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. As with their debut album '' Kingdom of Madness'', much of the material on ''Magnum II'' was already written and had already been previewed in Magnum's live set and were suitably "road tested".Clarkin, Tony & Ling, David (2006). Sleeve Notes. In ''Magnum II: Expanded Edition'' (pp. 2) D liner notes London: Sanctuary Records. The album, however failed to chart on its release in October 1979. Both "Changes", released in September 1979, and "Foolish Heart", released in November 1979, were singles. The 2005 expanded version of the album was reissued on 22 September 2006 in Japan with Mini LP/Paper Sleeve packaging through Arcangelo. The album was also included in a limited edition Japanese Box Set, comprising all six of Sanctuary Records Expanded and Remastered releases with Mini LP/Paper Sleeve packaging. The set included an outer box featuring Magnum's ''

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Track listing

Reissues

Bonus tracks

In 2005 Sanctuary Records released a 'Remastered and Expanded' edition with bonus tracks. ''"Lonesome Star"'' (Disc 1, 11)
Recorded during the ''Magnum II'' sessions, originally released as the B-side to the "Changes" single. ''"Changes"'' (Disc 1, 12)
A remixed version of the album track. Released as a single after the success of ''

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B-side to the "Changes" remixed single, a re-recording of a demo recorded during '' Kingdom of Madness'' sessions. ''"Changes"'' (Disc 1, 14)
B-side to the "Changes" remixed single, recorded live at The Marquee, London. Originally released on ''Marauder''. ''"Foolish Heart"'' (Disc 1, 15)
Released in 1993 on Magnum's acoustic album ''

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Singles

''Changes'' 7" (September 1979) # "Changes"

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– 3:15 # "Lonesome Star" -Side– 3:13 ''Foolish Heart'' 7" (November 1979) # "Foolish Heart"

– 3:13 # "Baby Rock Me"

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Personnel

* Bob Catley — Vocals * Tony Clarkin – Guitar * Wally Lowe – Bass * Richard Bailey – Keyboards, Flute * Kex Gorin – Drums

Production

* Produced by Leo Lyons * Engineered by Rafe McKenna * Assisted by Paul Hume * Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Nic Webb * Recorded at Music Centre Studios, Wembley

References

External links

www.magnumonline.co.uk
— Official Magnum site
Magnum II: Expanded Edition
— Sanctuary Records' mini site {{DEFAULTSORT:Magnum Ii Magnum (band) albums 1979 albums Albums produced by Leo Lyons Jet Records albums