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TWO ESSENTIAL REMASTERED FOR WORLDWIDE REISSUE ON 180-GRAM VINYL LPS BY CAPITOL/UMe

‘Ringo’ and ‘’ Available January 19 2018

Two essential Ringo Starr albums, 1973’s Ringo and 1974’s Goodnight Vienna, have been remastered by Ron McMaster at Capitol Mastering for worldwide reissue on heavyweight, 180-gram vinyl LPs. Both albums are available now for preorder and will be released by Capitol/UMe on January 19, 2018.

Preorder Ringo: https://UMe.lnk.to/RingoLP Preorder Goodnight Vienna: https://UMe.lnk.to/GoodnightViennaLP

In 1973, Ringo released his self-titled Ringo, which yielded three Top 5 Billboard Pop singles, including the No. 1 hits “” and “You’re Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine),” and the No. 5 hit “Oh My My.” Platinum-certified in the U.S., the Ringo peaked at No. 1 in Canada, at No. 2 in the U.S., and at No. 7 in the UK. All of Ringo’s Beatles bandmates joined him to participate in the album; produced and its notable guest players also include on organ, background vocals, on bass and sax, and on guitar.

Ringo released his fourth solo album, Goodnight Vienna in 1974, racking more hits, including the Top 5 Billboard Pop singles “Snookeroo,” written by and , and “No No .” The album also features Ringo’s cover of ’ “,” which peaked at No. 6 on the Pop chart, and the title track, written by John . Perry, Preston, Voormann, Nilsson, and Robertson once again joined Ringo to collaborate in the studio, among others.

In September this year, Ringo released his 19th solo album, Give More , before he hit the road again in October and November with his All Starrs. Ringo Starr and His All Starrs have confirmed several European tour dates for June and July 2018. Visit ringostarr.com/tour for more information.

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RINGO STARR: Ringo 1. I'm the Greatest () 2. Have You Seen My Baby () 3. Photograph (Richard Starkey, ) 4. Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymond) (George Harrison) 5. You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)" (Bob Sherman, Dick Sherman) 6. Oh My My (Richard Starkey, ) 7. Step Lightly (Richard Starkey) 8. Six O'Clock (Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney) 9. Devil Woman (Richard Starkey, Vini Poncia) 10. (Babe) (George Harrison, )

RINGO STARR: Goodnight Vienna 7 Broadbent Close, Highgate Village, London, N6 5JW t 020 3213 0135  f 020 8348 7776 e [email protected]  www.republicmedia.net @republic_media

1. (It's All Down to) Goodnight Vienna (John Lennon) 2. Occapella () 3. Oo-Wee (Richard Starkey, Vini Poncia) 4. Husbands and Wives (Roger Miller) 5. Snookeroo (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) 6. All by Myself (Richard Starkey, Vini Poncia) 7. Call Me (Richard Starkey) 8. (, David Jackson) 9. Only You (, Ande Rand) 10. Easy for Me (Harry Nilsson) 11. Goodnight Vienna (Reprise) (John Lennon)

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For more information please contact: [email protected] 020 3213 0135

7 Broadbent Close, Highgate Village, London, N6 5JW t 020 3213 0135  f 020 8348 7776 e [email protected]  www.republicmedia.net @republic_media