The Soft Machine* – Volumes One And Two

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Label:	Big Beat Records – CDWIKD 920
Format:	CD , Compilation, Reissue , Sony DADC, Southwater
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 From – MCA Records Ltd.
Licensed From – Universal Licensing Division
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ace Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Universal/Island Int.
Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC, Southwater

Credits

Arranged By – R. Wyatt* (tracks: 15, 17 to 21)
Artwork [Original Sleeves] – Henry Epstein
Artwork [Package Remix] – Phil Smee
Bass – Hugh Hopper (tracks: 14 to 30)
Drums, Lead Vocals – Robert Wyatt (tracks: 1 to 13)
Executive-Producer – Mike Jeffrey* (tracks: 14 to 30)
Lead Guitar – Kevin Ayers (tracks: 1 to 13)
Liner Notes [Volume One] – Arnold Shaw
Organ – Mike Ratledge (tracks: 1 to 13)
Photography By – Eric Goto
Producer – Tom Wilson (2) (tracks: 1 to 13)
Written-By – R. 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: black layout
℗ 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.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Printed): 0 29667 49202 7
Barcode (Scanned): 029667492027
Matrix / Runout: CDWIKD920 02
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY34
Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW50
Rights Society: ms
Label Code: LC 09797

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	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