Released in June 1979, Back to the Egg represented a sharp musical pivot for Paul McCartney and Wings. Seeking to capture the raw energy of the emerging punk and new wave scenes, McCartney brought in producer (known for his work with the Sex Pistols and Pretenders) to give the record a tougher, more contemporary edge.

: These CD versions include bonus tracks such as "Daytime Nighttime Suffering," "Wonderful Christmastime," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reggae". Ultimate Archive Collection (Fan-Made)

There’s a moment on Back to the Egg that still stops me cold. It’s not “Rockestra Theme,” though that celestial pub-rock supernova is impossible to ignore. It’s the strange, skeletal space between “Getting Closer” and “We’re Open Tonight” — where McCartney sounds less like a Beatle and more like a captain whispering into a tin can radio, trying to locate a signal from a future that never arrived.

PMC 7061/2

: Features outtakes and rough mixes such as " Cage ," " Robber's Ball ," and " Weep for Love ," as well as the unedited "long version" of the opening track " Reception ".

The Archive Collection reissue features: