Originally released in 1996, Older was a huge global success, spent three weeks at Number 1 in the UK and spawned six singles including 'Fastlove' and 'Jesus to a Child'. Written, arranged and produced by George, it sees him exploring new genres as he reflected on life, loss, love and healing. This iconic album is now available as a 2LP gatefold on 180g vinyl remastered from the original tapes.

• 2LP 180 Gram Vinyl
• Pressed at Optimal, Germany
• Remastered from Original Tapes
• Cut at Air Mastering
• Gatefold Cover

George Michael's cult album "Older" was first released on May 13, 1996 by Virgin Records and brought the superstar unprecedented success in the charts. The LP stayed at number one in the UK for three weeks and spent a total of 35 weeks in the top ten. Six singles were released from "Older," of which "Fastlove" and the eternal classic "Jesus To A Child" also reached the top. The other four singles climbed to the Top 3.

The album was also immensely successful commercially worldwide. It reached platinum status in 22 countries and went platinum six times in the UK alone. A success story that no other artist has been able to repeat to this day.

"Older" was George Michael's third album as a solo artist. Here he experimented with new musical styles and expanded his artistic horizons. Critics celebrated the album, with which the singer processed a particularly upsetting phase of life, as a triumphant success.
George relives the turbulent and painful moments on "Older" and channels them in the songs he composed and produced himself. Thus, "Older" became the most personal album of his life.

"I think I composed the best, most healing piece of music that I've written in my life with this album ... 'Older' is my greatest moment."- George Michael

"...Musically, he also managed the balancing act between deeply sad ballads and dancefloor material like 'Fastlove' or 'The Stangest Things', loungy-jazzy the title track, almost confident the soulful cry for help 'To Be Forgiven'." (Good Times, August/September 2022)

"...remastered reissue on two LPs that has taken the digital edge off the sound and made the echo chambers seem more natural than in its original form. The rediscovery of analog has done Older's sound a lot of good." (MINT, August 2022)

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Jesus to a Child
2. Fastlove, Pt. 1
3. Older

Side B
1. Spinning the Wheel
2. It Doesn't Really Matter
3. The Strangest Thing

Side C
1. To Be Forgiven
2. Move On
3. Star People

Side D
1. You Have Been Loved
2. Free

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