William Basinski: The Disintegration Loops – Arcadia Archive Edition Vinyl 8LP Boxset

“Since the turn of this century, perhaps no other modern composition has had a more resonant healing effect than The Disintegration Loops. Composer William Basinskis deteriorating analog tape loops evolved from melodic symphonies to melancholic silence over a span of time that uncannily turned passing minutes insive lifetimes. In her foreword for the new box set reissue of The Disintegration Loops, the pioneering multimedia storyteller, Laurie Anderson, describes the impact of this transformation in poetic detail: ‘These dissolving sounds, this emptying space, has gained my complete confidence. They are taking me somewhere. I am willingly following these sounds, becoming more and more transparent.’ The Disintegration Loops Arcadia Archive Edition is an expansive new box set that includes the entire 5-hour suite of iconic work. Newly remastered from the original recordings by Josh Bonati, the hefty package includes eight vinyl records in sturdy full-color jackets featuring the restored original artwork, and a new 1000-word foreword by Laurie Anderson all housed in a striking heavyweight, case-wrapped box.” – Temporary Residence Ltd.

• black 8xLP vinyl boxset
• remastered audio
• housed in (4) full color picture sleeves w/ deluxe outer box enclosure
• includes 1000-word foreword by Laurie Anderson
• individually numbered
• limited edition
• original relese year: 2002
• music label: Temporary Residence Ltd. 2026