The 2024 remix of I Advance Masked, the seminal 1982 collaboration between Andy Summers (The Police) and Robert Fripp (King Crimson), offers a revitalized listening experience that both honours and expands upon the original. Remixed by David Singleton, this edition is part of the comprehensive box set The Complete Recordings 1981–1984, released on March 28, 2025, by Panegyric.

The remix presents a fresh stereo mix of the original album, enhancing its intricate textures and ambient nuances. Singleton’s meticulous approach brings clarity to the duo’s experimental guitar interplay, emphasizing the album’s atmospheric qualities. This edition also includes two previously unreleased tracks, Skyline and Entropy Pulse, which were constructed from incomplete solos found on the original multitrack tapes. Singleton skilfully assembled these fragments into cohesive pieces, creating new ‘duets’ that seamlessly integrate with the album’s aesthetic.

The 2024 remix is available on 200-gram audiophile vinyl, mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering, ensuring high-fidelity sound reproduction. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the box set includes a Blu-ray disc featuring the album in high-resolution stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound. This disc also contains the original mixes, and an audio documentary titled Can We Record Tony? Offering insights into the duo’s creative process through archival improvisations and conversations.

In addition to I Advance Masked, the box set features the duo’s second album, Bewitched (1984), and a newly compiled third album, Mother Hold the Candle Steady, consisting of previously unreleased material. Accompanied by a 16-page booklet with photos and interviews, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of Summers and Fripp’s collaborative work during the early 1980s.

The 2024 remix of I Advance Masked not only rejuvenates the original recordings but also enriches the listening experience with additional content and context, making it a valuable release for both long-time fans and new listeners.