Aha Scoundrel Days Remastered And Expanded Upd [portable] May 2026

Remastered and Expanded (Deluxe) edition of a-ha's 1986 sophomore album Scoundrel Days

Digital/Streaming: Full deluxe content is available on platforms like Apple Music. A-ha's Scoundrel Days album review and discussion aha scoundrel days remastered and expanded upd

The UPD keyword is crucial: make sure the version in your library is the new master. Your ears will thank you. Whether you are chasing nostalgia or discovering 80s gems for the first time, Scoundrel Days in its remastered glory is essential listening. Remastered and Expanded (Deluxe) edition of a-ha's 1986

Production: Produced largely by Alan Tarney, the album utilizes iconic 80s synths like the Yamaha DX7 and Roland Juno-60 to create its signature "chilled gothic" flavor. Scoundrel Days (Early Rough Mix) – previously bootlegged,

Original album (10 tracks)
Scoundrel Days, The Swing of Things, I’ve Been Losing You, October, Manhattan Skyline, Cry Wolf, We’re Looking for the Whales, The Weight of the Wind (yes, originally a b-side that got promoted in some reissues), Soft Rains of April, Maybe, Maybe.

Disc 2: B-Sides, Single Edits & Rarities (1985–1987)

  • Scoundrel Days (Early Rough Mix) – previously bootlegged, now official.
  • I’ve Been Losing You (Extended Version) – 7:22 dance mix with alternate synth bass.
  • Manhattan Skyline (Acoustic Demo) – just Harket and Waaktaar on nylon guitar.
  • Cry Wolf (Live at Rockefeller, Oslo, 1986) – first official live release from that tour.
  • The Swing of Things (Alternate Take) – different vocal phrasing, sparser production.
  • We’re Looking for the Whales (Instrumental) – reveals the haunting chord progression.
  • October (Piano & String Quartet Version) – newly arranged in 2025.
  • Plus three previously unreleased studio outtakes: “Broken Satellite”, “The Longest Night”, and “Walk Under Water” (all 1986).

Remastered versions of original hits like "I've Been Losing You," "Cry Wolf," and "Manhattan Skyline". Extended versions

  • 0:21 into “Scoundrel Days” – A previously masked synth string swell now rises from the left channel.
  • “Manhattan Skyline” (2:44) – The harmony stack that was once a blur is now five distinct vocal takes.
  • “October” (piano interlude) – You can hear the actual sustain pedal mechanics.

Aural Profile: Fans on Reddit have described the sound as louder and "crisper," bringing out sharper textures in the guitars.

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