Name: Human’s Lib
Brand: Howard Jones

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PCDB2BRED903

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

CD and Bluray Edition

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Plastichead

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929190337


Total Cap

CDx2

Artist

Howard Jones

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Cherry Red

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

Howard Jones is a classically-trained pianist turned synthpop star. Born on February 23, 1955 in Southampton, he is a singer/songwriter, musician and producer. He signed with WEA on June 24th, 1983 and achieved great success in the UK during 1983-86 with ten Top 40 hit singles, including six that reached the top ten. His album "Human's Lib" topped the charts in 1984, while his follow up "Dream Into Action" reached number two a year later. Howard continues to tour and create new music.
Howard Jones is a talented artist who began his musical journey as a classically-trained pianist before becoming a synthpop sensation. Born on February 23, 1955 in Southampton, England, Howard has established himself as an accomplished singer/songwriter, musician and producer.
In June of 1983, Howard signed with WEA (Warner Music Group) and quickly rose to fame in the UK music scene. During the years of 1983-86 alone, he had an impressive string of ten Top 40 hit singles - six of which made it into the top ten charts.
One of his most notable achievements was his album "Human's Lib," released in 1984. The album soared to number one on the charts and solidified Howard's status as a prominent figure in synthpop music. A year later

Released in March 1984, Human’s Lib entered the UK Album Charts at #1 selling over 100,000 copies in the first week and spending a total of 57 weeks in the chart while achieving Double Platinum status with sales in excess of 600,000 copies. Four songs from this album were released as singles in the UK, all of which reached the Top 20: ‘New Song’ peaked at #3, ‘What Is Love?’ at #2, ‘Hide And Seek’ at #12, and ‘Pearl In The Shell’ at #7. As well as achieving great success in the UK, Human’s Lib and the various singles taken from it also enjoyed tremendous success internationally in such countries as USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and throughout most of Europe.

CD/Bluray - The Blu-Ray disc contains a 5.1 Surround Sound Mix and 96/24 LPCM 2024 New Stereo Mix of the entire Human’s Lib album plus bonus tracks ‘Always Asking Questions’, ‘New Song (Farmyard Version)’ and ‘China Dance’.

The 5.1 Surround Sound Remix and 2024 New Stereo Mix created from the original multi-track master tapes by the original ‘Human’s Lib’ album engineer Stephen W Tayler.

The Blu-Ray disc also contains Dolby Atmos mixes of ‘What Is Love?’, ‘Hide And Seek’ and ‘New Song (Farmyard Version)’ created from the original multi-track master tapes by Bob Clearmountain.

The CD contains the 2024 New Stereo Mix of the entire Human’s Lib album plus bonus tracks ‘Always Asking Questions’, ‘New Song (Farmyard Version)’ and ‘China Dance’.

Packaged in a digipack with a fully illustrated 12-page CD booklet containing brand new interviews with Howard Jones and Stephen W Tayler in conversation with Anil Prasad discussing the 5.1 Surround Sound Remix and 96/24 LPCM 2024 New Stereo Mix.

Human’s Lib

Music GB

Discover Human’s Lib by Howard Jones on Cherry Red. Available in LP and CD formats. Includes bonus tracks and 5.1 Surround Sound Mix.