The Duran Duran – Rio (1982/2009 Remastered 2xCD Limited Edition) is a comprehensive collector's set that captures the definitive era of the "New Romantics". Released in 2009 as a deluxe edition, it features the original 1982 studio album alongside a massive trove of demos, B-sides, and rare "Night Versions". Essential Release Details Original Release: May 1982.
2009 RM Limited Edition 2xCD Re-release
The original "Rio" album had been a game-changer for Alex, capturing the essence of the early 80s new wave and synth-pop scene. He had grown up listening to hits like "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio", and "Save a Prayer", and the album's moody, atmospheric soundscapes had become the soundtrack to his teenage years.
The remastering for this set was performed at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios in London. Tracklist Overview
- Rio
- My Own Way
- Lonely In Your Nightmare
- Hungry Like The Wolf
- Hold Back The Rain
- New Religion
- Last Chance On The Stairway
- Save A Prayer
- The Chauffeur
FEATURE: Why the 2009 Limited Edition of Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’ Is the Definitive Time Capsule of the 80s
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This edition is a treasure trove for completionists, bringing together rare mixes and demos that were previously hard to find on CD.
Minor Drawbacks
- Some fans prefer the 2010 “Original Album Series” box for sheer budget value, but that lacks the bonus disc.
- A few remixes on Disc Two are also available elsewhere (e.g., Carnival EP).
- No DVD content (unlike the 2006 Rio deluxe edition, which had 5.1 mix and videos).