The Soft Machine*Volumes One And Two

Label:

Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920

Format:

CD , Compilation, Reissue , Sound Performance pressing

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Experimental

Tracklist

1 Hope For Happiness 4:21
2 Joy Of A Toy 2:49
3 Hope For Happiness (Reprise) 1:38
4 Why Am I So Short? 1:39
5 So Boot If At All 7:25
6 A Certain Kind 4:11
7 Save Yourself 2:26
8 Priscilla 1:03
9 Lullabye Letter 4:32
10 We Did It Again 3:46
11 Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle 1:03
12 Why Are We Sleeping? 5:30
13 Box 25/4 Lid 0:49
Rivmic Melodies
14 Pataphysical Introduction - Pt I 0:59
15 A Concise British Alphabet - Pt I 0:10
16 Hibou, Anemone And Bear 5:59
17 A Concise British Alphabet - Pt II 0:12
18 Hulloder 0:55
19 Dada Was Here 3:25
20 Thank You Pierrot Lunaire 0:49
21 Have You Ever Bean Green? 1:20
22 Pataphysical Introduction - Pt II 0:50
23 Out Of Tunes 2:32
Esther's Nose Job
24 As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still 2:34
25 Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening 2:41
26 Fire Engine ing With Bells Clanging 1:43
27 Pig 2:08
28 Orange Skin Food 1:10
29 A Door Opens And Closes 1:10
30 10.30 Returns To The Bedroom 4:15

Companies, etc.

  • Licensed FromMCA Records Ltd.
  • Licensed FromUniversal Licensing Division
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Ace Records Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Universal/Island Int.
  • Made BySound Performance

Credits

  • Arranged ByR. Wyatt* (tracks: 15, 17 to 21)
  • Artwork [Original Sleeves]Henry Epstein
  • Artwork [Package Remix]Phil Smee
  • BassHugh Hopper (tracks: 14 to 30)
  • Drums, Lead VocalsRobert Wyatt (tracks: 1 to 13)
  • Executive-ProducerMike Jeffrey* (tracks: 14 to 30)
  • Lead GuitarKevin Ayers (tracks: 1 to 13)
  • Liner Notes [Volume One]Arnold Shaw
  • OrganMike Ratledge (tracks: 1 to 13)
  • Photography ByEric Goto
  • ProducerTom Wilson (2) (tracks: 1 to 13)
  • Written-ByR. Wyatt* (tracks: 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 22 to 24, 30)

Notes

Tracks 1 - 13 ℗ & © 1968.
Tracks 14 - 30 ℗ & © 1969.

Backcover:
Licensed from MCA Records Ltd. courtesy of MCA Records Inc.
This compilation ℗ 1989 Ace Records Ltd.
Made in UK.

CD:
℗ Universal / Island Int.
Licensed from Universal Licensing Division.
Made in the UK.

Tracks 1 to 13 were first released on ABC / Probe album LP 4500.
Tracks 14 to 30 originally released as Volume Two in 1969.

Issued in a standard jewel case with an 8-page accordion folded booklet.
Total playing time 74:46.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 0 29667 49202 7
  • Barcode (Scanned): 029667492027
  • Label Code: LC 09797
  • Rights Society: ms
  • Matrix / Runout: [Sound Performance logo] 020 8691 2121 CDWIKD920
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP76

Other Versions (5 of 39)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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The Soft Machine (2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo) Command RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2 US 1973
Recently Edited
The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold) Probe 3 C154-50185/86 Italy 1973
Volumes 1 & 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold) Probe GTSP 204, 0C 192 ◦ 50185-6 UK 1973
New Submission
The Soft Machine (2×LP, Compilation, Promo) Command RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2 US 1973
New Submission
The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold) Probe 3 C154-50185/86 Italy 1973

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