PS Paul the official site may have wiped there hands of this cd, but i am sure they will still except the royalty cheque and why not

I am in the same boat as Phil and enjoying it. You can tell though what Steve was talking about when he compared his singing pre & post Phantom of the Opera. Here he sounds like his voice is really having a battle on it's hands, which is NOT saying he does not sound superb.
Re the definitive version of the original album. Very happy to hear the bit of spoken word at the very end of the album. I just checked 'original Albums' release and it was there as well but I cannot find the original CD release but I am pretty sure it was not there. Am I right?

Great to have the Definitive Edition and really hope Timeless Flight is next on the list! I think your right Wout, I don't remember George Fords spoken words at the end of the reissued cds of Best Years previously!