Release date: 14-05-2009 (Originally released in 1968)

2009 issue UK 8-track LP [released as part of the Rhino Back To vinyl series] pressed on 180gram Vinyl. originally released in 1968 - 'Astral Weeks' remains not only Morrison's masterpiece, but one of the greatest records ever made. A haunting, deeply personal collection of impressionistic folk-styled epics recorded by an all-star jazz backing unit, its poetic complexity earned critical raves but made only a minimal commercial impact;-Presented in a sealed picture sleeve.

Tracks:
01. Astral Weeks
02. Beside You
03. Sweet Thing
04. Cyprus Avenue
05. Way Young Lovers Do
06. Madame George
07. Ballerina
08. Slim Slow Slider

Van Morrison's 1968 release, Astral Weeks remains not only his masterpiece, but one of the greatest records ever made. The haunting, deeply personal collection of impressionistic folk styled epics was recorded with an all star jazz backing unit that included bassist Richard Davis and drummer Connie May and its absolutely awash in overwhelming emotional beauty. The poetic complexity of the material combined with Morrison's vocal dexterity and passion make it one of those rare albums for which the word timeless is not only appropriate but inescapable.