Originally released in the UK on May 13, 1996 through Virgin Records, Older, George Michael’s iconic album, reached the pinnacle of chart success, where it remained for three consecutive weeks, spending 35 weeks in the top 10 overall.
The album produced six singles, two of which – “Fastlove” and the haunting “Jesus To A Child” – reached No.1, with the other four peaking in the top three. The album was a huge global commercial success, going 6x platinum in the UK, as well as verified platinum in another 22 countries – an achievement which is unparalleled to this day.
Older was George’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Hailed by critics as a triumph, it told the story of an extraordinary period in the life of the man who wrote, recorded and produced it, as he journeyed through one of the most turbulent periods of his professional and personal life. George channeled all his painful life experiences into one of the most personal, heart-felt albums he had ever written.
Older will be released on September 16, 2022
Also available: 2LP / CD / Digital
Pre-order https://georgemichael.lnk.to/Older
“I think I composed the best, most healing piece of music that I’ve written in my life with this album … Older is my greatest moment” – George Michael
TRACKLIST
OLDER VINYL
SIDE A
1. Jesus to a Child – 06:49
2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 – 05:27
3. Older – 05:32
SIDE B
4. Spinning the Wheel – 06:09
5. It Doesn’t Really Matter – 04:49
6. The Strangest Thing – 06:00
SIDE C
7. To Be Forgiven – 05:21
8. Move On – 04:45
9. Star People – 05:15
SIDE D
10. You Have Been Loved – 05:27
11. Free – 02:59
UPPER VINYL
SIDE A
1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 – 04:54
2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) – 04:41
3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) – 05:42
SIDE B
4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) – 04:41
5. You Know That I Want To – 04:37
6. Safe – 4:27
CD1 – OLDER
1. Jesus to a Child – 06:49
2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 – 05:27
3. Older – 05:32
4. Spinning the Wheel – 06:09
5. It Doesn’t Really Matter – 04:49
6. The Strangest Thing – 06:00
7. To Be Forgiven – 05:21
8. Move On – 04:45
9. Star People – 05:15
10. You Have Been Loved – 05:27
11. Free – 02:59
CD2 – UPPER
1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 – 04:54
2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) – 04:41
3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) – 05:42
4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) – 04:41
5. You Know That I Want To – 04:37
6. Safe – 4:27
CD3 – MIXES ONE
1. Fastlove (A/C Summer Mix) – 04:55
2. Star People ‘97 (Radio Edit) – 04:39 *
3. Freedom ’94 (Live Version) – 06:06
4. One More Try (Live Gospel Version) – 5:26
5. Star People (Unplugged) – 06:04
6. Spinning The Wheel (Radio Edit) – 05:00
7. Fastlove (Promo Edit) – 04:43 *
8. Jesus To A Child (Special Radio Edit) – 04:20 *
9. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Dub Mix) – 06:48 *
10. Star People (Forthright Club Mix) – 09:17
CD4 – MIXES TWO
1. Fastlove (Forthright Extended 12″ Mix) – 09:23
2. Star People (Forthright Dub Mix) – 07:40
3. I’m Your Man (The Jon Douglas Remix) – 04:04
4. Fastlove Part II (Fully Extended Mix) – 09:36
5. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Extended 12″ Club Mix) – 08:36 *
6. Star People (Galaxy Dub Mix) – 07:11
7. Fastlove (Forthright Remix 7” Version) – 04:25 *
8. I Can’t Make You Love Me (Studio Version) – 05:20
CD5 – MIXES THREE
1. Desafinado – George Michael with Astrud Gilberto – 03:19
2. The Strangest Thing (Live) – 06:00
3. Star People (Forthright Radio Edit) – 04:33 *
4. The Strangest Thing ‘97 (Loop Ratz Mix) – 08:49
5. Fastlove (Forthright Dub Remix) – 08:32 *
6. Jesus to a Child (Radio Edit) – 06:07 *
7. Spinning The Wheel (The Jon Douglas Remix) – 06:38 **
8. Star People (Galaxy Mix) – 08:09
9. Older (Instrumental Version) – 05.29
This beautiful new box-set is a treasure for fans and includes Older, newly mastered from original tapes and pressed on 180gsm vinyl across 2LPs for superior audio quality with expanded artwork. The set also includes Upper for the first time ever on vinyl, as well as Older and Upper on CD. Presented in a rigid double slipcase, this package contains 5 CDs and 3 LPs. Also included is a 12” x 12” 48-page book, The Story of Older, featuring a brand-new essay by Dan Davies recounting the stories behind the album with contributions from key people who helped make the record, plus rare and previously unseen photos. The set also includes 3 12” x 12” art prints of George.
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