Brand X - X Files (Japanese Edition)
Ultra Rare !!!!!
ULTRA-RARE COLLECTOR ALERT
• "The Holy Grail of Avant-Garde Jazz-Rock: An Ultra-Rare Japanese Pressing Unearthed!"
• "Strictly Limited Scarcity: Only a Handful of Copies Available Worldwide—Once They Are Gone, They Are Gone Forever!"
• "Witness the DNA of UK Fusion—Featuring Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Percy Jones, and John Goodsall in a Mythic, Highly Sought-After Japanese Edition."
- Near-Impossible to Find: The Ultimate Japanese Pressing
This is not the standard worldwide release. This is the ultra-rare Japanese edition, legendary among global collectors for its superior presentation and scarcity. Sourced from a vault cache, only a handful of these pristine copies are available. For serious progressive rock and jazz-fusion completionists, this is a final opportunity to secure a mythic piece of physical music history before it vanishes into private collections forever.
- The Ultimate Progro-Jazz Supergroup Dynasty
This retrospective traces twenty years of an elite musicians' network, making it an essential crown jewel for any vinyl or CD shelf.
• The Drumming Pantheon: Features a jaw-dropping rotation of the world’s greatest drummers, including Phil Collins (Genesis), Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes), Chester Thompson (Weather Report, Genesis), and Pierre Moerlen (Gong). • The Bass & Guitar Icons: Anchored by the fretless bass wizardry of Percy Jones and John Giblin, alongside the fiery, hyper-kinetic guitar work of the late John Goodsall.
- Vault Tracks & Altered Themes
Disc 1 blows the vault doors wide open, shifting from highly sought-after studio cuts to explosive, never-before-heard live environments.
• The "X-Files" Mystique: Features both the studio and live interpretations of their legendary, genre-bending take on "The X-Files Theme".
• Explosive Live Archival Cuts: Captures the band's raw, improvisational ferocity with blistering live versions of "Nuclear Burn/Cambodia" (Live at The Cabaret, 1993) and the elusive "The Other Side of the World" (Live at Zoo Drive, 1985).
- The Cult Legacy of the "eX-Tracks"
Disc 2 delivers the ultimate treasure trove of ultra-rare side projects and spin-off bands that are nearly impossible to find on standalone physical formats.
• The Fire Merchants Power Trio: Showcases John Goodsall’s thunderous, heavy-fusion power trio that pushed the boundaries of progressive metal and jazz.
• The Goodsall/Ciago Project: Offers a rare glimpse into experimental electronic and ambient fusion textures, proving the band's influence stretched far into modern avant-garde territories.
ULTRA-RARE COLLECTOR ALERT
• "The Holy Grail of Avant-Garde Jazz-Rock: An Ultra-Rare Japanese Pressing Unearthed!"
• "Strictly Limited Scarcity: Only a Handful of Copies Available Worldwide—Once They Are Gone, They Are Gone Forever!"
• "Witness the DNA of UK Fusion—Featuring Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Percy Jones, and John Goodsall in a Mythic, Highly Sought-After Japanese Edition."
- Near-Impossible to Find: The Ultimate Japanese Pressing
This is not the standard worldwide release. This is the ultra-rare Japanese edition, legendary among global collectors for its premium packaging, immaculate sound engineering, and extreme scarcity. Sourced from a vault cache, only a handful of these pristine copies are available. For serious progressive rock and jazz-fusion completionists, this is a final opportunity to secure a mythic piece of physical music history before it vanishes into private collections forever.
- The Ultimate Progro-Jazz Supergroup Dynasty
This retrospective traces twenty years of an elite musicians' network, making it an essential crown jewel for any vinyl or CD shelf.
• The Drumming Pantheon: Features a jaw-dropping rotation of the world’s greatest drummers, including Phil Collins (Genesis), Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes), Chester Thompson (Weather Report, Genesis), and Pierre Moerlen (Gong).
• The Bass & Guitar Icons: Anchored by the fretless bass wizardry of Percy Jones and John Giblin, alongside the fiery, hyper-kinetic guitar work of the late John Goodsall.
- Vault Tracks & Altered Theme
Disc 1 blows the vault doors wide open, shifting from highly sought-after studio cuts to explosive, never-before-heard live environments.
The "X-Files" Mystique: Features both the studio and live interpretations of their legendary, genre-bending take on "The X-Files Theme".
• Explosive Live Archival Cuts: Captures the band's raw, improvisational ferocity with blistering live versions of "Nuclear Burn/Cambodia" and the elusive "The Other Side of the World".
THE MASTER TRACK LISTING
CD 1: Brand X-Files (The Ultimate Anthems & Live Rarities) • 1-1. The X-Files Theme (Featuring Percy Jones, Frank Katz, John Goodsall) • 1-2. Nuclear Burn / Cambodia • 1-3. True To The Click (Featuring Franz Pusch on Synthesiser) • 1-4. Healing Dream (Showcasing John Goodsall's stunning acoustic work) • 1-5. Thalidomide Squid • 1-6. Born Pretty In A Disco (Featuring Pierre Moerlen of Gong on drums) • 1-7. Noddy Goes To Sweden (Featuring Mike Clark, Robin Lumley, Morris Pert) • 1-8. Kugelblitz (Featuring Phil Collins on drums, Robin Lumley, Morris Pert) • 1-9. Don't Make Waves (Featuring Phil Collins on drums) • 1-10. John 'No' Doe (Featuring Phil Collins on drums) • 1-11. X-Files Theme (1993 California Strand Theatre) [Japanese Archive Bonus Track] • 1-12. Nuclear Burn/Cambodia (1993 The Cabaret) [Japanese Archive Bonus Track] • 1-13. The Other Side of the World (1985 Zoo Drive) [Japanese Archive Bonus Track] [1, 2, 3]
CD 2: eX-Tracks (Extracurricular Vault Gold)
• 2-1. Dance Of Life – Goodsall/Ciago Project (John Goodsall & Ronnie Ciago) • 2-2. Saladin – Fire Merchants (Featuring Chester Thompson on drums) • 2-3. Inseminator – Tunnels (Featuring Percy Jones & Frank Katz) • 2-4. G. Storm – Wilding / Bonus (Featuring Phil Collins on drums & John Giblin on bass) • 2-5. Measure The Sky – John Goodsall Project (Featuring Bill Bruford on drums) • 2-6. Here I Am Now – John Goodsall Project (Featuring Bill Bruford on drums) • 2-7. Animal – Floor Project (Featuring vocalist Krash) • 2-8. Love Notes – Floor Project • 2-9. The Ocean – Malcolm Bruce Project (Featuring Percy Jones & Pierre Moerlen) • 2-10. Last Of The Mohicans – Percy Jones (Solo synth and fretless bass showcase) • 2-11. $10,000 Bookshelf – Percy Jones Propeller Music (Featuring Shankar on violin) • 2-12. Finger Power – Percy Jones & Frank Katz (Pure technical bass & drum clinic) • 2-13. From A Mountain Top – Floor Project [1, 2]