The OrbU.F.Orb

Label:

Big Life – 863 375-1

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album
Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition
All Media , Limited Edition, Special Edition , Blue PVC Sleeve

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

U.F.Orb
A1 O.O.B.E
FluteTom Green
Written-ByFehlmann*
12:51
A2 U.F.Orb
BassGuy Pratt
6:08
B1 Blue Room
BassJah Wobble
Producer, GuitarSteve Hillage
Written-ByHillage*
17:34
C Towers Of Dub
HarmonicaMarney Pax
Voice [Intro]Victor Lewis Smith*
Written-ByFehlmann*
15:00
D1 Close Encounters
Written-ByMcMillan*
10:27
D2 Majestic
ProducerYouth
Written-ByGlover*
11:06
D3 Sticky End 0:49
The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld: Patterns & Textures Version
E1 Little Fluffy Clouds
Written-ByM Glover*
8:55
E2 Earth (Gaia)
Written-ByK Weston*
9:26
E3 Towers Of Dub (Part 1)
Written-ByT Fehlmann*
5:00
F1 Towers Of Dub (Part 2)
Written-ByT Fehlmann*
4:33
F2 Perpetual Dawn
Written-ByE Maiden*
8:17
F3 Star 6 & 7 8 9
Written-ByT Green*
4:19
F4 Outlands
Written-ByT Fehlmann*
6:45
F5 Outro
Written-ByK Weston*
5:15

Credits

  • DesignThe Designers Republic
  • EngineerThrash (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • Engineer [Assistant At Mark Angelo's]Sarah (26) (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • Engineer [Assistant At Matrix 4]Tim (7) (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • Engineer [Assistant At Sunsonic]Leroy (10) (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • Performer [Players]Youth (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • ProducerThe Orb (tracks: A1 to D3)
  • Remix [Digitally Remixed]Orb* (tracks: E1 to F5)
  • Written-ByWeston* (tracks: A1 to D3)

Notes

This is the limited edition 3xLP set, containing the regular album (BLRLP 18) plus a bonus LP and 2 8" x 8" art prints. Limited to 5000 copies.

The vinyl version comes in the following formats:
1: The album released as a promo, released on blue vinyl.
2: The album released in a regular outer sleeve, containing just the album.
3: The album released in a black PVC outer sleeve, containing the extra 2 art prints.
4: The album released in a green PVC outer sleeve, containing the extra live album.
5: The album released in a blue PVC outer sleeve, containing the extra live album and the art prints (this release).

The bonus disc included is the soundtrack to the long form video film "The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld (Patterns & Textures) (The Video)", and was recorded at the Fridge, Brixton May 12 1991, remixed at Falconer Studios April 1992.

A1 to D3: Mixed at Matrix 4 Studio
A1: Programmed in Berlin. Flute credited to Tom Green (Baku). Track claims to be 18:45 on label, but the cover has the correct duration of 12:51.
A2, D2: Programmed at Butterfly.
B1: Programmed in space at Mark Angelo's.
B2: Programmed at Sunsonic.
C: Programmed at Livingstone.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (PVC sleeve sticker): 731451391118
  • Barcode (Sleeve): 731451374913
  • Label Code: LC 6816
  • Price Code: PG 281

Other Versions (5 of 63)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
U.F.Orb (CD, Album) WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings BLRCD 18, 513 749-2 UK 1992
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U.F.Orb (CD, Album, CD, Promo, All Media, Limited Edition, Special Edition) Big Life 314 513 749-2, cdp 804 US 1992
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U.F.Orb (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Black PVC Sleeve) Big Life BLRLP 18, 513 749-1 UK 1992
U.F.Orb (CD, Album) WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings ACD 1351 Canada 1992
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U.F.Orb (CD, Album) WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings DE 031066, 31 066 1992

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Reviews

  • daves1305's avatar
    daves1305
    The Orb really went to town on this version, live album and some ?prints? included. Weird how at the time I didn't listen to it so much but sounds great today.
    • AndrewHP's avatar
      AndrewHP
      Just found a copy of this blue PVC release that I bought back in 1992 and forgot about - it's still sealed. It's great to actually see what it contains thanks to the pics above.
      • veluspace's avatar
        veluspace
        I have this same 3 lps edition in blue, but mine comes with the live album on vinyl and cd. Magnificent Album.
        • Frontosa's avatar
          Frontosa
          Edited 18 years ago
          I believe this is one of the Top Ten all time electronic music albums ever! I've listened to this album for more than 12 years now and it never ceases to amaze me. The beautifully textured and complex layers of sound and rhythm morph from one track into the next, yet each track works equally well on it's own. Some parts are haunting and quiet while others make you wanna get up and dance. This album is a trip through peaks and valleys, crafted to perfection by The Orb.
          • kenobi's avatar
            kenobi
            Edited 19 years ago
            This is it! The Orb is what got me into house, especially tribal-house and dub-house. The track U.F.Orb still has some sick beats and breaks even today. O.O.B.E is still one of my favorite ambient tracks and the rest is just history. Dr. Alex was on top of his game with this one!

            This also caught my interest in the Designers Republic. Great Artwork!
            • dexterfeng's avatar
              dexterfeng
              vinyl version of this originally released with U.F.ORB in green vinyl slip cover. original release was CD only and came packed with the patterns and textures video. Adequate quality pressing for the chill room set. A not so subtle reminder of what the Orb was really capable of as a live act.

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