BjörkVespertine

Label:

One Little Independent Records – TPLP101

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue

Country:

UK & US

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

A1 Hidden Place
Arranged By [Choir], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed ByMatthew Herbert
Programmed By, Arranged By [Choir]Guy Sigsworth
Programmed By, Engineer [Protools Recording]Jake Davies
Written-By, Bass [Bassline], Arranged By [Choir], ProducerBjörk
A2 Cocoon
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Written-By, Programmed By, ProducerThomas Knak
A3 It's Not Up To You
Arranged By [Harp], HarpZeena Parkins
Arranged By [String], Orchestrated By [String], Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Clavichord, Arranged By [Clavichord]Guy Sigsworth
Engineer [Protools Recording]Leigh Jamieson
HarpCaryl Thomas
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed By [Beat], Engineer [Protools Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, Arranged By [Harp], ProducerBjörk
B1 Undo
Arranged By [String], Orchestrated By [String]Vince Mendoza
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Software Instrument [Protools]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, Arranged By [Choir], Edited By [Vocal], ProducerBjörk
Written-By, Programmed ByThomas Knak
B2 Pagan Poetry
Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Musical Box [Adaptation to]Jack Perron
Programmed ByJake Davies
Programmed By, Producer [Additional]Marius de Vries
Written-By, Programmed By, Bass [Bassline], Arranged By [Music Box], Arranged By [Harp], ProducerBjörk
B3 Frosti
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Musical Box [Adaptation to]Jack Perron
Written-By, Arranged By [Music Box], ProducerBjörk
C1 Aurora
HarpZeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Musical Box [Adaptation to]Jack Perron
Programmed By [Additional]Marius de Vries
Programmed By [Beat]Matmos
Programmed By [Beat], Engineer [Protools Recording]Jake Davies
Written-By, Programmed By [Beat], Bass [Bassline], Arranged By [Harp], Arranged By [Music Box], ProducerBjörk
C2 An Echo, A Stain
Arranged By [Choir], Arranged By [String], Orchestrated By [String]Vince Mendoza
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed By [Beat]Matmos
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
Written-By, Programmed By [Beat], Celesta [Celeste], Arranged By [Choir]Guy Sigsworth
C3 Sun In My Mouth
Arranged By [String], Orchestrated By [String]Vince Mendoza
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed By [Beat], Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, Celesta [Celeste], Arranged By [Celeste]Guy Sigsworth
Written-By, Programmed By [Beat], Bass [Bassline], ProducerBjörk
D1 Heirloom
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Recorded By [Vocal]Jake Davies
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
Written-By, Programmed By, ProducerMartin Console
D2 Harm Of Will
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Orchestrated By, Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Written-ByHarmony Korine
Written-By, Celesta [Celeste], Arranged By [Celeste]Guy Sigsworth
Written-By, Edited By [Vocal], Arranged By [String], ProducerBjörk
D3 Unison
Arranged By [Harp], HarpZeena Parkins
Arranged By [String], Orchestrated By [String]Vince Mendoza
Engineer [Protools Recording]Jake Davies
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed ByMatthew Herbert
Programmed By, Arranged By [Choir]Guy Sigsworth
Programmed By, Engineer [Protools Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, Programmed By, Arranged By [Harp], ProducerBjörk

Companies, etc.

  • Licensed ToOne Little Independent Records
  • Licensed ToPolydor Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗One Little Independent Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗One Little Independent Ltd.
  • Pressed ByThe Vinyl Factory

Credits

  • Contractor [Choir Fixed By]Jenny O 'Grady*
  • Contractor [Orchestral Sessions Fixed By]Isobel Griffiths
  • Coordinator [Olympic Studio Sessions]Siobhan Paine
  • Coordinator [Orchestra And Choir Sessions]Stuart Green
  • Costume Designer [Swan Dress]Marjan Pejoski
  • Engineer [Air Lyndhurst, Assisted By]Rikky
  • Engineer [Air Lyndhurst]Geoff Foster
  • Engineer [Astoria, Assistant]Damon Idins*
  • Engineer [Avatar, Assistant]Rory*
  • Engineer [Bygosh Music Recording Studios, With Help From]Bobby Gosh
  • Engineer [Bygosh Music Recording Studios]Erik Gosh
  • Engineer [Magic Shop, Assistant]Juan Garcia
  • Engineer [Pro Tools Engineering On Mix By, Assistant]Matt Fields
  • Engineer [Pro Tools Engineering On Mix By]Jan <Stan> Kybert*
  • Engineer [Quad Studios, Assistant]Ricardo Gary Walker
  • Engineer [Sear Sound, 2nd Assistant]Adrian Dawson
  • Engineer [Sear Sound, Assistant]Aarron Franz*
  • Orchestrated By [Strings and Choir]Vince Mendoza
  • Other [Arrangement Of Transfer To Music Box By]Jack Perron
  • Other [Music Boxes Supplied By]James Sault And Porter Music Boxes
  • Other [Pro Tools Back-Up And Assistance From]Digi Design
  • SleeveM/M <Paris>*

Notes

Glossy gatefold sleeve. Includes printed inner sleeves.

Unison misspelt as "Unisona" on back cover.

The copyright in the sound recordings owned by Björk Overseas Ltd. under licence to One Little Independent Records and is exclusively licensed to Polydor, Ltd. for the world excluding the UK, North America and Iceland.
℗ 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Independent Ltd.
© 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Independent Ltd.
LC 03275.
TPLP101

All rights reserved. Made in . LC 03275.

Thomas Knak appears courtesy of Hobby Industries.
Matthew Herbert appears courtesy of Magic and Accident.
Matmos appear courtesy of Matador Records.
Console is part of Payola.

[C3]: The lines from < I will wade out till my thighs Are steeped in burning flowers >
© 1925, 1953 © 1991 by the trustees for the E.E. Cummings Trust.
© 1976 by George James Firmage.
from: Complete Poems: 1940-1962 by E.E. Cummings.
Edited by George J. Firmage.
Used by permission of Liverlight Publishing Corporation.

[D3]: Contains a sample from Aero Deck, a track on the >Systemisch< album by Oval on Thrill Jockey Records. Thanks to Markus & Bettina.

All songs published by Universal Music, except:
[D2]: Harmony Korine, copyright control.
[B1, A2]: Thomas Knak, copyright control.
[D1]: Martin Console, published by Flirt 99 Music Publishing.
[D2, C2]: Guy Sigsworth, published by Universal Music.

Studios
El Cortijo, San Pedro, Spain.
Magic Shop, New York, USA. Thanks to Steve Rosenthal.
Astoria, New York, USA.
Avatar, New York, USA.
Sear Sound, New York, USA. Thanks to Walter Sear.
Thule Studios, Reykjavik, Iceland. Thanks to Finn, Snorry and Thule.
Greenhouse Studios, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Quad Studios, New York, USA.
Looking Glass Studios, New York, USA. Thanks to Kara Biloff
The Loft on Lafayette Street, New York, USA.

Music Box recorded at Bygosh Music Recording Studios

Strings and Choir
Recorded at Air Lyndhurst Studios.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5016958046019
  • Label Code: LC 03275
  • Other (On label Side A): TPLP101﹒A
  • Other (On label Side B): TPLP101﹒B
  • Other (On label Side C): TPLP101﹒C
  • Other (On label Side D): TPLP101﹒D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - etched): TPLP 101 A-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - etched): TPLP 101 B-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C - etched): TPLP 101 C-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D - etched): TPLP 101 D-2
  • Other (On inner sleeve): TPLP101DMM - A/B
  • Other (On inner sleeve): TPLP101DMM - C/D

Other Versions (5 of 132)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Vespertine (CD, Album, Stereo) Elektra 62653-2, 62653-2F US 2001
Vespertine (CD, Album) Polydor 589000-2 Europe 2001
Recently Edited
Vespertine (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Gatefold) One Little Indian TPLP101CDL UK 2001
Recently Edited
Vespertine (2×LP, Album) Polydor 589 000-1 Europe 2001
Vespertine (2×LP, Album, 180g) One Little Indian TPLP101 UK 2001

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Reviews

  • royksprekk's avatar
    royksprekk
    I’m guessing this needs yet another (*sigh*) entry - because this is currently the only entry with the “One Little Independent” label name change, but most noticeably, the inner sleeves on mine don’t have the circle cutout on one side exposing the LP label, and read “TPLP101-A/B” / “TPLP101-C/D” (instead of “TPLP101DMM-A/B” / “TPLP101DMM-C/D”).

    Beyond these two differences, I have no way of knowing how these two compare, and am not confident in my ability to definitively say whether or not the other is also DMM, but if anyone else can, I’d very curious and would love to know. Like others have noted previously, it does appear to have some scratches that had me quite concerned, but fortunately, like a portion of the other comments have mentioned, I’ve lucked out and have been pleasantly surprised that somehow they don’t seem to have an audible impact on playback. On the contrary, I’m happy to be able to report that after a few playthroughs (listening especially closely during those few odd couple scratched sections): it sounds absolutely wonderful! So much so, that I almost don’t want to know whether it’s still DMM or not…

    Anyways, I suspect these differences are significant enough to warrant a new entry, and plan on re-adding my copy to that once it’s been created (by someone more experienced than I, because there are probably other, less obvious yet important differences, which I don’t trust myself to catch.) In the meantime, if you’re buying/selling, make sure to your copy matches this entry - because I almost didn’t notice, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one!
    • johhnymarr25's avatar
      johhnymarr25
      can confirm pressing had light scratches new. disappointing. however it doesn't affect the sound directly. get a different pressing.
      • frogofprog's avatar
        frogofprog
        It seems to me that I have got a bad copy from all the positive reviews I'm reading, but the sibilance is insane and ruins some songs for me, especially Cocoon. The instruments sound amazing though.
        • mcjamso's avatar
          mcjamso
          I was surprised to see the vinyl was full of scratches and marks but they had no effect on the sound of the pressing. Her voice pops out really well on this press and it creates a beautiful atmosphere all around. The little electronic sounds are really nice and clear. Not a PERFECT pressing but a very very good one.
          • clefairytales's avatar
            clefairytales
            yall.. this is not that great as everyone is saying.

            the sibilance on this is crazy, cocoon being the worst offender (and it’s one of my faves 😞). sun in my mouth, pagan poetry, it’s not up to you sound more annoying than pleasant. maybe i got a bad copy but damn i do NOT recommend.

            the instruments however do sound spectacular. this is what i imagine listening to electric insects while laying in an icy woodland bed feels like haha. anyway b careful purchasing this
            • francocimaglia's avatar
              francocimaglia
              Edited 7 months ago
              Reviewing every record in my collection:

              I have mix feelings about this press, as I do with every single pressing of her first four albums issued the last few years. The sleeve was poorly glued and it Split, I had to stick it back together myself, not a big deal but we were off to a bad start. The sound itself is really good, silent pressing all things considered, and I did notice some details I hadn't before, but I can't help but feel it could sound a bit better. There's a lot of Runnout Groove Space, so they could've easily made a 45RPM record (like Medúlla for example) and it'd have been glorious. Out of the repressing s of the first four albums, this one is the best by far, I give it a 8/10
              • Babycutiecute's avatar
                Babycutiecute
                Heaven. Amazing press that is just amazing to listen too. Almost no noise at all and it is just heavenly
                • dubstepkin's avatar
                  dubstepkin
                  Has some noise on sibilance but overall its good. I like how clicky parts sounds !
                  • g4mobile's avatar
                    g4mobile
                    This is a phenomenal pressing! Very happy with my purchase and I would highly recommend.
                    • Budenzauber.'s avatar
                      Budenzauber.
                      I can happily confirm that this sounds fantastic. No surface noise at all after an initial cleaning cycle. Nice packaging as well.

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