# Magnum II

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***Magnum II*** is the second studio album by the English rock band [Magnum](/source/Magnum_(band)). It was released in 1979 on [Jet Records](/source/Jet_Records). *Magnum II* followed on from the success of Magnum's debut album, *[Kingdom of Madness](/source/Kingdom_of_Madness_(Magnum_album))*. The album was produced by former [Ten Years After](/source/Ten_Years_After) bass player [Leo Lyons](/source/Leo_Lyons), who had success with producing *[Phenomenon](/source/Phenomenon_(UFO_album))*, *[Force It](/source/Force_It)* and *[No Heavy Petting](/source/No_Heavy_Petting)* for [UFO](/source/UFO_(band)).

As with their debut album *[Kingdom of Madness](/source/Kingdom_of_Madness_(Magnum_album))*, much of the material on *Magnum II* was already written and had already been previewed in Magnum's live set and were suitably "road tested".[1] The album, however failed to chart on its release in October 1979. Both "Changes", released in September 1979, and "Foolish Heart", released in November 1979, were singles.

The 2005 expanded version of the album was reissued on 22 September 2006 in Japan with mini LP/paper sleeve packaging through Arcangelo. The album was also included in a limited edition Japanese box set, comprising all six of Sanctuary Records expanded and remastered releases with mini LP/paper sleeve packaging. The set included an outer box featuring Magnum's *[Chase the Dragon](/source/Chase_the_Dragon)* artwork.

## Reissues

Release date Formats Label Catalogue number Notes 10/1979 LP Jet Records JETLP222 Silver sleeve 03/1987 LP, CD Castle Communications CLALP125, CLACD125 01/1988 CD Jet Records JETCD002 01/1989 LP, PD, CD FM Records WKFMLP119, WKFMPD119, WKFMXD119 Rodney Matthews artwork 08/1999 CD Castle Essentials ESMCD748 Includes bonus tracks 10/2005 CD Sanctuary Records CMQDD1229 Remastered and expanded 2020/2021 LP Renaissance Records US RDEGLP885

## Bonus tracks

In 2005, [Sanctuary Records](/source/Sanctuary_Records) released a remastered and expanded edition with bonus tracks.

***"Lonesome Star"*** (disc 1, track 11) Recorded during the *Magnum II* sessions, originally released as the [B-side](/source/B-side) to the "Changes" single.

***"Changes"*** (disc 1, track 12) A remixed version of the album track. Released as a single after the success of *[Marauder](/source/Marauder_(Magnum_album))*.

***"Everybody Needs"*** (disc 1, track 13) B-side to the "Changes" remixed single, a re-recording of a demo recorded during *[Kingdom of Madness](/source/Kingdom_of_Madness_(Magnum_album))* sessions.

***"Changes"*** (disc 1, track 14) B-side to the "Changes" remixed single, recorded live at The Marquee, London. Originally released on *Marauder*.

***"Foolish Heart"*** (disc 1, track 15) Released in 1993 on Magnum's acoustic album *Keeping the Nite Light Burning*.

## Singles

***Changes*** 7" (September 1979)

1. "Changes" [LP version] – 3:15
1. "Lonesome Star" [B-side] – 3:13

***Foolish Heart*** 7" (November 1979)

1. "Foolish Heart" [LP version] – 3:13
1. "Baby Rock Me" [LP version] – 4:05

## Personnel

- [Bob Catley](/source/Bob_Catley) – vocals
- [Tony Clarkin](/source/Tony_Clarkin) – guitar
- Wally Lowe – bass
- Richard Bailey – keyboards, flute
- Kex Gorin – drums

**Production**

- Produced by [Leo Lyons](/source/Leo_Lyons)
- Engineered by Rafe McKenna
- Assisted by Paul Hume
- Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Nic Webb
- Recorded at Music Centre Studios, Wembley

## References

1. Clarkin, Tony & Ling, David (2006). Sleeve Notes. In *Magnum II: Expanded Edition* (pp. 2) [CD liner notes]. London: Sanctuary Records.

## External links

- [www.magnumonline.co.uk](http://www.magnumonline.co.uk) – Official Magnum site
- [Magnum II: Expanded Edition](https://archive.today/20070927220141/http://www.sanctuaryrecords.co.uk/magnum_expanded/II/) – Sanctuary Records' mini site

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