George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’ Set for 50th Anniversary Reissue

George Harrison’s iconic album, Living in the Material World, is set to be celebrated with a special 50th anniversary reissue. This noteworthy edition will feature an impressive collection of 12 unreleased recordings, including the track “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18).” Another significant addition is a recording of “Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymond),” which showcases contributions from legendary musicians. This exclusive tune will be available on a separate 7" single as part of the super deluxe edition.

Scheduled for release on November 15, the reissue has been newly mixed by Paul Hicks, overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison. In addition to the music, fans can look forward to a 60-page hardcover book filled with captivating photos, handwritten lyrics, studio notes, and more. The tracklist will also include various alternate takes and acoustic versions for fans to explore.

The complete tracklist for the reissue features both newly mixed tracks and unreleased takes, highlighting George Harrison’s artistic evolution:

Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary):

1. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (2024 Mix)
2. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (2024 Mix)
3. The Light That Has Lighted the World (2024 Mix)
4. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (2024 Mix)
5. Who Can See It (2024 Mix)
6. Living in the Material World (2024 Mix)
7. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (2024 Mix)
8. Be Here Now (2024 Mix)
9. Try Some Buy Some (2024 Mix)
10. The Day the World Gets ’Round (2024 Mix)
11. That Is All (2024 Mix)

Unreleased Recordings:

1. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18)
2. Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5)
3. The Light That Has Lighted the World (Take 13)
4. Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49)
5. Who Can See It (Take 93)
6. Living in the Material World (Take 31)
7. The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (Take 3)
8. Be Here Now (Take 8)
9. Try Some Buy Some (Alternative Version)
10. The Day the World Gets ’Round (Take 22)
11. That Is All (Take 24)
12. Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
13. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)

This 50th anniversary reissue promises to be an essential addition for fans of George Harrison and a landmark moment in music history.