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Release Date Friday 1st May 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Continuing the acclaimed series of UFO reissues, The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent returns in a stunning 2026 remastered deluxe edition.
Originally released in 1981, this pivotal album captures the band at a creative high point, blending soaring melodies, powerful performances, and Phil Mogg's unmistakable voice. Newly remastered from the original tape transfers, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, reaffirming its place as one of UFO's most accomplished works.
This deluxe edition also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded on 29th January 1981, by Brian Kehew, offering an electrifying snapshot of UFO's energy on stage. Original 7" edits of the two singles released with this album are included as well as an alternative mix of album standout "It's Killing Me".
The set is rounded out with newly written liner notes by Michael Hann, featuring fresh interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker, alongside a collection of previously unseen photographs from the era -- making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.
The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent [2026 Remaster - Deluxe Edition]: 2CD digipak with O-Card with liner notes by Michael Hann featuring interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker. Remastered and cut at AIR Mastering with Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, 29th January 1981 concert newly mixed by Brian Kehew
LP Tracks: Chains Chains / Long Gone / The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent / It's Killing Me / Makin' Moves / Lonely Heart / Couldn't Get It Right / Profession of Violence / Long Gone / Chains Chains / Lonely Heart / Cherry / Mystery Train / Only You Can Rock Me / Too Hot To Handle / Lights Out / Rock Bottom / Doctor Doctor / Shoot Shoot
CD Tracks: Chains Chains / Long Gone / The Wild the Willing and the Innocent / It's Killing Me / Makin' Moves / Lonely Heart / Couldn't Get It Right / Profession of Violence / Couldn't Get It Right / Lonely Heart / It's Killing Me / Long Gone / Chains Chains / Lonely Heart / Cherry / Mystery Train / Only You Can Rock Me / Too Hot To Handle / Lights Out / Rock Bottom / Doctor Doctor / Shoot Shoot
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