Sending birthday wishes to Clare Torry. She delivered the lead vocal on 'Don’t Hold Back' from the 1979 album ‘Eve’. Her performance remains one of the album’s standout moments. Listen again here: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/dontholdback

Born on this day in 1946, APP vocalist Chris Rainbow (18.11.46 – 22.02.15). Chris made a huge contribution to The Alan Parsons Project with lead and backing vocals on songs such as The Turn of a Friendly Card and so many more. Revisit every track he sang on: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/chrisrainbow

Announcing the launch of The Alan Parsons Project book! For more info, sign up at alanparsonsprojectbook.com.

45 years ago today, ‘The Turn of a Friendly Card’ was released. A concept album about chance, fate, and the allure of gambling, it remains timeless. Revisit the album here: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/friendlycard

Wishing a very happy birthday to Peter Straker, the distinctive voice behind 'Some Other Time’ on ‘I Robot’.

Last month, Cooking Vinyl hosted an exclusive playback of the Atmos mix of 'I Robot' to mark its reissue. After the playback, Alan Parsons joined fans for a Q&A live from his home in California. Here he is discussing how remixing the album in Atmos and 5.1 opened up new creative space in the mix.

You asked, Cooking Vinyl listened! We’re pleased to confirm that 'I Robot' will be released as a standalone Blu-ray on 12.12 Pre-order your copy now: alanparsonsproject.tmstor.es/ The Blu-ray features Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Alan Parsons, plus a brand new stereo HD remaster.

‘I Robot’ rises again! 🤖 The 2025 reissue is out now and available on CD, Clear LP and Arctic Pearl LP here: approject.lnk.to/irobot.

Happy birthday to David Paton. His unmistakable bass playing and vocals have been at the heart of so many classic APP tracks, from ‘I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You’ to ‘What Goes Up…’

It’s been great to see so many of you enjoying the reissued ‘I Robot’. 🤖 Whether you’ve been unboxing the Super Deluxe Box Set or spinning the new LPs, the response has been incredible. The album is available now on CD, Clear LP and Arctic Pearl LP here: approject.lnk.to/irobot

Last week, Cooking Vinyl hosted an exclusive launch event in London to celebrate the reissue of the classic APP album ‘I Robot’

‘I Robot’ rises again! The 2025 reissue is out now. Order your copy here: approject.lnk.to/irobot.

“You could put this in the dictionary as to how to do a box set.” In this video, Brendon Snyder is joined by co-hosts Pete Pardo, Grant Arthur, and Phil Aston to explore, analyse, break down, review, and discuss the new ‘I Robot’ Super Deluxe Edition box set. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFVh...

This Friday, the machine rises once more. The classic Alan Parsons Project album ‘I Robot’ is reissued in a variety of special formats. Remastered at Abbey Road, this landmark release is available as a Super Deluxe Box Set, black and clear vinyl editions, and an expanded CD.

Thanks to Brendon Snyder for his brilliantly comprehensive unboxing review of the ‘I Robot’ super deluxe box set, which is released next week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4sK...

In this 2009 interview, Eric Woolfson reflects on the fortunate timing of ‘I Robot’s’ release in 1977, the same year Star Wars hit cinemas and robots became a cultural phenomenon. With a robot-like figure on the cover, the album tapped into the moment perfectly. ‘I Robot’ is reissued next week!

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Emily Blunt, is out in cinemas this week and features a track from The Alan Parsons Project. Have you seen the film yet, and did you spot the APP track?

Happy Birthday to APP vocalist Jack Harris. Jack’s distinctive voice can be heard leading ‘Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)’ on ‘I Robot’ and ‘Pyramania’ from ‘Pyramid'.

In this 2009 clip, Eric Woolfson reflects on ‘Don’t Let It Show’ and how its meaning can be both completely obvious and yet intriguingly obscure. The song appears on the classic Alan Parsons Project album ‘I Robot’, which will be reissued on 17 October. Pre-order your copy: approject.lnk.to/irobot.

Thanks to Phil Aston at Now Spinning Magazine for his thoughtful and in-depth review of the ‘I Robot’ super deluxe box set. Want to explore it for yourself? youtube.com/watch?v=NWCPZ5G_Y4A

Happy birthday to Stuart Tosh, born on this day in 1948. Drummer & percussionist, Stuart played on ‘Tales of Mystery and Imagination’ and ‘I Robot’.

Exciting news from Cooking Vinyl. Experience the world premiere of The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot in Dolby Atmos. Hosted by Joel McIver + live Q&A w/ Alan Parsons.📍Tileyard, London, Oct 16th 18 hrs. Tickets: approject.lnk.to/irobotatmos

The official video for ‘I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You’ has been restored with the newly remastered audio, watch it now on YouTube: youtu.be/qOwFVowEugQ?... The official video features on the blu-ray disc that's included in the 'I Robot' Super Deluxe Box Set.

Lenny Zakatek’s vocal on 'I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You' is the finishing touch on one of The Alan Parsons Project’s most enduring songs. Before lending his voice to APP, Lenny fronted the band Gonzalez, who were represented by Eric Woolfson prior to his partnership with Alan.

Born on this day in 1945, Dean Ford (05.09.45 – 31.12.18) made his mark on ‘Pyramid’ with his distinctive vocals. He took the lead on ‘Can’t Take It With You’ and added his voice to ‘What Goes Up’.

On 17 October, the classic APP album ‘I Robot’ will be reissued in a variety of exciting formats. Among these is an expanded CD featuring a remaster of the original album by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, four bonus tracks, and more. Pre-order your copy here: approject.lnk.to/irobot

This week in 1979, ‘Eve’ was released. The fourth Alan Parsons Project album delved into themes of female strength and the challenges faced in a male-dominated world. It also happened to be named after Eric Woolfson’s mother-in-law! Which track from the album resonates most with you today?

Did you know the cover of ‘I Robot’ was inspired by Eric Woolfson’s trips through Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport and its futuristic robotic people mover? Here he is in 2009 recalling that moment of inspiration.   Pre-order I Robot: approject.lnk.to/irobot.

Alan has been featured in Gigwise’s list of the 25 Most Famous Producers Who Shaped the Music Industry, coming in at No.19. Read the full feature here ⬇️ www.gigwise.com/most-famous-...

On 17 October, the machine rises once more. The classic APP album I Robot is reissued on limited 180g clear vinyl, half-speed remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road. The clear vinyl also includes an insert with sleevenotes featuring quotes from Eric Woolfson. Pre-order: approject.lnk.to/irobot

Eric Woolfson, in 2009, discussing how Isaac Asimov’s ‘I, Robot’ trilogy was the initial spark that led to one of APP’s most iconic albums. On 17th October, the machine rises once more as 'I Robot' is reissued in a variety of exciting formats. Pre-order your copy here: approject.lnk.to/irobot

Remembering APP vocalist Lesley Duncan on her birthday (12 August 1943 – 12 March 2010). A gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice, Lesley sang 'If I Could Change Your Mind' on APP’s 1979 album 'Eve'.

As announced earlier this week, I Robot is being reissued in a variety of exciting formats. The highlight is a Super Deluxe Box Set that includes 4 CDs, a Blu-ray featuring surround sound mixes by Alan Parsons and video content, plus additional bonus items. 🤖 Pre-order: APProject.lnk.to/irobot

Please note: the first 500 ‘I Robot’ Super Deluxe Box Sets, which included a signed print from Alan Parsons, have now sold out. The Super Deluxe Box Set is still available to order, but future purchases will not include a signed print. More info here: APProject.lnk.to/irobot.

On 17th October, the machine rises once more and the classic APP album 'I Robot' will be reissued in a variety of special formats. Pre-order your copy here: approject.lnk.to/irobot

Something stirs in the circuitry. The machine will rise once more. ⚡️ ‘I Robot’ returns. Connect to the mainframe and be first to receive the signal. 🤖 Sign up here: APProject.lnk.to/signup

Happy Birthday to the unmistakable voice behind some of APP’s most iconic tracks. Lenny Zakatek brought soul, power and character to songs like Games People Play, I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You, Damned If I Do and You Don’t Believe. Wishing Lenny a brilliant day and year ahead.

The official Alan Parsons Project shop is stocked with a wide range of merchandise, including T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, box sets, CDs, vinyl, and much more. Plus, everything is available with worldwide shipping. Take a look and see what you discover here: alanparsonsproject.tmstor.es

‘Standing On Higher Ground’, the lead single from ‘Gaudi’, APP’s 1987 album inspired by the visionary Catalan architect. The video reflects the isolation of standing apart, looking down on the crowds “running in a rat race.” Geoff Barradale, founder of Vitamin Z, takes the lead vocal.

‘Stereotomy’ is the lead track from APP’s ninth studio album of the same name, released in 1985. Sung by John Miles, with Eric Woolfson taking over vocals in the final minutes. The video’s mix of filmed and animated dancers was groundbreaking at the time.

'Prime Time' was the second single from 1984's Ammonia Avenue'. The video was inspired by John Collier's story "Evening Primrose" and features two mannequins coming to life and falling in love in a downtown nighttime setting straight out of a horror movie.

Wishing a very happy 80th birthday to Colin Blunstone. His unmistakable voice helped shape some of the most memorable moments in The Alan Parsons Project catalogue, including ‘Old and Wise’ and ‘The Eagle Will Rise Again’.

The Turn Of A Friendly Card was the first single from the 1980 album of the same name. Chris Rainbow sang lead vocals, with APP regulars Ian Bairnson (guitar), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums and percussion), and Eric Woolfson (piano and harpsichord).

‘I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You’ was the first official music video by The Alan Parsons Project, taken from the 1977 album ‘I Robot’. The video follows Alan as he uncovers an ancient mask, revealing a robotic figure that comes to life, played by Eric Woolfson.

Happy Birthday to drummer extraordinaire, Stuart Elliott! His unmistakable drumming became a backbone of The Alan Parsons Project from Pyramid onwards. Powerful and precise, he’s the man who always kept perfect time.

Across their career, The Alan Parsons Project produced nine official music videos, each a glimpse into their cinematic imagination. Which one is your favourite? 👀 Watch them all in HD on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alanparsonsproject

𓂀 Eye in the Sky was released #onthisday in 1982. What’s your favourite fact about the album? From the iconic instrumental opening that segues into the title track, relive the album here: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/eyeinthesky

Remembering John Miles on what would have been his 76th birthday. John’s unmistakable voice left its mark on some of The Alan Parsons Project’s most iconic tracks and remains a cherished part of APP’s legacy. Listen to the songs he sang on here: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/JohnMilesPlaylist

Wishing a very happy birthday to Andrew Powell, the orchestral and choral conductor of The Alan Parsons Project. Hear the full scope of his orchestral and choral work with the APP: alanparsonsproject.lnk.to/Orchestral

“God’s architect” now officially venerable. The Vatican and Pope Francis have moved Antoni Gaudí a step closer to sainthood, recognising the “heroic virtues” behind the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona. Read the full story: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5xepgypplo