An album of unreleased music by Manx-born superstar Robin Gibb was released yesterday (Monday).
Its name, ‘50 St Catherine’s Drive’, is the address in Douglas where the Gibb brothers, who later went on to form the Bee Gees, grew up.
The Manx Post Office has produced limited edition collection that reflects on the solo career of island-born superstar Robin Gibb.
The album features many of Robin’s last compositions and recordings as a solo artist.
The Post Office, in partnership with Robin Gibb’s widow, Dwina Gibb and Warner/Reprise Records, has released a collection that combines a CD of Robin’s final solo album together with an Isle of Man Post Office limited edition DVD, a booklet containing an extract from Robin’s biography and a booklet containing a full set of Robin Gibb stamps. This special limited edition of 1000 also contains an insert signed by Dwina Gibb and postmarked with a special silver foil cancellation for September 29, 2014. Everything is contained within a CD jewel case.
There are just 1,000 copies.
The product costs £22.50 and the Gibb family has requested that royalties are to be donated to Rebecca House, the island’s children’s hospice.
Robin took a great interest in the island throughout his life and indeed forged a special relationship with local charity Rebecca House, which he opened with Dwina in 2008.
50 St Catherine’s Drive is of great significance in that it was the former home of the Gibb family in Douglas, Isle of Man.
In April 2013 the address was recognised by Douglas Council as the childhood home of Robin Gibb and his brothers, and was commemorated with a blue plaque on the front door.
The street sign for St Catherine’s Drive also marks the fact that it was the Bee Gees’ childhood home.
Dwina Gibb said: ‘Robin always loved the Isle of Man and he would have been especially pleased with this commemorative album, DVD and stamp package produced in the place of his birth.’
Maxine Cannon, general manager of Isle of Man Stamps and Coins said: ‘Everyone on the island is immensely proud that Robin called the Isle of Man his home.
‘The island was his birthplace with 50 St Catherine’s Drive being his childhood home. We are pleased to take any opportunity to celebrate Robin’s life and music.’
The compilation can be ordered at iomstamps.com or from the Regent Street post office, Douglas.