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Remember When Alan Parsons Finally Let His Longtime Collaborator Do Some Singing… And It Paid off in a Major Way in 1980?

Eric Woolfson begged Alan Parsons to let him do some singing. When he got the gig in 1980, Woolfson made the most of it.

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Remembering Ian Bairnson on what would have been his 73rd birthday. Across every Alan Parsons Project album, Ian’s distinctive guitar playing helped shape the sound of the band. His musicianship remains an essential part of The Alan Parsons Project legacy.

Wishing a very happy birthday to Lenny Zatatek, whose distinctive voice gave life to some of The Alan Parsons Project’s best-loved songs. From ‘I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You’ and ‘Games People Play’ to ‘Damned If I Do’, Lenny’s performances remain an unforgettable part of the APP sound.

For our followers in Germany, the German-language edition of The Alan Parsons Project official book is now available to pre-order from Hannibal Verlag. The Classic Edition can be ordered through German retailers, including Amazon.de. Pre-order here: hannibal-verlag.de/produkt/the-...

‘I Robot’, as it was meant to be heard. The 180g heavyweight standalone 45 RPM half-speed remastered 2LP edition is released on 31 July, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Pre-order here: alanparsonsproject.tmstor.es

Today, ‘(The System Of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether’ celebrates its 50th anniversary. Released on this day in 1976, the track was the first single to be taken from The Alan Parsons Project’s debut album, Tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poe. Listen here: approject.lnk.to/tales

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Clive Davis. Clive played a hugely important part in The Alan Parsons Project story and was kind enough to write the foreword for the forthcoming official APP book. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him.

Happy 81st birthday to Colin Blunstone. From the timeless ‘Old and Wise’ to the soaring ‘The Eagle Will Rise Again’, Colin’s distinctive voice brought warmth, emotion and elegance to some of The Alan Parsons Project’s most cherished recordings. Wishing him a wonderful day.

"It has never ceased to amaze me how much use that one tune gets." The story of Sirius, the dramatic prog anthem played at every FIFA World Cup game. Read here: www.loudersound.com/music/tracks...

The story of Sirius, the dramatic prog anthem played at every World Cup game

"It has never ceased to amaze me how much use that one tune gets"

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‘Pyramid’ returns on standalone 180gm heavyweight classic black vinyl LP. Featuring a half-speed remaster by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, this edition also includes a printed insert with a sleevenote featuring quotes from Alan Parsons. Released on 31st July: alanparsonsproject.tmstor.es

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of Antoni Gaudí, the visionary Catalan architect whose extraordinary work inspired the final Alan Parsons Project studio album.

'I Robot', as it was meant to be heard. The 180g heavyweight standalone 45 RPM half-speed remastered 2LP edition is released on 31 July. Cut at 45 RPM for the ultimate vinyl listening experience, the first edition also comes with a numbered Obi-strip. Pre-order: alanparsonsproject.tmstor.es

The first official book about The Alan Parsons Project arrives later this year. Pre-order by midnight on 7 June to have your name printed in the book as part of the Roll of Honour: alanparsonsprojectbook.com

'Pyramid Sessions’ is now available digitally. Listen here: approject.lnk.to/pyramidsessions Featuring 67 tracks, the release brings together early demos, songwriting diaries, rough mixes and vocal rehearsals from the album’s recording sessions.

Happy Birthday to Stuart Elliott. From Pyramid onwards, Stuart’s playing became a vital part of The Alan Parsons Project sound. Precise and powerful, his drumming brought drive and drama to some of the APP’s best-loved recordings.

'Pyramid Sessions' will be released digitally on Friday 29 May, bringing together early demos, songwriting diaries, rough mixes and vocal rehearsals from the album’s recording sessions. Listen now and pre-save Pyramid (Sessions): approject.lnk.to/pyramidsessi...

The ‘Eye in the Sky’ Blu-ray is released this Friday. Featuring a new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix by Alan Parsons, the Grammy-winning 5.1 Surround Sound mix, and a stereo HD remaster, it’s a release made to be heard in remarkable detail. Pre-order your copy here: APProject.lnk.to/eitsbluray

The remarkable story of The Alan Parsons Project told for the first time. A true collector’s piece, this deluxe hardback spans more than 200 pages on heavyweight art paper. Pre-order now to secure your copy: alanparsonsprojectbook.com.

Time is 45! The iconic single from The Turn of a Friendly Card was released this week in 1981. It was the second single from the album & the 1st to feature Eric Woolfson on vocals. The Turn of a Friendly Card was recently reissued on 180g heavyweight vinyl. Order your copy via the official store.

2026 will see the release of the first official book about The Alan Parsons Project. Coming later this year, the book is available to pre-order now at alanparsonsprojectbook.com

Remembering John Miles (1949-2021) on what would have been his 77th birthday. John’s unmistakable voice left its mark on some of The Alan Parsons Project’s most iconic tracks, He remains a cherished part of APP’s legacy: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/johnmilesplaylist

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of The Alan Parsons Project, and what better way to celebrate than with the first official book about The Alan Parsons Project. Coming later this year, the book is available to pre-order now at alanparsonsprojectbook.com

Happy birthday to Andrew Powell, whose orchestral and choral arrangements became such an important part of the sound of The Alan Parsons Project. Explore the full range of his orchestral and choral work with the APP: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/Orchestral

A reminder that for a limited time, you can have your name printed in the first official book by and about The Alan Parsons Project, available to pre-order now at alanparsonsprojectbook.com.

Want to grow your vinyl collection? Don’t forget that ‘The Turn Of A Friendly Card’, ‘Ammonia Avenue’ and ‘Eye In The Sky’ have all been reissued and are available on limited edition 180g heavyweight classic black vinyl. Order your copies here: approject.lnk.to/50threissues

The first official book by and about The Alan Parsons Project is now available to pre-order here: alanparsonsprojectbook.com Secure your copy now to receive first access to the Signature Edition. Limited to 650 copies. Also, if you pre-order now, you will have your name printed in the book.

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Tony Rivers. Tony provided backing vocals on ‘Some Other Time’ from ‘I Robot’, and Eric Woolfson co-produced his 1972 single ‘A Little Thing Like Love’.

We’re very saddened to hear of the passing of Christopher North, founding member and keyboardist of Ambrosia. Christopher also played keyboards on ‘The Raven’ from The Alan Parsons Project’s debut album ‘Tales of Mystery and Imagination’.

On 15 May, Cooking Vinyl will release the definitive Eye In The Sky Blu-ray edition, featuring a brand new 2026 Dolby Atmos mix by Alan. Pre-order here: APProject.lnk.to/eitsbluray This Blu-ray is a triple-threat of high-resolution audio, created for the most demanding listening environments.

Out now. The Turn Of A Friendly Card has been reissued and is now available on: - 180g heavyweight 2LP 45RPM audiophile edition - 180g heavyweight clear vinyl - 180g heavyweight black vinyl - Expanded CD Also available: reissues of Eye In The Sky & Ammonia Avenue. approject.lnk.to/50threissues