Radio Birdman - Radios Appear [2CD Sire Version] (1977) [Remastered 2015]

This version of Radios Appear came about after Sire Records signed the band. The terms of the deal included the right to redo some of the original album for overseas release. The band took advantage of this to update the album, changing parts of it they didn't like. They completely re-recorded new versions of some songs, remixed others, and added some new tunes. The resulting album is over 50% different from the original Australian version, and has different cover and liner photos.

The band refers to this record as "the white album". Radio Birdman had changed substantially in the previous year since the Australian version of the album came out, with Pip Hoyle, keyboardist and original member, rejoining the band full time. Deniz had been in America, hanging out with Sonics' Rendezvous Band, and came back full of inspiration and new song ideas. Not wanting to wait to record a whole new album, the band was keen on presenting its most current direction to the outside world.