The Dark Horse Years 1976 - 1992

George Harrison

The Dark Horse Years

Dark Horse Years - CD cover

Dark Horse Years - Box Front

Dark Horse Years - CD back

Dark Horse Years - Book Cover (Houses DVD) Dark Horse Years - Book Back Cover

Label Dark Horse

Catalogue No. GHBOX 1 (also 5940 850)

Release date 1st March 2004

Total time Disc 1 - 43:19
Disc 2 - 43:37
Disc 3 - 44:18
Disc 4 - 45:10
Disc 5 - 49:22
Disc 6 - 42:28 (SACD)
Disc 7 - 44:46 (SACD)
Disc 8 - 75:30 (DVD)

U.K. L.P. Chart Detail : Did NOT Chart

Detail : George Harrison's nineteenth official release, and first box set.
Credited to George Harrison

The Dark Horse label was founded by George Harrison in 1974 to allow him time and space to fully express himself as a songwriter and musician. Although it would be two years before his contractual obligations with EMI were fulfilled, in those two years eight albums were released by the label, so Dark Horse was ready for George's arrival.
Between 1976-1992, George recorded six albums for the label, the first four of which had never been officially issued on C.D. in the U.K. and even the other two had never been re-mastered. At last here they all are, initially re-issued as part of this box set put together under the close direction of George Harrison’s family. A sumptuous box set containing five re-mastered c.d.'s, one double SACD in 5.1 re-mastered sound, and one DVD.
The DVD is another fine job from “Abbey Road Interactive”. Contents includes a 10 minute promotional EPK for the box set, 7 promotional videos (including 2 for “Got My Mind Set On You”), 4 performances from “Live In Japan” and 3 clips from “Shanghai Surprise”. A surprise omission is the video for “Blow Away”.
The DVD which is packaged in a 44 page hardback booklet (GHBOOK 1), is set in a pouch within the back cover. The contents of the book include an article by Olivia, an essay by David Fricke of Rolling Stone magazine (both dated November 2003), many photographs, press clippings, comments on the inspiration behind the Dark Horse label, various transparencies and artist drafts for the label.
See full details of the DVD below.
The boxset is housed in a flip top box, similar in size and scope to John's Anthology.
On the whole, original artwork as seen on the albums has been used. Lyrics are included in each booklet plus extras not seen on the albums.
There are some obvious artwork alterations (see “Somewhere In England,”), and also there are more subtle differences i.e. the front cover font on the “George Harrison” CD has been replaced by his signature. Reading through the booklets, there are also a number of spelling mistakes (typos probably).
All-in-all this is a long awaited set that doesn't disappoint !

For detail of the original release, tracklist etc, and the new C.D. click the Album title web link.

For details, tracklist and timings for the D.V.D. see below !

C.D. - Disc 1

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: Thirty Three & 1/3
Plus a bonus track of:
Tears Of The World.

C.D. - Disc 2

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: George Harrison
Plus a bonus track of:
Here Comes The Moon (Demo version)

C.D. - Disc 3

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: Somewhere In England
Plus a bonus track of:
Save The World (Demo version)

C.D. - Disc 4

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: Gone Troppo
Plus a bonus track of:
Mystical One (Demo version)

C.D. - Disc 5

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: Cloud Nine
Plus two bonus tracks:
Shanghai Surprise
Zig Zag

S.A.C.D. - Disc 6/7

For the first time, a fully re-mastered digital c.d. copy of: Live In Japan
(No bonus tracks)

D.V.D. - Disc 8

The Dark Horse D.V.D.

Main Menu (1:00)

Chapter 1 - The Dark Horse Feature

A collage of interviews with George discussing Dark Horse, his hopes, his plans. (9:47)

Chapter 2 - The Videos

This Song (Intro 1:18 - Video 3:50)

Crackerbox Palace (Intro 0:40 - Video 3:27)

Faster (Intro 0:50 - Video 4:44)

Got My Mind Set On You (Vers.1) (Intro 1:12 - Video 4:04)

Got My Mind Set On You (Vers.2) (Video 3:50)

When We Was Fab (Intro 0:49 - Video 3:55 - Outro 0:38 George Speaks fondly of Ringo)

This Is Love (Intro 0:33 - Video 3:48)

Chapter 3 - Selections from Live In Japan

Cheer Down (Intro 0:30 - Video 3:55)

Devils Radio (Intro 0:44 - Video 4:23)

Cloud 9 (Intro 1:24 - Video 4:05)

Taxman (Intro 0:44 - Video 4:09)

Chapter 4 - Selections from Shanghai Surprise

Shanghai Surprise (Intro 0:30 - Video 3:55)

Someplace Else (Intro 0:44 - Video 4:23)

Hottest Gong In Town (Intro 1:24 - Video 4:05)

The "Live In Japan" chapter has a separate menu with a choice of three Audio settings:

D.T.S. 5.1

Dolby Digital

LPCM Stereo



Dark Horse Years - Box Front

Dark Horse Years - Book Cover (Houses DVD)	Dark Horse Years - Book Back Cover

Label	Dark Horse
Catalogue No.	GHBOX 1 (also 5940 850)
Release date	1st March 2004
Total time	Disc 1 - 43:19 Disc 2 - 43:37 Disc 3 - 44:18 Disc 4 - 45:10 Disc 5 - 49:22 Disc 6 - 42:28 (SACD) Disc 7 - 44:46 (SACD) Disc 8 - 75:30 (DVD)
U.K. L.P. Chart Detail :	Did NOT Chart
Detail :	George Harrison's nineteenth official release, and first box set. Credited to George Harrison The Dark Horse label was founded by George Harrison in 1974 to allow him time and space to fully express himself as a songwriter and musician. Although it would be two years before his contractual obligations with EMI were fulfilled, in those two years eight albums were released by the label, so Dark Horse was ready for George's arrival. Between 1976-1992, George recorded six albums for the label, the first four of which had never been officially issued on C.D. in the U.K. and even the other two had never been re-mastered. At last here they all are, initially re-issued as part of this box set put together under the close direction of George Harrison’s family. A sumptuous box set containing five re-mastered c.d.'s, one double SACD in 5.1 re-mastered sound, and one DVD. The DVD is another fine job from “Abbey Road Interactive”. Contents includes a 10 minute promotional EPK for the box set, 7 promotional videos (including 2 for “Got My Mind Set On You”), 4 performances from “Live In Japan” and 3 clips from “Shanghai Surprise”. A surprise omission is the video for “Blow Away”. The DVD which is packaged in a 44 page hardback booklet (GHBOOK 1), is set in a pouch within the back cover. The contents of the book include an article by Olivia, an essay by David Fricke of Rolling Stone magazine (both dated November 2003), many photographs, press clippings, comments on the inspiration behind the Dark Horse label, various transparencies and artist drafts for the label. See full details of the DVD below. The boxset is housed in a flip top box, similar in size and scope to John's Anthology. On the whole, original artwork as seen on the albums has been used. Lyrics are included in each booklet plus extras not seen on the albums. There are some obvious artwork alterations (see “Somewhere In England,”), and also there are more subtle differences i.e. the front cover font on the “George Harrison” CD has been replaced by his signature. Reading through the booklets, there are also a number of spelling mistakes (typos probably). All-in-all this is a long awaited set that doesn't disappoint !