The Alan Parsons Project / I Robot blu-ray audio

Folowing the release of the 7-disc super deluxe edition box set earlier this month, Cooking Vinyl have announced a standalone blu-ray audio edition of The Alan Parsons Project’s 1977 album I Robot.

The blu-ray has the same content as the one in the box set and contains Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound mixes by Alan Parsons, and a hi-res (96/24) stereo remaster by Miles Showell.

The I Robot album draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov’s science fiction Robot stories, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence. 

Like other Alan Parsons Project albums, there were a variety of different lead vocalists employed including Steve Harley, Allan Clarke, Lenny Zakatek, Peter Straker, Jack Harris and Jaki Whitren. Plus, a selection of session musicians such as guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Tosh with arrangements by Andrew Powell. 

The album was a worldwide hit selling in excess of two million copies, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous countries including the USA, Germany, Australia and Canada. 

Audio streams on the blu-ray

• Dolby Atmos Mix by Alan Parsons
• 5.1 Mix of original album by Alan Parsons
• Stereo HD Remaster by Miles Showell (96/24)

This blu-ray disc also contains the restored ‘I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You’ promotional video and interview footage of Eric Woolfson discussing the album.

A 16-page booklet contains sleeve notes featuring quotes from Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and the musicians, full lyrics and Alan Parsons’ thoughts on Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound.

The I Robot blu-ray will be released on 12 December 2025. Pre-order your copy from the SDE shop using this link or the button below.

Tracklisting

I Robot The Alan Parsons Project / Blu-ray Audio

• • I ROBOT in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and HD Stereo

    1. I Robot
    2. I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You
    3. Some Other Time
    4. Breakdown
    5. Don’t Let It Show
    6. The Voice
    7. Nucleus
    8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
    9. Total Eclipse
    10. Genesis Ch.1. V.32

    I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You (Promotional Video)

    I Robot Eric Woolfson Interview Footage