Split Enz / ENZyclopedia Volumes 1 & 2 – SDE exclusive blu-ray

Quick pre-order • Second Thoughts in Atmos, 5.1 etc. + Mental Notes

Split Enz’ 1976 studio album, Second Thoughts, will be reissued as an SDE exclusive blu-ray in November and features a Dolby Atmos, a 5.1 Mix and more.

Formed in 1972 in Auckland, New Zealand, Split Enz, (initially known as ‘Split Ends’), were the first band from New Zealand to achieve major success beyond the Southern Hemisphere, blazing a trail with a sound and style entirely their own. They evolved from folk-inspired beginnings into a fusion of art-rock, new wave, and theatrical performance. Initially, the band members were Tim Finn, vocalist and guitarist Phil Judd, bassist Mike Chunn, violinist Miles Golding and flautist Mike Howard. But the line-up changed quite regularly and by the time of Second Thoughts, Eddie Rayner was playing keyboards, Robert Gillies took care of saxophone/trumpet, while Noel Crombie and Emlyn Crowther were on percussion and drums, respectively. Neil Finn joined in 1977.

Second Thoughts was produced by Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera and was the band’s first album release in Europe and North America but their second in Australia and New Zealand where Mental Notes was actually their debut. Second Thoughts features four tracks from Mental Notes along with a couple of tracks that were recorded during the sessions for Mental Notes (but not used) and then re-recorded for Second Thoughts. Additionally, the song ‘Matinee Idyll’ on Second Thoughts was a re-recorded and retitled version of an early B-side called ‘129’.

Speaking about the band now Phil Manzanera recalls “We (Roxy Music) arrived in Sydney after this horrendously long journey via Mumbai and all sorts of stopovers and I get into my hotel room, turn on the TV and there was Split Enz, playing live on GTK. I was absolutely blown away when I found out they were playing with us at the Hordern Pavilion there in Sydney.  At the gig, I decided to watch from the side of the stage and was very impressed. My recollection is that when the band came off stage, I passed by their dressing room, put my head in and said, ‘Hey guys that was terrific. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.’ How it came about that they came to London, I don’t know, but I organised the recording of what became the album Second Thoughts at Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill Gate. During the recording I was amazed by how together and accomplished they all were with the song arrangements, but of course I didn’t really appreciate how long they had been gigging. It was a joy to work with them.”

I was absolutely enchanted and inspired by Mental Notes as a 17-year-old. It made me believe anything was possible. Fifty years later, it sounds as unique and timeless as it did then 2025

Neil Finn

The blu-ray is actually titled ENZcylcopedia Volumes 1 & 2 because it features versions of both albums, for a total of 5 different audio streams, including a brand new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Mix of Second Thoughts by Michael Carpenter, a stereo mix of the same album by Eddie Rayner, and three music videos.

ENZcylopedia Volumes 1 & 2 blu-ray content:

• MENTAL NOTES – 1975 Original Stereo Mix Remastered [96/24 bit]
• SECOND THOUGHTS – Michael Carpenter Dolby Atmos Mix [48/24 bit]
• SECOND THOUGHTS – Michael Carpenter 5.1 Mix [48/24 bit]
• SECOND THOUGHTS – 2025 Eddie Rayner Stereo Mix [96/24 bit]
• SECOND THOUGHTS – 1976 Original Stereo Mix Remastered [96/24]
• MUSIC VIDEOS – Sweet Dreams, Lovey Dovey, Late Last Night

The blu-ray is presented in a clear amaray blu-ray case and will ship with a collectible SDE Surround Series slipcase. It includes a booklet with a note from Eddie Rayner, and an exclusive note from Atmos mixer Michael Carpenter.

As well as the SDE exclusive blu-ray, 5CD and 3LP vinyl boxes are available. The 5CD features 2025 remasters of Mental Notes and Second Thoughts along with the 2025 Eddie Rayner mix of the latter. Additionally, the box set offers 1979 compilation The Beginning of the Enz and mostly unreleased live tracks via CD 5, Wide Angle Enz.

ENZyclopedia Volumes 1 & 2 release is a region-free blu-ray audio and is #46 in the ongoing SDE Surround Series. Don’t miss out. This product is a limited edition and the pre-order window closes on 3 September 2025. Availability cannot be guaranteed after that date, so secure your copy today by pre-ordering at the SDE shop, either directly via this link or using the special SDE shop buy button below. We ship worldwide.

ENZyclopedia Volumes 1 & 2 on SDE blu-ray (and the other formats) will be released on 14 November 2025, via Chrysalis.

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Tracklisting

ENZcyclopedia Volumes 1 & 2 Split Enz / SDE exclusive blu-ray

• • MENTAL NOTES

    – 1975 Original Stereo Mix Remastered [96/24 bit]

    1. Walking Down A Road
    2. Under The Wheel
    3. Amy (Darling)
    4. So Long For Now
    5. Stranger Than Fiction
    6. Time For A Change
    7. Maybe
    8. Titus
    9. Spellbound
    10. Mental Notes

    SECOND THOUGHTS

    – Michael Carpenter Dolby Atmos Mix [48/24 bit]
    – Michael Carpenter 5.1 Mix [48/24 bit]2025
    – Eddie Rayner Stereo Mix [96/24 bit]
    – 1976 Original Stereo Mix Remastered [96/24 bit]

    1. Late Last Night
    2. Walking Down A Road
    3. Titus
    4. Lovey Dovey
    5. Sweet Dreams
    6. Stranger Than Fiction
    7. Time For A Chan
    8. Matinee Idyll (129)
    9. The Woman Who Loves You1
    10. Mental Notes (1976 Stereo Mix Only)

    MUSIC VIDEOS

    1. Sweet Dreams
    2. Lovey Dovey
    3. Late Last Night