated lyric inner, fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signs of play CHR1115)
- Gentle Giant - Giant For A Day + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.25, €30.00 (New Item) (arrived 23-Feb-2025 09:36)on March 30, 2025 at 11:27 pm
GENTLE GIANT Giant For A Day (1978 UK 10-track vinyl LP which features a pop rock sensibility, instead of their usual progressive rock sound. The glossy picture sleeve has a little shelfwear to the edges and comes with its lyric inner, whilst the vinyl appears barely played CHR1186)
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