Soft Machine1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time)

Label:

ATCO Records – 60 113

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation, Reissue

Country:

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Prog Rock

Tracklist

Soft Machine - Record One
A1 Hope For Happiness
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
4:20
A2 Joy Of A Toy
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
2:49
A3 Hope For Happiness (Reprise)
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
1:37
A4 Why Am I So Short?
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
1:38
A5 So Boot If At All
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
7:22
A6 A Certain Kind
Written-ByH. Hopper*
4:10
B1 Save Yourself
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
2:25
B2 Priscilla
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
1:05
B3 Lullabye Letter
Written-ByK. Ayers*
4:37
B4 We Did It Again
Written-ByK. Ayers*
3:46
B5 Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle
Written-ByK. Ayers*
1:01
B6 Why Are We Sleeping?
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
5:31
B7 Box 25/4 LID
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
0:47
Soft Machine - Record Two
C1 Pataphysical Introduction (Part One)
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
1:00
C2 A Concise British Alphabet (Part One)
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
0:10
C3 Hibou Anemone And Bear
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
5:58
C4 A Concise British Alphabet (Part Two)
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
0:12
C5 Hullo Der
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
0:52
C6 Dada Was Here
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
3:25
C7 Thank You Pierrot Lunaire
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
0:47
C8 Have You Ever Bean Grean?
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
1:23
C9 Pataphysical Introduction (Part Two)
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
0:50
C10 Out Of Tunes
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
2:30
D1 As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
2:30
D2 Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening
Written-ByH. Hopper*
2:30
D3 Fire Engine ing With Bells Clanging
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
1:50
D4 Pig
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
2:08
D5 Orange Skin Food
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
1:52
D6 A Door Opens And Closes
Written-ByM. Ratledge*
1:09
D7 10.30 Returns To The Bedroom
Written-ByR. Wyatt*
4:14

Companies, etc.

  • Licensed FromWEA International Inc.
  • Distributed ByWEA Filipacchi Music
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗WEA Filipacchi Music
  • Copyright ©WEA Filipacchi Music
  • Manufactured ByRecord Service GmbH
  • Pressed ByRecord Service Alsdorf

Credits

  • Artwork, Design [Cover Design]Norman Batley Associates
  • Bass Vocals [Bass Voice], GuitarKevin Ayers (tracks: A1 to B7)
  • Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Alto SaxophoneHugh Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)
  • Design Concept [Cover Concept]S. Murphy*
  • Drums, VoiceRobert Wyatt
  • Executive-ProducerSean Murphy
  • IllustrationHopper*
  • Lacquer Cut ByRME*
  • Organ [Lowery, Hammond], Harpsichord, Piano, Flute, Liner NotesMike Ratledge
  • ProducerTom Wilson (2) (tracks: A1 to B7)
  • Soprano Saxophone [Special Assistance], Tenor Saxophone [Special Assistance]Brian Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)

Notes

Odd release with mixed labels:
Disc 1 has Atlantic green/orange center labels.
Disc 2 has ATCO grey/white center labels.
Gatefold sleeve shows only the Atlantic logo.

Catalogue numbers : "60 113" on back sleeve and labels / "60 113_O" on spine

On inner gatefold, this French release contains an interview of Robert Wyatt (in French) by Miss Annie-Fannie , also an extract of an article (in French) written by Mike Ratledge and an extract of the lyrics for the song "SONG FOR INSANE TIMES" by Kevin Ayers
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Manufactured in by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf
Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf

A Warner Communication company

On labels:
℗ 1976 Wea Filipacchi Music

On back cover:
℗ - © - 1975 - wea filipacchi music

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): R / S Alsdorf 60113 A 15 RME
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): R / S Alsdorf 60113 B 16 F [unidentifiable signature] RME
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): R / S Alsdorf 60113 C 11 RME
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): R / S Alsdorf 60113 D F RME
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, center label): 60113-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, center label): 60113-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, center label): 60113-C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, center label): 60113-D
  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
  • Price Code: WE 3②2
  • Label Code (on labels disc 1): LC 0121
  • Label Code (on labels disc 2): LC 0120

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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
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The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold) Probe 3 C154-50185/86 Italy 1973
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The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold) Probe 3 C154-50185/86 Italy 1973

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