I was most looking forward to hearing this source recording of what ultimately became Logos. At twice the length, I was curious what segments were left out. You get your answer quick, because almost the entirety of the second disc is what makes up Logos. Other than the opening, the first disc is mostly unique, though still borrowing from then-current themes such as Exit's 'Choronzon'. They carefully edited some other sections, and there are times when only a minute or two were shaved off for the original LP. They also included two tracks from White Eagle, both verbatim to the album originals. They might as well have just played the record for the concertgoers. At this point of my life, of course, there would be no chance the original source would supplant the extract, because it's the latter that is imprinted in my mind. It's Logos the album that is part of my personal history. That said, the original concert is a burner, something that must've been an amazing experience for the audience at hand.
Ownership: CD: 2020 Virgin. Part of the Pilots of Purple Twilight box set that I have detailed on the White Eagle entry. Interesting that they decided to put the archival release ahead of the existing album. I would have done it the opposite - and that's exactly what I did for personal listening.
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