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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'Dream Into Action,' a special vinyl edition, 'The Farmyard Sessions,' is being released on August 22, 2025.
This 2LP set, featuring 140g orange vinyl, includes early versions of tracks recorded at Rupert Hine’s Farmyard Studios.
The collection boasts 20 tracks, including 4 new additions, with 17 tracks being pressed on vinyl for the first time.
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