From Ric's sons:
Our dad was a prolific doodler. His passing was sudden, unexpected, and beyond heartbreaking. Yesterday, we found his last doodle on his armchair. He couldn't have known what it would end up meaning to us. We love him so much.
SHAKE IT UP:
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SHAKE IT UP: EXPANDED EDITION features the original album – remastered in 2016 – expanded with rare and unreleased bonus tracks. An illustrated booklet accompanies the music and contains liner notes written by renowned rock journalist David Fricke, who details the history of the album with a new interview by band member, David Robinson. Available on CD, 2LP, and digitally on March, 30, pre-order your copy now.
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HEARTBEAT CITY: EXPANDED EDITION features the original album – remastered in 2016 – expanded with rare and unreleased bonus tracks. An illustrated booklet accompanies the music and contains liner notes written by renowned rock journalist David Fricke, who details the history of the album with a new interview by band member, Ric Ocasek. Available on CD, 2LP, and digitally on March, 30, pre-order your copy now.
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CANDY-O: EXPANDED EDITION, available now, goes beyond the original album’s 11 tracks with seven bonus tracks. Among the highlights are unreleased alternate mixes of “Let’s Go” and “Lust For Kicks,” as well as the previously unissued song, “They Won’t See You (The Northern Studios Version).” Digital remastering was supervised by Ric Ocasek and the album’s liner notes were written by David Wild, including a new interview with guitarist Elliot Easton. Presented in gatefold sleeves, the vinyl version includes music on three sides with an etching on the fourth.
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PANORAMA:EXPANDED EDITION, available now, builds on the original album’s 10 songs with four bonus tracks. They include the B-side “Don’t Go To Pieces,” as well as unreleased songs like “Shooting For You,” and “Be My Baby.” Digital remastering was supervised by Ric Ocasek and the album’s liner notes were written by David Wild, along with reminiscences from keyboardist Greg Hawkes. Presented in gatefold sleeves, the vinyl version includes music on three sides with an etching on the fourth.
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1978-1987
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THE ELEKTRA YEARS 1978-1987 includes six studio albums, each one presented in a replica sleeve with original artwork. Ric Ocasek oversaw digital remastering for the set, while drummer David Robinson – who helped create The Cars’ iconic album covers through the years – served as art director. The six-disc collection is available now on CD and digitally. On Tuesday June 7, a limited edition vinyl version of the boxed set will be available with each 180-gram LP pressed on a different color vinyl.
The extensive set retraces the band’s musical journey in the studio and includes: The Cars (1978), Candy-O (1979), Panorama (1980), Shake It Up (1981), Heartbeat City, (1984) and Door To Door (1987). Among the 60 tracks are the band’s biggest hits – “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Good Times Roll,” “You Are The Girl,” and “Drive.”
Moving in Stereo:
The Best Of The Cars
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MOVING IN STEREO: THE BEST OF THE CARS will be available on May 6 on CD and as a 2-LP set on 180-gram vinyl. The collection is produced by the band, with all surviving members contributing to song selection. Ocasek also supervised digital remastering of all the audio with Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound.
The collection features the band’s big hits along with a rare, single mix for “I’m Not The One,” as well as a live version of “Everything You Say,” and a new mix by producer Philippe Zdar of “Sad Song,” a track from the band’s last album, 2011’s Move Like This.
Record Store Black Friday Release
For this year's Record Store Day Black Friday, make sure to head out to your local indie retailer and get the limited edition "Just What I Needed" 7" picture disc. Find your closest retailer here: http://www.recordstoreday.com/Stores.
Listen to a new arrangement of “Drive”, with Ben Orr’s iconic vocal accompanied by a 50-piece symphonic orchestra. The track is part of the upcoming collection 80s SYMPHONIC, featuring David Bowie, Tina Turner, a-ha and others. Pre-order here
Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Ric, Greg, Elliot, David and Benjamin, The Cars, on officially being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! It's a well-deserved honor. #rockhall2018 Watch the announcement here: https://rh-ino.co/rockhall2018
The Cars: Live at the Agora 1978 available digitally
If you missed the limited LP release of "The Cars: Live at the Agora 1978" for Record Store Day, you can now get it digitally or streaming on the link below! Check out the newly mastered audio of this classic show! Get your copy here.