MADONNA / SECOND VIRGIN THE VIRGIN TOUR LIVE ORLANDO + PHILADELPHIA 1985 (2CD) STEREO SOUNDBOARD

CD1
LIVE IN ORLANDO : May 10th 1985
01. Opening / DRESS YOU UP
02. HOLIDAY
03. INTO THE GROOVE
04.EVERYBODY
05.ANGEL
06. Keyboards Solo / GAMBLER
07.BORDERLINE
08. LUCKY STAR
09. CRAZY FOR YOU
10. OVER AND OVER
11. BURNING UP
12. Drum Solo / LIKE A VIRGIN (excerpt BILLIE JEAN)
13. Band Opening / MATERIAL GIRL
Live at Orange County Convention and Civic Center, Orlando, FL, USA May 10th 1985

BONUS TRAX
14. DRESS YOU UP II (Soundcheck)
15.BORDERLINE (Soundcheck)

CD2
LIVE IN PHILADELPHIA : May 29th 1985
01. Opening / DRESS YOU UP
02. HOLIDAY
03. INTO THE GROOVE
04.EVERYBODY
05.ANGEL
06. Keyboards Solo / GAMBLER
07.BORDERLINE
08. LUCKY STAR
09. CRAZY FOR YOU
10. OVER AND OVER
11. BURNING UP
12. Drum Solo / LIKE A VIRGIN (excerpt BILLIE JEAN)
13. Band Opening / MATERIAL GIRL
Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, USA May 29th 1985

BONUS TRAX
14. LIKE A VIRGIN I (excerpt BILLIE JEAN) (Soundcheck)
15. LIKE A VIRGIN II (Soundcheck)

Madonna - vocals, tambourine
Patrick Leonard - keyboards
Bill Meyers - keyboards
James Harrah - guitars
Paul Pesco - guitars
Bill Lanphier - bass, synth bass
Jonathan P. Moffet - drums
Michael Perea / Lyndon B. Johnson - dancer
Original Remasters and Restoration TIM (MMXXVI)

*The first live archives documenting Madonna's first "The Virgin Tour" in 1985! This highly anticipated compilation includes complete stereo soundboard recordings of every show, as well as sound check and rehearsal recordings, from the wildly popular tour that swept the US. [Imported directly from the original international pressing]

Madonna's first concert tour, "The Virgin Tour," took place at the height of her popularity following the phenomenal worldwide success of her album "Like a Virgin." While a world tour was initially planned, the tour was limited to the US and Canada in April and May 1985. Featuring the Beastie Boys as the opening act, every show sold out, creating a sensational live debut that swept the US into a frenzy. While footage of the Detroit performance from this tour was later released on video, it was an edited version that omitted three tracks, rather than the entire concert. The setlist, featuring hit singles from both albums as well as "Crazy for You" and "Gambler," from the film "Vision Quest," truly epitomizes Madonna's early career. While the setlist is generally the same for each performance, the live vocals and performances are entirely live, with variations in solo parts and stage progressions, making for a truly live performance experience. Each live archive recording is a high-quality stereo soundboard recording. While most previously available recordings were incomplete or degraded mono versions, this release features the best-quality original remastering, newly restored and edited from the raw masters. In addition, bonus tracks from sound checks and tour rehearsals are included after each complete performance, capturing Madonna's dedication to live performance. This is a valuable archive recording of Madonna's first full-scale concert debut, marking her first arena tour, after previously only performing live in clubs and on TV. Compared to the highly polished shows that followed on from the 1987 World Tour, this latest compilation of live recordings captures the unique charm of the '80s "The Virgin Tour," showcasing a fresh, coquettish performance and a dedicated dedication.

The second "The Virgin Tour" live anthology, "Second Virgin," features two complete stereo soundboard recordings: the Orlando, Florida, performance on May 10, 1985, and the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, performance on May 29. The Orlando performance features a newly leaked, complete stereo soundboard recording, newly released from a new master. The Philadelphia performance was recorded later than the Detroit performance, and the stage progression and performance are tighter than those from the earlier part of the tour. Compared to previously released recordings, this upgraded recording features a completely flawless recording with the latest remastering. Bonus tracks include two versions of "Like a Virgin," sung with rough vocals during soundcheck.