Download Duran Duran 1982 Rio -2009 Rm- 2xcd- Limited Edtion ((top))

For serious collectors, Disc 2 is where the real treasure lies. It offers a deep dive into the band's creative process and their dominance in the 12-inch remix market.

The first disc contains the original UK album tracklist, polished to modern acoustic standards, followed by historic demo tracks recorded at EMI's Manchester Square studios. (2009 Remaster) – 5:37 My Own Way (2009 Remaster) – 3:51 Lonely In Your Nightmare (2009 Remaster) – 3:50 Hungry Like The Wolf (2009 Remaster) – 3:41 Hold Back The Rain (2009 Remaster) – 3:59 New Religion (2009 Remaster) – 5:31 Last Chance On The Stairway (2009 Remaster) – 4:21 Save A Prayer (2009 Remaster) – 5:33 The Chauffeur (2009 Remaster) – 5:12

Discover the music anew or for the very first time, and experience Rio in all its glory.

Duran Duran’s Rio : The Definitive 2009 Remaster and Limited Edition

The Ultimate Collector’s Guide to Duran Duran’s 1982 Masterpiece: The 2009 2xCD Limited Edition Remaster

Original dance mixes that were previously hard to find on CD.

Offers the expanded tracklist in Apple Lossless (ALAC) format.

The 2009 remastering of Rio was a significant undertaking. Unlike earlier CD transfers, which were often criticized for being "flat" or lacking dynamic range, this version was meticulously remastered from the original tapes. The result is widely considered the definitive digital edition of the album. The remaster job is very nice. This is easily the best Rio has ever sounded and probably ever will sound given the inherent flaws in the master tape.

delivers the original album in stunning, punchy fidelity. Tracks like “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Save a Prayer,” and the title track “Rio” have never sounded more vibrant—the high-end sparkle of Nick Rhodes’ keyboards, the aggressive snap of Roger Taylor’s snare, and John Taylor’s liquid, funky bass grooves are all given breathing room.

2xCD Limited Edition. The 2009 version originally featured a 60-page casebound book with a textured sleeve and an alternate Nagel cover illustration.

The original 1982 release of Rio established Duran Duran as global superstars. It blended synthesizers, funk-driven basslines, and cinematic music videos. However, early digital CD pressings often suffered from thin, flat sound profiles that failed to capture the punch of John Taylor’s bass or the brightness of Nick Rhodes' synth work. The changed everything: