- Phil Collins – Both Sides (2015 Remaster) !
- Rhino Records – 180 gram Double Vinyl LP – 33 RPM Stereo !
- One of Phil Collins' Most Personal and Emotionally Revealing Albums !

Originally released in November 1993, Both Sides marked a remarkable turning point in Phil Collins' solo career. Following the enormous international success of No Jacket Required and ...But Seriously, the British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist chose a more intimate, introspective and emotionally vulnerable musical direction.

His fifth solo studio album stands apart from the rest of his discography as an exceptionally personal artistic statement. Written, performed and produced entirely by Collins himself, Both Sides explores the complexities of human relationships, emotional isolation, regret, reconciliation and the passage of time.

Rather than relying on the elaborate arrangements and distinguished session musicians that characterized his earlier recordings, Collins returned to a more spontaneous and stripped-back approach, allowing the emotional intensity of his songwriting to take center stage.

An Intimate Musical Journey

From the socially conscious opening track, Both Sides of the Story, to the hauntingly beautiful Everyday and the deeply reflective Can't Turn Back the Years, the album reveals a songwriter willing to expose his most personal emotions.

I've Forgotten Everything and We Fly So Close demonstrate Collins' remarkable ability to combine atmospheric keyboards, understated percussion and expressive vocal performances into deeply moving musical compositions.

Throughout the album, delicate synthesizer textures, melodic bass lines, subtle guitar arrangements and Collins' unmistakable drumming create a distinctive sonic atmosphere.

The result is a collection of eleven carefully crafted songs that favor emotional authenticity and musical intimacy over conventional commercial expectations.

A Remarkable One-Man Recording

One of the most fascinating aspects of Both Sides is its entirely self-performed instrumentation.

Phil Collins plays the drums, drum machines, bass, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and percussion, while also providing all lead and backing vocals.

Much of the album originated in his home studio, where Collins developed the arrangements and recorded his vocal performances in a relaxed and personal environment. The recordings were subsequently completed and mixed at The Farm Studios in Surrey, England.

This unusually independent creative process gives Both Sides a unique character within his extensive recording career.

2015 Remaster – 180 Gram Double Vinyl Edition

Presented by Rhino Records as part of the acclaimed Phil Collins reissue campaign, this edition features the 2015 remaster of the original album, spread across two 180 gram vinyl records.

The remastering offers listeners a renewed opportunity to appreciate the album's intricate instrumental layers, atmospheric arrangements and emotionally expressive vocal performances.

The double-LP configuration provides an appealing presentation for vinyl enthusiasts, allowing the eleven original compositions to unfold across four sides.

For collectors and admirers of Phil Collins, Both Sides remains an essential recording, capturing one of the most introspective and artistically independent chapters of his remarkable career.

A deeply personal musical statement, beautifully presented on heavyweight double vinyl, revealing the more intimate and reflective side of Phil Collins.