But for audiophiles and collectors, the "real" Rio has always been something of a phantom. For decades, fans chased the specific mixes heard on the original US vinyl or the elusive "Kershenbaum" dance edits. That chase ended in 2009, when EMI released the , a super-package that didn't just remaster the album—it restored it to its intended glory, utilizing the warmth of SBM (Super Bit Mapping) technology.
It collects essential remixes, B-sides, and rare alternative versions that were previously scattered across different vinyl singles. Download Duran Duran 1982 Rio -2009 RM- 2xCD- Limited Edtion
Rare tracks like "The Seventh Stranger" (Live) and alternative takes that provide a window into the band's creative process at Air Studios. But for audiophiles and collectors, the "real" Rio
Disc 2 also compiles the legendary and 12-inch mixes. During the 1980s, Duran Duran pioneered the "Night Version"—extended, club-ready arrangements designed for dance floors rather than radio play. Having the 12-inch mixes of "Planet Earth," "Hold Back the Rain," and "Rio" in one digital space makes this edition a definitive archive of the band's studio output from that era. Track-by-Track Highlights of the Remaster It collects essential remixes, B-sides, and rare alternative
