{"product_id":"cat-yusuf-stevens-mona-bone-jakon-vinyl-deluxe","title":"Cat ( Yusuf ) Stevens - Mona Bone Jakon 7xLP (Deluxe)","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril 1970 Island Records saw the release of ‘Mona Bone Jakon’. The album represents one of the most profound artistic metamorphoses of the 20th Century: the cleanly shaven Carnaby Street pop-star incarnation of Cat Stevens, who brought us ‘I Love My Dog’ and ‘Matthew \u0026amp; Son,’ fades into the mist of a bygone era, emerging from the shadows as a new man, musician, and authentic lyrical master of metaphor, whose songs would help define a new genre for a generation of music lovers, and pave the way for a poignan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a near-fatal battle with TB and extended period of convalescence during which he studied classical music, metaphysical literature and meditative self-reflection, Mona Bone Jakon is equal parts painful torment, self-referential humour and spiritual awakening. It is deeply revealing of the man he was becoming and the journey he was embarking on that would last a lifetime. Through its stunning and often overlooked crop of songs we encounter an artist who has discovered himself but is unsure of whet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarking the start of a long-running creative partnership with producer (and former Yardbird) Paul Samwell-Smith, the album includes the deeply Romantic “Lady D’Arbanville”, The spiritually uplifting ‘I Think I See The Light’, the tongue-in-cheek ‘Pop Star’ and the heart-rendering ‘Trouble’ – which has connected with many a tormented soul including Elliott Smith, Chris Cornell and John Frusciante who have all covered the song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e50 years on, the songs on ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ still sound as fresh as the day they were recorded. Presented here in a new 2020 Remastered version on CD, and a new 2020 Mix by David Hefti on CD and LP, the Super Deluxe Edition also includes an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased studio material, and a fourth CD featuring 18 live performances from 1970\/71. The 2020 remaster was completed at Abbey Road Studios, and was overseen by original album producer, Paul Samwell-Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 50th anniversary set is completed with a live 12” etched vinyl E.P. of the rare audience recording of “Live At Plumpton Jazz \u0026amp; Blues Festival” from August, 1970, and with a BluRay disc featuring the original promo video of “Lady D’Arbanville”, plus eight live TV performances, and the HD audio of the new Mona Bone Jakon 2020 Mix. There’s also a selection of memorabilia including Island Records press kit, two Island press photos, a replica 1970 Plumpton Jazz and Blues flyer, a Cat Stevens tour sticker an\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMona Bone Jakon (Super Deluxe Edition)\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Sonic Highway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51596515016999,"sku":"602508395178","price":251.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/0640\/5927\/files\/3868937-2632944.jpg?v=1783419390","url":"https:\/\/www.corkyscoffee.com\/products\/cat-yusuf-stevens-mona-bone-jakon-vinyl-deluxe","provider":"Corkys Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}