Legendary artist John Cale is set to reissue two of his classic early solo albums, 1972’s The Academy in Peril, as well as a deluxe version of 1973’s Paris 1919. The reissue date is set for November 15th via Domino. As the announcement notes, both records have been remastered by Heba Kadry and will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital streaming platforms.
“Revisiting work from the past is a double-edged sword for me. Of course, it’s bound to happen when you’ve been making music for 60 years or so,” Cale said of the reissues in a press release. He continued:
“What’s unique about this process with Domino, is their desire to get it right. Not merely reissuing something for the sake of an anniversary or racking up a catalog favorite—but finding new treasures and highlighting what made it special in the first place. After hearing the test pressings, it occurred to me that the new mastering was a major part of how these works will be presented, rather than simply being preserved. There are moments of clarity and even a laugh or two had by revisiting not only the music but recalling the sessions (and antics) that made up what became these two recordings. It is my pleasure to share these with you… again.”
The remastered reissue of The Academy in Peril features a bonus track, “Temper,” while the deluxe edition of Paris 1919 includes previously unreleased tape audio, a drone mix of “Hanky Panky Nohow,” a new track called “Fever Dream 2024: You’re a Ghost,” outtakes, and more.
You can pre-order both reissues of John Cale’s The Academy in Peril and Paris 1919 here.
