Madfish Box Set: JEFF WAYNE`S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
MADFISH Box Set: 08.08. JEFF WAYNE`S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS – "2025 COLLECTORS' EDITION" BOX SET
Die Deluxe Collectors Edition enthält 16 CDs und 2 Blu-rays sowie jede Menge hervorragende Sammlerinhalte, darunter ein wunderschönes gebundenes Buch mit 156 Seiten, ein 24-seitiges Buch, das Jeffs Vater Jerry gewidmet ist, ein 12-seitiges Drehbuchbuch, Kunstdrucke und mehr.
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Award-Winning Composer Jeff Wayne Announces Biggest Ever Collectors’ Edition Boxset of his Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – celebrating half a century
…exactly half a century since Jeff Wayne bought the rights from HG Wells’ son, Frank Wells, The War of The Worlds fever invades the UK with the current live hit tour, and now Wayne unveils his biggest ever collectors’ edition boxset
THE DELUXE COLLECTORS’ EDITION + THE ULTIMATE COLLECTORS’ EDITION, SET FOR RELEASE ON 8 AUGUST 2025
For nearly five decades, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds* has remained a monumental achievement in musical storytelling—an audacious fusion of orchestral grandeur, genre-bending music, and literary drama. Now, 50 years since Jeff Wayne and his father bought the rights from Frank Wells, HG’s son (allowing him to realise the written novel in musical form), Madfish presents two extraordinary 2025 collector’s editions – The Deluxe Collectors’ Edition & The Ultimate Collectors’ Edition. Meticulously crafted with the full cooperation of Jeff Wayne, these boxsets contain 16 CDs, 2 Blu-rays and a plethora of collectible content. This CD announcement ramps up The War of The Worlds fever as Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ tour sees sell-out shows across the UK until Easter Sunday 2025 before moving on to Europe; and hot-footing the re-charting of The War of The Worlds remix album last Autum.
Jeff Wayne comments, “It’s 50 years since Frank Wells, the son of HG Wells, entrusted my father and I, by selling us the rights to what became my Musical Version of The War of The Worlds. I guess it’s fair to say that no one would have believed that my original double album would have sold over 16 million copies globally, with various multi-media projects and renditions, including arena tours since 2006 which are still touring across the UK & Europe today. The chances of that success felt like a million to one, but now, almost 50 years, on I’m celebrating with the release of The Deluxe Collectors’ Edition and Ultimate Collectors’ Edition box sets. I hope you enjoy it as much as I and the team at Madfish have enjoyed creating it."
In addition to this extensive collection, The Ultimate Collectors’ Edition also includes a beautifully reproduced and highly collectible manuscript sheet from Jeff Wayne’s personal archives, individually signed by the composer himself, alongside 2 double LPs pressed on gold vinyl and blue vinyl.
These exquisite new 2025 editions chronicle every stage of the double album’s evolution, from its landmark 1978 debut to spectacular live performances, bold re-imaginings, and archival treasures. Relive the gravitas of Richard Burton’s narration, the seismic intensity of the Martian invasion, and the powerful performances of both the original album and 2012’s The New Generation, featuring the talents of Liam Neeson, Ricky Wilson, Gary Barlow, Jason Donovan, Joss Stone, Maverick Sabre and more.
The Deluxe Collectors' Edition
INCLUDED IN THE DELUXE COLLECTORS’ EDITION:
• 156-Page Hardback Book – Featuring a comprehensive new essay by acclaimed author Peter Doggett, stunning reimagined artwork, and an in-depth look at a treasure trove of rare memorabilia.
• 24-Page Jerry Wayne Book – A book on the background and influence of Jeff’s father, Jerry, who before becoming Exec Producer of The War of The Worlds, was an entertainer and No.1 recording artist in the US with a fascinating history.
• 12-Page Script Book – A faithful reproduction of the original script - a unique glimpse into the musical’s narrative and dramatic construction.
• Detailed Story Map – A beautifully designed visual representation of The War of The Worlds storyline, charting the Martian invasion and human struggle for survival.
• Two Exclusive Art Prints – High-quality prints featuring newly commissioned artwork.
• Certificate of Authenticity – Officially verifying this as an authentic edition.
DISC BREAKDOWN:
1 & 2 (CD) – Original 1978 Album
3 (CD) – The Coming of the Martians... Revisited – Original Studio Out-takes I
4 (CD) – The Earth Under the Martians... Revisited – Original Studio Out-takes II
5 (CD) – The Earth Under the Martians... Revisited – Original Studio Out-takes III
6 & 7 (CD) – ULLAdubULLA – The Remix Album I & II
8 & 9 (CD) – ULLAdubULLA II – The Remix Album & Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks
10 & 11 (CD) – Original 2006 Live Cast Recording
12 & 13 (CD) – The New Generation
14 & 15 (CD) – The New Generation – 2012 Live Cast Recording
16 (CD) – Piano, Strings & Some Other Things – Includes instrumental versions and Forever Autumn (The Duet), featuring Justin Hayward and Anna-Marie Wayne
17 (Blu-ray 1) – The War of The Worlds (96/24 Stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos) + The New Generation (96/24 Stereo) + Original 2005 Documentary & New 2025 Jeff Wayne Interview
18 (Blu-ray 2) – Alive on Stage! (2006) / The New Generation: Alive from the O2! (2012) + a plethora of bonus material
The Ultimate Collectors' Edition
As well as everything in The Deluxe Collectors’ Edition, The Ultimate Collectors’ Edition also includes:
· Manuscript Sheet Individually Signed by Jeff Wayne – A rare and highly collectible piece of The War of The Worlds history. Each edition includes a beautifully reproduced manuscript sheet from Jeff Wayne’s personal archives, featuring a segment of his original musical score, hand-signed by the composer himself.
· Blue Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Edition of The Original Album – Housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, this collectors’ blue vinyl 2LP edition faithfully presents the classic recording with a rich, immersive analog sound—bringing the heat of battle and the chilling presence of the Martians to life like never before.
· Gold Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Edition of The New Generation – Jeff Wayne’s 2012 reimagining of The War of The Worlds—featuring a new generation of performers—gets a spectacular gold vinyl treatment. Encased in a premium gatefold sleeve, this edition captures the evolution of the musical phenomenon with breathtaking clarity and warmth.
These two new editions of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds mark a new era for the legendary work. Encased in luxurious packaging with extensive liner notes and rare archival material, they offer the most definitive and immersive representation of one of the most ambitious and imaginative musical works of all time. The enduring appeal of this masterpiece continues to captivate audiences, with Jeff Wayne bringing The Spirit of Man 2025 Tour to venues across the UK and Europe from this March and into April ensuring its legacy lives on for new generations to experience. https://www.thewaroftheworlds.com/tickets
*The War of The Worlds: Jeff Wayne's musical version of HG Wells’ classic novel ‘The War of The Worlds’ is one of the best-selling musical works of all time. To date it has sold over 16 million records around the world and has been adapted into several foreign language versions. It has charted in no less than 22 countries, been number 1 in 11 of them and achieved gold or platinum status in all but 5, including 13 times platinum in the UK, 13 times platinum in Australia and 14 times platinum in New Zealand. The double album was re-imagined in 2012, called ‘JWMVofTWOTW: The New Generation’ and featured Liam Neeson, Take That’s Gary Barlow, Joss Stone, Kaiser Chief’s Ricky Wilson and others. The musical work has toured globally since 2006 performing arenas such as London’s O2 and Manchester Arena. JWMVofTWOTW played an extended Season in 2016 of 86 shows at The Dominion Theatre, London’s West End and released an Audible Original Musical Drama starring Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Theo James and Adrian Edmondson in 2018. A multi-award-winning Immersive Experience, originally booked for a 3-month season, is now coming to the end of its fifth year and has recently been extended for a further 2 years with an updated version set for February 2024.
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of TWOTW – The Immersive Experience features VR, AR, holographic performances and live actors, all set to Jeff’s iconic work.
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