The Soft Machine* – The Soft Machine Collection

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Genre:	Rock
Style:	Experimental
Year:	1974

Tracklist

		The Soft Machine - Vol. One
		Hope For Happiness	4:20
		Joy Of A Toy	2:49
		Hope For Happiness (Reprise)	1:37
		Why Am I So Short?	1:38
		So Boot If At All	7:22
		A Certain Kind	4:10
		Save Yourself	2:25
		Priscilla	1:05
		Lullabye Letter	4:37
		We Did It Again	3:46
		Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle	1:01
		Why Are We Sleeping?	5:31
		Box 25/4 Lid	0:47
		The Soft Machine - Vol. Two
		Pataphysical Introduction - Part 1	1:00
		A Concise British Alphabet - Part 1	0:10
		Hibou Anemone And Bear	5:58
		A Concise British Alphabet - Part 2	0:12
		Hullo Der	0:52
		Dada Was Here	3:25
		Thank You Pierrot Lunaire	0:47
		Have You Ever Bean Grean?	1:23
		Pataphysical Introduction - Part 2	0:50
		Out Of Tunes	2:30
		As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still	2:30
		Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening	2:30
		Fire Engine ing With Bells Clanging	1:50
		Pig	2:08
		Orange Skin Food	1:52
		A Door Opens And Closes	1:09
		10.30 Returns To The Bedroom	4:14

Credits (10)

George Chkhantz*
Engineer
Mike Jeffrey*
Executive-Producer
John Halsall*
Liner Notes
Kevin Ayers
Performer [Volume One]
Mike Ratledge
Performer [Volume One]
Robert Wyatt
Performer [Volume One]

Notes

2xLP "doubleback" (compilation) of the first two Soft Machine albums complete. Originally issued on Probe in the UK in 1973. This collection also exists under many different titles and much later as a 2 album on 1CD release.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	The Soft Machine 2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo; LP, Reissue, Stereo; LP, Reissue, Stereo	Command – RSSD-964/2	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold	Probe – 3 C154-50185/86	Italy	1973	Italy — 1973	Recently Edited
	Volumes 1 & 2 2×LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold	Probe – 0C 192 ◦ 50185-6	UK	1973	UK — 1973
	The Soft Machine 2×LP, Compilation, Promo	Command – RSSD-964/2	US	1973	US — 1973	New Submission
	The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold	Probe – 3 C154-50185/86	Italy	1973	Italy — 1973	New Submission
	The Soft Machine Collection LP, Album, Reissue; LP, Album, Reissue; All Media, Compilation	ABC Records – ABCD 602	UK	1974	UK — 1974	Recently Edited
	1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Atlantic – 60 113		1976	— 1976	Recently Edited
	The Soft Machine Collection 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold	ABC Records – DL-0013/14	Spain	1976	Spain — 1976	Recently Edited
	1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Atlantic – 60 113		1976	— 1976	New Submission
	The Soft Machine Collection 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold	ABC Records – DL-0013/14	Spain	1976	Spain — 1976	Recently Edited
	1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) Cassette, Compilation, Reissue	Atlantic – 460 113		1977	— 1977	New Submission
	The Soft Machine 2×LP, Compilation	Music Hall – 14307/8	Argentina	1977	Argentina — 1977	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Sonopress	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK	1989	UK — 1989
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mayking	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation	MSI (2) – MSIF 3612	Japan	1998	Japan — 1998	New Submission
	Volume 1 & Volume 2 CD, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release	ArsNova – AN99-0414	Russia	1999	Russia — 1999	New Submission
	Volume 1 & Volume 2 CD, Compilation, Unofficial Release	ArsNova – AN99-0414	Russia	1999	Russia — 1999	New Submission
	Milestones 2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Probe – 5C 184-50 185/86	Netherlands		Netherlands	Recently Edited
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Sound Performance pressing	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Disctronics pressing	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	Recently Edited
	1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo	ATCO Records – 60113				New Submission
	1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue	Atlantic – 60 113-O
	Volumes One and Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Mayking pressing	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	Recently Edited
	1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue	ATCO Records – 60 113				New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Sony DADC, Southwater	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	New Submission
	1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) ‎ 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold	ATCO Records – 60 113				New Submission
	1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) ‎ 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Gatefold	ATCO Records – 60 113-0	Europe		Europe	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Sound Performance pressing	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	Recently Edited
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Sonopress	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK
	1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) ‎ 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold	ATCO Records – 60 113	Europe		Europe	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	New Submission
	1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) 2×LP, Compilation, Stereo	Atlantic – 60 113_O				New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK	New Submission
	Volumes One And Two CD, Compilation, Reissue	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920	UK		UK
	Milestones 2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Probe – 5C 184-50 185/86	Netherlands		Netherlands	New Submission
	The Soft Machine Collection 2×LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Gatefold	ABC Records – 23.0059/2 F-G	Spain		Spain	New Submission
	The Soft Machine Collection LP, Album, Reissue; LP, Album, Reissue; All Media, Compilation	ABC Records – ABCD 602	UK		UK	Recently Edited

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Reviews

groovy1 Mar 13, 2024
referencing The Soft Machine (2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo) RSSD 964-2

Found this in a used record store had a water damaged cover and vinyl looked like it had some scuffs, but I took it home and cleaned it up and it plays almost like a NM record. Command/ABC did an excellent job on this pressing back in 1973, and even though the cover didn't hold up, the records did. The sound quality is excellent too.
MarquisSmith Feb 21, 2024
referencing The Soft Machine (2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo) RSSD 964-2

I concur on excellent sonics and my pressing plays cleanly too.
markandmarko Oct 21, 2023
referencing 1&2 (Architects Of Space Time) (2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold) 60 113

Not sure about this press, sounds a bit muffled but then again soft machine was always a bit noisy. Would need an original
recrecshop Nov 22, 2022
referencing The Soft Machine Collection (LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation) ABCD 602

...was there ever a better "fusion album"? my advice: try listen only to the
drums of robert wyatt: astonishing! next listen to his wonderful voice, you
can almost consider "volume one" as his first solo album. just take the
heartwarming ballad "a certain kind". then we have this great,
hendrix-alike electric organ by mike ratledge. the stoical kevin ayers on
bass, with his grandiose & ongoing dada-song "we did it again". uplifting,
thunderously powerful..!
piertho Mar 4, 2021
referencing The Soft Machine (2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo) RSSD 964-2

Despite the "cheap" package - but nice image cover by Ed Sarisbrick - these are great sounding pressings.