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Product Details
Label
Virgin Records
Catalog
CDVDL 1
Alt. Catalog
0 777 7 86003 2 9
Format
CD, Album, Reissue
Country
Europe
Released
1993
David Sylvian's Gone to Earth - 1993 European CD Reissue
David Sylvian's Gone to Earth was originally released in 1986, and is widely regarded as one of his most atmospheric and critically acclaimed solo works. This CD reissue was released in Europe in 1993 under the Virgin label (catalogue number CDVDL 1).
This edition is a single-disc version containing 13 tracks, rather than the full 17-track double album configuration found on earlier pressings. As a result, it offers a more focused listening experience, making it an accessible introduction to the album while retaining its core identity.
For collectors and new listeners alike, this pressing represents a more streamlined version of the work, ideal for those seeking the essential material without the extended original structure.
Musically, Gone to Earth blends ambient soundscapes with art rock and experimental influences, showcasing David Sylvian's transition into more atmospheric and cinematic composition. The album also features contributions from highly regarded musicians, and includes artwork by Russell Mills, whose visual style is closely associated with the album's identity.
Why this matters
This 1993 European CD reissue of Gone to Earth is a more focused single-disc version of David Sylvian's original double album. It is often sought after by collectors who prefer a condensed listening experience and the original Virgin CD mastering. This edition is increasingly harder to find in very good condition.
This 1993 European CD reissue of Gone to Earth is a more focused single-disc version of David Sylvian's original double album. It is often sought after by collectors who prefer a condensed listening experience and the original Virgin CD mastering. This edition is increasingly harder to find in very good condition.
Collector Notes
- 📀 Originally issued in 1986 as a 2LP set, with the second disc devoted entirely to instrumental ambient material — much of which is absent from later CD editions.
- 🧩 The 1993 CDVDL 1 release is a single-disc reduction, not a full reissue, presenting a significantly condensed version of the original album.
- 🔍 Early CD pressings show different track indexing and grouping compared to the original vinyl configuration.
- 🎨 Artwork by Russell Mills was created using mixed media techniques, combining paint, photography, and layered textures rather than standard sleeve photography.
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Track Listing (13 Tracks)
1.Taking The Veil
4:402.Laughter & Forgetting
2:403.Before The Bullfight
9:454.Gone To Earth
3:035.Wave
9:126.River Man
4:547.Silver Moon
6:088.The Healing Place
5:359.Answered Prayers
3:1110.Where The Railroad Meets The Sea
2:5411.The Wooden Cross
5:0212.Home
4:3113.Upon This Earth
6:24GBP 18.00
UK Price - Tracked Delivery Included
Condition & Stock
Used - Very Good. 5 in stock. All come with small-related surprise while stocks last so limited to 1 order per household.
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International Price: GBP 28.00 - tracked worldwide delivery included.
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