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JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: DELUXE COLLECTORS EDITION

Jeff Wayne

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JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: DELUXE COLLECTORS EDITION
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5655034
Catalogue No.
SMABX1242
UPC
636551924252
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Release Date
Nov 14, 2025
Format
16CD + 2BD
Weight
3.67
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$845 inc. GST
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Melbourne, AU
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MADFISH PRESENTS JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (THE DELUXE COLLECTORS' EDITION) - A 16-CD & 2 BLU-RAY ANTHOLOGY

For over four decades, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds has remained a landmark in musical storytelling-boldly blending orchestral majesty, progressive rock, and literary drama. Now, Madfish presents The Deluxe Collectors' Edition - a newly curated 16-CD & 2-Blu-ray collection, carefully assembled to celebrate this enduring masterpiece in stunning detail.

Put together with Jeff Wayne's full cooperation, this exquisite 18-disc set chronicles every stage of the album's evolution, from its landmark 1978 debut to spectacular live performances, bold re-imaginings, and never-before-heard 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.

INCLUDED IN THIS SET:
* 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 fascinating insight into the creative journey of Jeff Wayne's father, whose vision played a pivotal role in bringing this masterpiece to life.
* 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:
DISC 1 & 2 (CD) - Original 1978 Album
DISC 3 (CD) - The Coming of the Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes I
DISC 4 (CD) - The Earth Under the Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes II
DISC 5 (CD) - The Earth Under the Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes III
DISC 6 & 7 (CD) - ULLAdubULLA - The Remix Album I & II
DISC 8 & 9 (CD) - ULLAdubULLA II - The Remix Album & Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks
DISC 10 & 11 (CD) - Original 2006 Live Cast Recording
DISC 12 & 13 (CD) - The New Generation
DISC 14 & 15 (CD) - The New Generation - 2012 Live Cast Recording
DISC 16 (CD) - Piano, Strings & Some Other Things - Includes instrumental versions and Forever Autumn (The Duet), featuring Justin Hayward and Anna-Marie Wayne
DISC 17 (Blu-ray) - 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
DISC 18 (Blu-ray) - Alive on Stage! (2006) / The New Generation: Alive from the O2! (2012) + a plethora of bonus material

Encased in luxurious packaging, this is Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds as it has never been experienced before-a remarkable release that brings new life to one of the most ambitious musical creations ever.
Tracklisting:
Disc 1 : Original 1978 Album
1.The Eve Of The War -
2.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
3.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
4.Forever Autumn
5.Thunder Child
Disc 2 : Original 1978 Album
1.The Red Weed - Part One
2.The Spirit Of Man
3.The Red Weed - Part Two
4.The Artilleryman Returns
5.Brave New World
6.Dead London - Part One
7.Dead London - Part Two
8.Epilogue - Part One
9.Epilogue (Part Two) - Nasa
Disc 3 : The Coming Of The Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes I
1.The Four Narrators (Opening Passage)
2.The Eve Of The War - Original Unused Intro
3.The Eve Of The War - Early Band Take
4.The Eve Of The War - Stripped Down Mix
5.The Eve Of The War
6."that" Laugh
7.Out-takes 1 - From Horsell Common
8.Out-takes 2 - From Horsell Common
9.Out-takes 3 - From Horsell Common
10.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray - Early Version
11.Out-takes - From Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
12.The Heat Ray Versus The Jangle Piano - Martian Versus Man
13.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine - Early Band Take, Featuring Original Unused Intro
14.Richard Burton Out-take
15.Lego Toys - Original 1969 Radio Commercial
16.Forever Autumn - Original 1972 Version
17.Bar Count - Under Attack - From Forever Autumn
18.Forever Autumn - Early Version
19.Bar Count Continues - From Forever Autumn
20.Paperboys - Original Unused Out-take 1
21.Paperboys - Original Unused Out-take 2
22.Paperboy Shouts And Panicking Crowd - Original Unused Out-take 1 From Forever Autumn
23.Paperboy Shouts And Panicking Crowd - Original Unused Out-take 2 From Forever Autumn
24."ugly Brutes!" And "see Them" - Original Unused Out-takes
25.Forever Autumn - Early Version
26.Thunder Child - Early Version
27.The Four Narrators - The Earth Belonged To The Martians
28.The Four Narrators - The Red Weed
29.The Red Weed - Early Version
30.Unused Out-take - From The Red Weed
31.The Red Weed - Original Unused Parts 1
32.The Red Weed - Original Unused Parts 2
33.Jeff's "worth A Listen" Red Weed Alternative
34.Original 75 Radio Commercial
Disc 4 : The Earth Under The Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes Ii
1.Parson Nathaniel - 2005 Revisited Version
2.The Spirit Of Man - Early Version With Unused Acting Parts
3.The Spirit Of Man - Early Version Guide Vocals
4.The Spirit Of Man - Jerry, Doreen & Phil Acting Out-takes
5.The Spirit Of Man - Alternate Version
6."are You Ready Jeff'" - Acting Out-takes From The Spirit Of Man
7."are You Ready Jeff'" - Acting Out-takes 2 From The Spirit Of Man
8.The Spirit Of Man
9.The Spirit Of Man - Out-takes 1, Including Original Unused Script
10.The Spirit Of Man - Out-takes 2, Including Original Unused Script
11.The Spirit Of Man - Out-takes 3, Including Original Unused Script
12.The Spirit Of Man - Beth & Parson Out-takes
13.The Spirit Of Man - Out-takes 5, Including Original Unused Script
14.The Spirit Of 'mayan' - Parson Out-takes
15.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Is Killed
16.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Is Killed - Original Out-take
17.The Spirit Of Man - Guitar Solo
18."outcries" - From The Spirit Of Man
19.The Spirited Man - Strings And Acoustic Guitar Alternative
20.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 1
21.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 2
22.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 3
23.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 4
24.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 5
25.The Spirit Of Man - Beth Out-takes 6
26.The Spirit Of Guitars - Guitars And Strings From The Spirit Of Man
27.Tea For Two: Jerry & Phil's Late Night Cabaret
28.Parson Nathaniel Scream Out-takes 1 - From The Spirit Of Man
29.Parson Nathaniel Scream Out-takes 1 - From The Spirit Of Man
30.Original Parson Scream Out-takes
31.Original Spanish Parson Scream Out-takes
32.German Journalist And Parson Out-takes
33.Spanish Journalist And Parson Scream Out-takes
34."and There Was Nothing I Could Do To Prevent It" - Out-takes And Master
35.Parson Nathaniel - Original Unused Song
36."less Piano And More Air, Please!"
37.The Artilleryman Returns - With Unused Parts
38.The Artilleryman's Out-takes - From Brave New World
39.The Artilleryman's Out-takes - From Brave New World - Continued
40.The Artilleryman's Out-takes 2 - From Brave New World
41.Brave New World - Early Piano Demo
42.Brave New World - Early Band Take
43.The Artilleryman's "i've Got A Plan!" Out-takes - From Brave New World
44.Brave New World - Acoustic Alternative
45.Brave New World - Alternate Version
46.The Spanish Artilleryman's Plan - From Brave New World
47.Acting Out-takes 1 - From Brave New World
48.Acting Out-takes 2 - From Brave New World
49.Acting Out-takes 3 - From Brave New World
50.Acting Out-takes 4 - From Brave New World
51.Acting Out-takes 5 - From Brave New World
52.Original 40" Radio Commercial
53.Regressing Bar Count
Disc 5 : The Earth Under The Martians... Revisited - Original Studio Out-takes Iii
1.Dead London - Early Version, Featuring Original Piano Demo
2.Dead London - Early Band Run-through
3.Murderous Out-takes 1 - From Dead London
4.Murderous Out-takes 2 - From Dead London
5.Breathless Out-take - From Dead London
6.Epilogue 1 - Early Band Take
7.The Four Narrators - Epilogue
8.Unused Alternate Nasa Epilogue Out-takes 1
9.Unused Alternate Nasa Epilogue Out-takes 2
10.Unused Alternate Nasa Epilogue Out-takes 3
11.Nasa Epilogue - Spanish Version
12.Spanish Narrator Out-takes 1
13.Spanish Narrator Out-takes 2
14.Spanish Narrator Out-takes 3
15.Spanish Narrator Out-takes 4
16.The Eve Of The War - Original Narration And Acting Parts
17.The Falling Star - Original Narration And Acting Parts
18.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray - Original Narration And Acting Parts
19.The Fighting Begins - Original Narration And Acting Parts
20.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine - Original Narration And Acting Parts
21.The Exodus From London - Original Narration And Acting Parts
22.The Thunder Child - Original Narration And Acting Parts
23.The Red Weed - Original Narration And Acting Parts
24.How I Fell In With The Parson - Original Narration And Acting Parts
25.The Days Of Imprisonment - Original Narration And Acting Parts
26.What We Saw From The Ruined House - Original Narration And Acting Parts
27.The Artilleryman And The Brave New World - The Spirit Of Man - Original Narration And Acting Parts
28.Dead London - Original Narration And Acting Parts
29.The Epilogue - Original Narration And Acting Parts
30.Nasa Epilogue - Original Narration And Acting Parts
Disc 6 : Ulladubulla - The Remix Album I & Ii
1.Introduction (Hybrid Remix)
2.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine (Max Mondo)
3.Ulladubulla (Papa Ootzie)
4.The Eve Of The War (Sakin & Friends)
5.The Spirit Of Man (Max Mondo)
6.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray (Max Mondo)
7.Forever Autumn (N-trance)
8.Forever Autumn (Frederickse & Schurrer Dark Autumn Dub)
9.Thunder Child (Mister Joyboy)
10.The Eve Of The War (Martian Mix - Max Mondo)
11.The Red Weed (Mister Joyboy Remix)
12.The Spirit Of Man (K C W)
13.Brave New World (Todd Terry Mix)
14.Dead London (Apollo Four Forty)
15.Dead London (Mister Joyboy Remix)
16.The Eve Of The War (Hani Remix 1)
Disc 7 : Ulladubulla - The Remix Album I & Ii
1.The Eve Of The War (Hybrid's Fire In The Sky Mix)
2.The Eve Of The War (Sakin & Friends Extended)
3.The Eve Of The War (Tilt's Red Dawn Mix)
4.Dead London (Apollo Four Forty Instrumental Mix)
5.Brave New World (Todd Terry Extended Mix)
6.Forever Autumn (N-trance Remix)
7.Forever Autumn (Frederickse & Schurrer Dark Autumn Dub)
8.Brave New World (Dario G)
9.The Red Weed (Naughty G' Glow In The Dark Mix)
10.The Eve Of The War (Hani Remix 2)
Disc 8 : Ulladubulla Ii - The Remix Album & Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks
1.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray (Everybody Gather)
2.The Eve Of The War (Tom Middleton's Cosmos Re-edit)
3.The Spirit Of Man (The Spirit Of Dub)
4.The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand Remix Radio Edit)
5.The Eve Of The War (Dj Keltech)
6.The Spirit Of Man
7.The Eve Of The War (1980 Disco Steve Thompson Remix)
8.The Spirit Of Destiny (The Parson Versus Palene)
9.The Eve Of The War Versus Animal And Man (Forrest / Schurrer / Wayne Remix)
10.The Spirit Of Man - Spirit Of Dub (Tom Frederikse / Gaetan Schurrer Remix)
Disc 9 : Ulladubulla Ii - The Remix Album & Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks
1.The Eve Of The War (Remix)
2.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray (Immersive Take Over Moment)
3.Forever Autumn (Dance Remix)
4.Thunder Child (Remix)
5.Inside The Handling Machine (Immersive Take Over Moment)
6.Brave New World (Remix)
7.Dead London: The Aviation Lab (Immersive Take Over Moment)
8.The War Of The Worlds Tour Play Out (Exit 40)
Disc 10 : Original 2006 Live Cast Recording
1.Prequel
2.The Eve Of The War - Part One & Part Two
3.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
4.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
5.Forever Autumn
6.Thunder Child
Disc 11 : Original 2006 Live Cast Recording
1.The Red Weed - Part One
2.The Spirit Of Man
3.The Red Weed - Part Two
4.The Artilleryman Returns
5.Brave New World
6.Dead London - Part One
7.Dead London - Part Two
8.Epilogue (Part Two) - Nasa
Disc 12 : The New Generation
1.The Eve Of The War
2.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
3.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
4.Forever Autumn
5.Thunder Child
Disc 13 : The New Generation
1.The Red Weed - Part One
2.The Spirit Of Man
3.The Red Weed - Part Two
4.The Artilleryman Returns
5.Brave New World
6.Dead London - Part One
7.Dead London - Part Two
8.Epilogue - Part One
9.Epilogue - Part Two
Disc 14 : The New Generation - 2012 Live Cast Recording
1.Prequel
2.The Eve Of The War
3.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
4.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
5.Forever Autumn
6.Thunder Child
Disc 15 : The New Generation - 2012 Live Cast Recording
1.The Red Weed - Part One
2.The Spirit Of Man
3.The Red Weed - Part Two
4.The Artilleryman Returns
5.Brave New World
6.Dead London - Part One
7.Dead London - Part Two
8.Epilogue - Part One
9.Epilogue (Part Two) - Nasa
Disc 16 : Casino De Paris, Paris, 23rd May 1983 Pt. 2
1.The Eve Of The War - Instrumental
2.Forever Autumn - Instrumental
3.The Red Weed - Instrumental
4.Brave New World - Instrumental
5.Forever Autumn - The Duet
6.With Joy, Hope And Wonder
Disc 17 : Piano, Strings & Some Other Things (Blu-ray)
Instrumental Versions And Forever Autumn (The Duet), Featuring Justin Hayward And Anna-marie Wayne
1.The Eve Of The War - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
2.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
3.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
4.Forever Autumn - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
5.Thunder Child - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
6.The Red Weed (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
7.The Spirit Of Man - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
8.The Red Weed (Part Two) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
9.The Artilleryman Returns - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
10.Brave New World - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
11.Dead London (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
12.Dead London (Part Two) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
13.Epilogue (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
14.Epilogue (Part Two) (Nasa) - Hi-res Stereo / 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
15.The Eve Of The War - Hi-res Stereo
16.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray - Hi-res Stereo
17.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine - Hi-res Stereo
18.Forever Autumn - Hi-res Stereo
19.Thunder Child - Hi-res Stereo
20.The Red Weed (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo
21.The Spirit Of Man - Hi-res Stereo
22.The Red Weed (Part Two) - Hi-res Stereo
23.The Artilleryman Returns - Hi-res Stereo
24.Brave New World - Hi-res Stereo
25.Dead London (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo
26.Dead London (Part Two) - Hi-res Stereo
27.Epilogue (Part One) - Hi-res Stereo
28.Epilogue (Part Two) (Nasa) - Hi-res Stereo
29.Deconstructing Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds - Documentary Film
30.An Interview With Jeff Wayne - 2025 (Video)
Disc 18 : Alive On Stage (2006) / The New Generation: Alive From The O2! (2012) + Bonus Material
1.Intro (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
2.Prequel (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
3.The Eve Of The War (Part One) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
4.The Eve Of The War (Part Two) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
5.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
6.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
7.Forever Autumn (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
8.Thunder Child (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
9.The Red Weed (Part One) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
10.The Spirit Of Man (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
11.The Red Weed (Part Two) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
12.The Artilleryman Returns (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
13.Brave New World (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
14.Dead London (Part One) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
15.Dead London (Part Two) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
16.Epilogue (Part One) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
17.Epilogue (Part Two - Nasa) (Live On Stage!, 2006) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
18.Carrie And The Cannons: Behind The Scenes On The Cgi Sequences - Video
19.Bringing Back Burton (Video)
20.Making A Martian Fighting Machine (Video)
21.An Interview With Jeff Wayne (Video)
22.The Tour 2006 - A Journal (Video)
23.Intro (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
24.Prequel (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
25.The Eve Of The War (Part One) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
26.The Eve Of The War (Part Two) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
27.Horsell Common And The Heat Ray (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
28.The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
29.Forever Autumn (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
30.Thunder Child (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
31.The Red Weed (Part One) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
32.The Spirit Of Man (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
33.The Red Weed (Part Two) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
34.The Artilleryman Returns (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
35.Brave New World (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
36.Dead London (Part One) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
37.Dead London (Part Two) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
38.Epilogue (Part One) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
39.Epilogue (Part Two - Nasa) (Alive From The O2, The New Generation, 2012) (Video) Hi-res Stereo / 5.1
40.Cast Interviews (Video)
41.Jeff & Anna-marie Wayne Interviews (Video)