The Waterboys’ Mike Scott has revealed details of a 6CD box set entitled 1985, telling the story of how the band made their classic album This Is The Sea.

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Its 95 tracks include 64 previously unreleased home cuts, early demos, alternate versions, outtakes, concert recordings and TV/radio sessions, along with the remastered version of the final This Is The Sea itself.

The CD box set includes a 220-page book containing a first-hand account of the creation of the album with previously unseen photographs, songwriting pages and lyrics.

1985 will also be released digitally, alongside a clear vinyl LP reissue of This Is The Sea. Pre-orders here.