Paul McCartney releases 'Flowers in the Dirt' demo

Left-to-Right: Paul 'Wix' Wickens, Chris Whitten, Linda McCartney, Paul, Robbie McIntosh,
Hamish Stuart. Copyright MPL Productions. Photographer Kim Knott.

A Paul McCartney-Elvis Costello demo from "Flowers in the Dirt" was posted on VEVO today. The song is "Twenty Fine Fingers."

Hear the demo here. Order "Flowers in the Dirt" here.

(And be sure to check out our That's What I Want Beatles store on Amazon. Great selection at the best prices.)

McCartney "Flowers in the Dirt" SHM-CDs versions available in Japan

Standard edition 2-CD version

Deluxe 3 CD/1 DVD version

Internet petition demands McCartney take downloads out of 'Flowers in the Dirt' reissue

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An internet petition has been started asking Paul McCartney to put the download-material on the deluxed edition of the upcoming "Flowers in the Dirt" reissue on physical CDs. The petition, started by Eugene Sokolov, which minces no words, reads:

We, Paul McCartney fans, are extremely disappointed by the fact that the forthcoming reissue of the classic album Flowers In The Dirt by Paul McCartney will include some great tracks (b-sides, remixes, alternate versions) only as download. The price of the deluxe set is high enough and those who buy those expensive sets deserve actual CD's but not downloads.

Please reconsider the set, otherwise we will not buy it. Please stop hoping that fans are so stupid and blind and will buy everything you put out.

The link to the petition.

Ordering guide for the new McCartney "Flowers in the Dirt" reissue

Photos MPL Communications Ltd. 

To answer some questions we've gotten on Facebook (we'll add more as time goes on):

• What's the difference between the original and 1988 demos? A. The 1988 versions are with the band, reportedly. 
• Update to above: One of McCartney's reps told us today the '88 versions are "more developed." 
• Does the Japanese version have anything different? A. Not that we can tell. 
• Is "Let It Be" coming, too? A. You never know. 

U.S. Amazon

• Deluxe Edition 
• 2-CD special edition
• 2-LP vinyl  

UK Amazon

• Deluxe Edition
• 2-CD special edition
• 2-LP vinyl

Amazon Japan

• Deluxe Edition
• 2-CD special edition
• 2 LP vinyl

Amazon Germany

• 2-CD special edition
• 2 LP vinyl

 

Updated: First evidence of new McCartney 'Flowers in the Dirt'

 

Links and photos now on Amazon. You can order the deluxe 3 CD/1 DVD edition, the 2-CD special edition or the vinyl. Unofficial release date (which Amazon's listings are, despite the general feeling they're not) is March 23, though we've heard that is correct. The new set will have a lot in it, including demos, and both CDs and DVDs. An announcement may come Thursday. You can order it now. (Updated 12/14/16) (Photos MPL Communications Ltd.)