Duran Duran News: 'Rio' Reissue and More

Duran Duran's 1982 tour de force will be remastered and expanded later this month as a two-disc set. Disc one is the UK version of the May '82 release but will also include the American album remixes that were released in November of that year. Disc two contains the Manchester Square demos, all 'Rio' B-sides and remixes. This includes the band's famous "Night Versions". This was Duran Duran's fancy way of saying extended versions since they were meant to be played at dance clubs during the wee hours. There will also be a vinyl reissue, and the digital download will have two additional tracks. If you're lucky enough to live in the UK, 'Rio: Collector's Edition' will be available next week. We Americans have to wait until Sept. 22. I have let it be known many times I think reissues can be a ripoff, but the tracklist for this one begs for a purchase... even if you already have the album. It's tough to round up all of these extras. I know.

Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf (Night Version) (mp3)

On the same day 'Rio: Collector's Edition' is released, Duran Duran will also put out 'Live at Hammersmith '82' as a double-disc DVD and CD. 'Rio'-era videos and other live performances will also be included on the DVDs. Check out the stellar tracklist, and note old-timey fan favorite "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)". I can't wait to see that one on screen.

DVD
1. Rio
2. Hungry Like The Wolf
3. Night Boat
4. New Religion
5. Save A Prayer
6. Planet Earth
7. Friends Of Mine
8. Careless Memories
9. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
10. Girls On Film

Extras
Music Videos:
1. My Own Way
2. Hungry Like The Wolf
3. Save A Prayer
4. Lonely In Your Nightmare
5. Rio
6. The Chauffeur

Top Of The Pops Performances:
1. Hungry Like The Wolf (May 13, 1982)
2. Rio (Nov. 18, 1982)

CD
1. Rio
2. Hungry Like The Wolf
3. Night Boat
4. New Religion
5. Save A Prayer
6. Planet Earth
7. Friends Of Mine
8. Careless Memories
9. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
10. Girls On Film