ASIA "Live in Tokyo' 2007 to make vinyl debut; John Wetton book in works

Multi-platinum selling English rock supergroup ASIA will release ASIA ‘FANTASIA, LIVE IN TOKYO 2007’ for the first time on vinyl as a 3LP set through BMG Records on February 24.

Recorded on Asia’s 25th anniversary 2007 world tour, and featuring the reformed original lineup, it features a booklet with band photos and sleeve notes. Album artwork was done by Roger Dean, who handled all the ASIA original albums covers.

Pre-order here: ASIA- FANTASIA LIVE IN TOKYO 2007

Lead vocalist/bassist John Wetton, Steve Howe (guitars), Geoff Downes (keyboards) and drummer Carl Palmer perform songs from their globally successful 1982 debut album Asia,  second effort Alpha and a song each from bands the musicians have also been associated with: Video Killed The Radio Star (Buggles), Roundabout (YES), Fanfare For The Common Man (ELP) and The Court Of The Crimson King (King Crimson).

Track list:

Side A
1.Time Again
2. Wildest Dreams
3. One Step Closer

Side B
1. Roundabout
2. Without You

Side C
1. Cutting It Fine
2. Intersection Blues
3. Fanfare For The Common Man

Side D
1. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
2. Don't Cry
3. In The Court Of The Crimson King
4. Here Comes The Feeling

Side E
1. Video Killed The Radio Star
2. The Heat Goes On
3. Only Time Will Tell

Side F
1. Sole Survivor
2. Ride Easy
3. Heat Of The Moment

In related news, Geoff Downes also announced this week that a book about John Wetton titled "An Extraordinary Life," is forthcoming via rocket88books.com. 

More than 70 people who knew and worked with John, from Family, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, U.K., Asia, the John Wetton solo band and beyond, pay tribute to him. Other contributors hail from the music industry. Scattered among the stories are personal and classic photos of John at work and play. 

Fans that sign up early can get a subscriber-only discount when pre-order begins; get their name printed in the book, get priority on the pre-order and be the first to get the book. 

For more info, go to johnwettonbook.com