: Released as part of the Epic Years Paper Sleeve Collection , it uses Blu-spec CD technology, which is compatible with standard CD players but designed to provide more accurate laser reading.

The of Kansas's sixth studio album, Monolith (1979), is a high-fidelity reissue presented in a vinyl-replica "Blu-spec CD" format. This version is prized by collectors for its superior sound quality and meticulous packaging, which includes a 16-page booklet with Japanese liner notes, lyrics in both English and Japanese, and a replica of the original gatefold cover art by Bruce Wolfe. Album Overview

: The release features an obi-strip and a series sticker, making it a definitive physical edition for fans of the original lineup. Tracklist & Performance Highlights Kansas - Facebook

Released in May 1979, Monolith was the first studio album self-produced by the band. It marked a transition point for Kansas, balancing their complex progressive rock foundations with a more direct, arena-ready sound. Although it reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 , it was initially seen as a commercial step down from massive hits like Leftoverture and Point of Know Return before eventually being certified platinum.

: Includes a rare live version of "On the Other Side" —a recording previously only available on the 1994 Legacy box set.