The Real Thing - The Anthology (1972-1997) 7 CD Box Set

    Description

    The Real Thing – The Anthology 1972–1997 box set:

    This 7‑CD anthology (CRPOPBOX239) celebrates 25 years of the Liverpool soul group The Real Thing, best known for their smooth blend of R&B, funk, and disco.
    The collection includes 109 tracks, featuring:

    • Expanded versions of the band’s first four studio albums

    • Three additional discs of B‑sides, 7″ single edits, 12″ extended versions, remixes, instrumentals, and standalone singles

    • A 28‑page illustrated booklet with rare photos and a new annotation chronicling their career from 1972 to 1997

    Issued by Cherry Red Records, this set offers the most comprehensive retrospective of the group’s output, from early hits like You to Me Are Everything to later dancefloor favourites.

    Track List Overview

    Disc

    Content Highlights

    Notes

    CD1 – The Real Thing (1976)

    You to Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You, You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing

    Debut album with bonus single edits

    CD2 – Four from Eight (1977)

    Love’s Such a Wonderful Thing, Lightning Strikes Again, Rainin’ Through My Sunshine

    Includes extended versions and unreleased mixes

    CD3 – Step Into Our World (1978)

    Let’s Go Disco, Boogie Down (Get Funky Now), Give Me Some Emotion

    Expanded with 12″ mixes

    CD4 – Saints or Sinners (1980)

    We Got Love, Hard Times, Lady I Love You All the Time

    Full album plus alternate takes

    CD5 – Singles & B‑Sides

    Can You Feel the Force? (US Mix), She’s a Groovy Freak, Street Corner Boogie

    Rare 7″ edits and instrumentals

    CD6 – Remixes & Extended Versions

    You to Me Are Everything (Decade Remix), Can’t Get By Without You (Remix)

    1980s and 1990s club remixes

    CD7 – Standalone & Later Singles

    Raincloud, Down to Earth, Love Takes Tears

    Later career tracks and unreleased material

       
        Key Features

    • Label: Cherry Red Records / Crimson Productions

    • Catalogue Number: CRPOPBOX239

    • Format: 7‑CD box set

    • Total Tracks: 109

    • Booklet: 28 pages, fully illustrated

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        Description

        The Real Thing – The Anthology 1972–1997 box set:

        This 7‑CD anthology (CRPOPBOX239) celebrates 25 years of the Liverpool soul group The Real Thing, best known for their smooth blend of R&B, funk, and disco.
        The collection includes 109 tracks, featuring:

        • Expanded versions of the band’s first four studio albums

        • Three additional discs of B‑sides, 7″ single edits, 12″ extended versions, remixes, instrumentals, and standalone singles

        • A 28‑page illustrated booklet with rare photos and a new annotation chronicling their career from 1972 to 1997

        Issued by Cherry Red Records, this set offers the most comprehensive retrospective of the group’s output, from early hits like You to Me Are Everything to later dancefloor favourites.

        Track List Overview

        Disc

        Content Highlights

        Notes

        CD1 – The Real Thing (1976)

        You to Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You, You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing

        Debut album with bonus single edits

        CD2 – Four from Eight (1977)

        Love’s Such a Wonderful Thing, Lightning Strikes Again, Rainin’ Through My Sunshine

        Includes extended versions and unreleased mixes

        CD3 – Step Into Our World (1978)

        Let’s Go Disco, Boogie Down (Get Funky Now), Give Me Some Emotion

        Expanded with 12″ mixes

        CD4 – Saints or Sinners (1980)

        We Got Love, Hard Times, Lady I Love You All the Time

        Full album plus alternate takes

        CD5 – Singles & B‑Sides

        Can You Feel the Force? (US Mix), She’s a Groovy Freak, Street Corner Boogie

        Rare 7″ edits and instrumentals

        CD6 – Remixes & Extended Versions

        You to Me Are Everything (Decade Remix), Can’t Get By Without You (Remix)

        1980s and 1990s club remixes

        CD7 – Standalone & Later Singles

        Raincloud, Down to Earth, Love Takes Tears

        Later career tracks and unreleased material

           
            Key Features

        • Label: Cherry Red Records / Crimson Productions

        • Catalogue Number: CRPOPBOX239

        • Format: 7‑CD box set

        • Total Tracks: 109

        • Booklet: 28 pages, fully illustrated

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