"Forever Changes" is second only to "Kilimajaro" in the amount of times I have purchased an album. They both started (of course) with that first copy. Then over the years spotting copies in charity shops, on eBay, or as newly expanded re-issues... the acquisitive vortex drew me in... and down the rabbit hole. I lost the light. Otherworldly.. yeah.
"Forever Changes" Original US stereo and mono, original UK stereo, late 70s UK repress stereo. Three CD versions with various expansions, additional tracks extra discs, alternate mixes...
"Kilimanjaro"... I simply cannot begin... 1st, 2nd, 3rd UK Mercury, another one, US vinyl version, 2 X Cassette versions, UK CD, US CD, UK expanded, UK 3 X CD set...
Nothing could persuade me to buy another copy of either ever again. Two of my favourite albums of all time. But for me... the madness HAD to stop.
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