Sealed 1995 200gm stereo remaster, limited edition #1993. Rick Wakeman's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth," released in 1974, stands as a monumental work in the progressive rock genre. This ambitious concept album, directly inspired by Jules Verne's classic science fiction novel, was uniquely recorded live in concert. It features Wakeman's dynamic rock band alongside a full orchestra, a choir, and vocal narrators, creating an immersive musical narrative that charts an extraordinary subterranean adventure. The album's innovative blend of classical grandeur and electric rock instrumentation captivated audiences worldwide, establishing it as a pioneering example of symphonic rock.