THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Living In The Material World was George Harrison’s highly praised second solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution. With lyrics underscoring his enduring exploration of spiritual themes, the album resonated deeply with audiences and has become recognized amongst fans and critics alike as one of most poignant works of Harrison’s solo career.
Just five weeks after its May 1973 release, both the LP and its single Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) held the top spots simultaneously on the U.S. albums and singles charts. Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a “pop classic,” a work that “stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance.”
Lovingly overseen by his son Dhani and widow Olivia Harrison, Living In The Material World has now been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th-anniversary releases. Remixed by triple Grammy-winning engineer Paul Hicks (Beatles, Rolling Stones, John Lennon), the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than ever before.
The album’s success further solidified a winning streak that began with All Things Must Pass, the triple LP that topped the U.S. charts in early 1971. Later that same year, George organized two groundbreaking benefit rock concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, aiming to raise both awareness and funds for the starving refugees of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh live album, another triple LP, became a commercial triumph and global bestseller, ultimately earning the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Living In The Material World also lent its name to the 2011 Martin Scorsese-directed documentary of Harrison’s life and the subsequent accompanying book of photos, memorabilia, and reminiscences book by Olivia Harrison.
The super deluxe box set contains two CDs, two LPs, a Blu-ray of Dolby Atmos mixes and 12 previously unreleased recordings, a 60-page booklet with extensive sleeve notes, photography, and artwork from the Harrison archive, as well as a 7” single of the previously unheard recording of Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond), featuring Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Rick Danko from The Band, alongside Ringo Starr.”
