Tales Of Mystery And Imagination

"Tales..." was re-released by Polygram Records under the Casablanca Records label in 1982 after the demise of 20th Century Records. This edition was devoid of the intricate liner notes on Edgar Allan Poe, but with a picture of Alan with circulating film reel around his neck... a.k.a. a cheap repackage and resell).

During the summer of 1987, Alan Parsons (and merry crew) remixed and remastered this album for compact disc. In this revamping process, the length of the original album was increased by approximately 5.12%, or 2:11. New additions include: new Ian guitar solos, additional synthesizers by Alan, and narration by the late Orson Welles. This "new" album made its debut in November, 1987 under Polygram's Mercury Records label with all the original artwork.

In March, 1994, Mobile Fidelity released its "Original Master Recording" of "Tales..." on their ANADISQ 2000 LP series. The album was transferred from the master using the GAIN system.

In June, 1994, an UltraDisc II 24K gold CD version was issued. This is the compact disc debut of the original 1976 album.

- Wesley Chun


The alternative cover, mentioned above, may be seen here.

- Santiago Corona


Unlike Eve, Alan Parsons' favourite Album is the classic "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" that began the Project.

- Dave


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Track Listing
Time Track Title Vocalist
4:13A Dream Within A Dream(instrumental)
3:57The RavenLeonard Whiting
Alan Parsons
4:38The Tell-Tale HeartArthur Brown
4:33The Cask Of AmontilladoJohn Miles
4:20The (System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor FetherJohn Miles
7:02Prelude(instrumental)
2:39Arrival(instrumental)
1:00Intermezzo(instrumental)
4:36Pavane(instrumental)
0:51Fall(instrumental)
4:46To One In ParadiseTerry Sylvester
42:35(total)
Credits
Narration: Orson Welles
Leonard Whiting
Bass: David Paton
Joe Puerta
String Bass: Darryl Runswick
Drums: Stuart Tosh
Burleigh Drummond
Guitars: Ian Bairnson
David Paton
David Pack
Alan Parsons
John Miles
Acoustic Guitars: Laurence Juber
Kevin Peek
Keyboards: Billy Lyall
Christopher North
Eric Woolfson
Andrew Powell
Francis Monkman
Alan Parsons
Cimbalom & Kantele: John Leach
Mandolin: Hugo d' Alton
Recorde: Billy Lyall
Recorder: Alan Parsons
Projectron/Synths: Alan Parsons
Backing Vocals: Jack Harris
Eric Woolfson
Jane Powell
Smokey Parsons
David Paton
Terry Sylvester
Stuart Tosh
Choir Conductor: Bob Howes
Backing Choir: The English Chorale
Westminster City School Boys Choir
Producer & Engineer: Alan Parsons
Executive Producer: Eric Woolfson
Arranger & Conductor: Andrew Powell
Assistant Engineer: Patrick Stapley
Chris Blair
Tom Trefethen
Tony Richards
Orchestral Contractor: David Katz
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