This summer, George Michael’s 'Older' gets deluxe box set treatment

Originally released in May 1996 through Virgin Records, Older was George Michael’s third solo album. It reached No. 1 in the UK and remained for three consecutive weeks, spending 35 weeks in the UK top 10 overall.

The album produced six singles, two of which - Fastlove and Jesus To A Child - hit No.1, with the other four peaking in the top three in the UK. The album was a global commercial success, moving 1 million+ in the UK, and platinum in another 22 countries. 

Now a new deluxe limited edtion box set and other formats (2LP/CD/digital) celebrate the popular work on July 8. Pre-order HERE

The box set includes Older, newly mastered from original tapes and pressed on 180gsm vinyl across 2LPs for superior audio quality with expanded artwork. The set also includes Upper for the first time ever on vinyl, as well as Older and Upper on CD.

Presented in a rigid double slipcase, this package contains 5 CDs and 3 LPs. Also included is a 12” x 12” 48-page book, The Story of Older, featuring a new essay by Dan Davies, rare and previously unseen photos. The set also includes 3 12” x 12” art prints of George.

“I think I composed the best, most healing piece of music that I’ve written in my life with this album … Older is my greatest moment” – George Michael (at the time of release).

Track listing: 

OLDER VINYL

SIDE A

1. Jesus to a Child - 06:49

2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 - 05:27
3. Older - 05:32

SIDE B

4. Spinning the Wheel - 06:09
5. It Doesn't Really Matter - 04:49
6. The Strangest Thing - 06:00

SIDE C

7. To Be Forgiven - 05:21

8. Move On - 04:45

9. Star People - 05:15

SIDE D

10. You Have Been Loved - 05:27

11. Free - 02:59

UPPER VINYL

SIDE A

1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 - 04:54

2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) - 04:41

3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) - 05:42

SIDE B

4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) - 04:41

5. You Know That I Want To - 04:37

6. Safe - 4:27

CD1 – OLDER

1. Jesus to a Child - 06:49
2. Fastlove, Pt. 1 - 05:27
3. Older - 05:32
4. Spinning the Wheel - 06:09
5. It Doesn't Really Matter - 04:49
6. The Strangest Thing - 06:00
7. To Be Forgiven - 05:21
8. Move On - 04:45
9. Star People - 05:15
10. You Have Been Loved - 05:27
11. Free - 02:59

CD2 – UPPER
1. Fastlove, Pt. 2 - 04:54
2. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Edit) - 04:41
3. Star People ‘97 (Radio Version) - 05:42
4. The Strangest Thing ’97 (Radio Version) - 04:41
5. You Know That I Want To - 04:37
6. Safe - 4:27

CD3 – MIXES ONE
1. Fastlove (A/C Summer Mix) - 04:55
2. Star People ‘97 (Radio Edit) - 04:39 *
3. Freedom '94 (Live Version) - 06:06
4. One More Try (Live Gospel Version) - 5:26
5. Star People (Unplugged) - 06:04
6. Spinning The Wheel (Radio Edit) - 05:00
7. Fastlove (Promo Edit) - 04:43 *
8. Jesus To A Child (Special Radio Edit) - 04:20 *
9. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Dub Mix) - 06:48 *
10. Star People (Forthright Club Mix) - 09:17

CD4 – MIXES TWO
1. Fastlove (Forthright Extended 12" Mix) - 09:23
2. Star People (Forthright Dub Mix) - 07:40
3. I'm Your Man (The Jon Douglas Remix) - 04:04
4. Fastlove Part II (Fully Extended Mix) - 09:36
5. Spinning The Wheel (Forthright Extended 12" Club Mix) - 08:36 *
6. Star People (Galaxy Dub Mix) - 07:11
7. Fastlove (Forthright Remix 7” Version) - 04:25 *
8. I Can't Make You Love Me (Studio Version) - 05:20

CD5 – MIXES THREE
1. Desafinado - George Michael with Astrud Gilberto - 03:19
2. The Strangest Thing (Live) - 06:00
3. Star People (Forthright Radio Edit) - 04:33 *
4. The Strangest Thing ‘97 (Loop Ratz Mix) - 08:49
5. Fastlove (Forthright Dub Remix) - 08:32 *
6. Jesus to a Child (Radio Edit) - 06:07 *
7. Spinning The Wheel (The Jon Douglas Remix) – 06:38 **
8. Star People (Galaxy Mix) – 08:09
9. Older (Instrumental Version) - 05.29