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Label:	Virgin – VD 2502
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Sampler, Stereo
Country:	UK
Released:	1975
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Prog Rock

Tracklist

A1	Robert Wyatt–	Yesterday Man Alto Saxophone [Alto], Tenor Saxophone [Tenor] – Gary Windo Bass – John Greaves Drums, Keyboards, Vocals – Robert Wyatt Engineer – Dick Palmer* Producer – Nick Mason Trumpet – Mongezi Feza Written-By – Chris Andrews (3) Alto Saxophone [Alto], Tenor Saxophone [Tenor] – Gary Windo Bass – John Greaves Drums, Keyboards, Vocals – Robert Wyatt Engineer – Dick Palmer* Producer – Nick Mason Trumpet – Mongezi Feza Written-By – Chris Andrews (3)	3:07
A2	Mike Oldfield–	Don Alfonso Drums – Chris Cutler Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Accordion [Piano Accordion] – David Bedford Percussion [Wine Bottles] – Kevin Ayers Producer [Produced] – Mike Oldfield Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar – Mike Oldfield Written-By – Trad.* Drums – Chris Cutler Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Accordion [Piano Accordion] – David Bedford Percussion [Wine Bottles] – Kevin Ayers Producer [Produced] – Mike Oldfield Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar – Mike Oldfield Written-By – Trad.*	6:04
A3	Ivor Cutler–	Go And Sit Upon The Grass Engineer – David Vorhaus Harmonium, Vocals – Ivor Cutler Written-By – Cutler*	2:20
A4	Tangerine Dream–	Overture Engineer – Steve Taylor* Organ, Synthesizer [Synthi], Celesta [Celeste] – Peter Baumann Synthesizer [Moog, VCS3], Organ – Chris Franke* Synthesizer [VCS3], Mellotron, Organ, Grand Piano [Prepared Grand Piano] – Edgar Froese Written-By – Baumann* Engineer – Steve Taylor* Organ, Synthesizer [Synthi], Celesta [Celeste] – Peter Baumann Synthesizer [Moog, VCS3], Organ – Chris Franke* Synthesizer [VCS3], Mellotron, Organ, Grand Piano [Prepared Grand Piano] – Edgar Froese Written-By – Baumann*	11:06
B1	Kevin Coyne–	Marjory Razorblade Bass – Tony Cousins Drums – Terry Slade Electric Piano – Tim Penn Engineer [Manor Mobile] – Michael Glossop* Guitar – Gordon Smith (3) Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Rick Dodd Vocals – Kevin Coyne Written-By – K. Coyne* Bass – Tony Cousins Drums – Terry Slade Electric Piano – Tim Penn Engineer [Manor Mobile] – Michael Glossop* Guitar – Gordon Smith (3) Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Rick Dodd Vocals – Kevin Coyne Written-By – K. Coyne*	8:30
B2	Kevin Coyne–	Looking For The River Electric Piano – Kevin Coyne Engineer – Michael Glossop* Written-By – K. Coyne*	3:06
B3	The Magic Band–	Mirror Man Bass – Paul Uhrig Drums – Ty Grimes Engineer – Phil Newell Keyboards – Michael Smotherman* Lead Guitar – Dean Smith Producer [Produced By] – Andy Di Martino Rhythm Guitar – Fuzzy Fuscaldo Vocals, Harmonica [Harp] – Captain Beefheart Written-By – Don Van Vliet Bass – Paul Uhrig Drums – Ty Grimes Engineer – Phil Newell Keyboards – Michael Smotherman* Lead Guitar – Dean Smith Producer [Produced By] – Andy Di Martino Rhythm Guitar – Fuzzy Fuscaldo Vocals, Harmonica [Harp] – Captain Beefheart Written-By – Don Van Vliet	4:42
B4	The Magic Band–	Upon The My-O-My Bass – Paul Uhrig Drums – Ty Grimes Engineer – Phil Newell Keyboards – Michael Smotherman* Lead Guitar – Dean Smith Producer [Produced By] – Andy Di Martino Rhythm Guitar – Fuzzy Fuscaldo Vocals, Harmonica [Harp] – Captain Beefheart Written-By – Don Van Vliet Bass – Paul Uhrig Drums – Ty Grimes Engineer – Phil Newell Keyboards – Michael Smotherman* Lead Guitar – Dean Smith Producer [Produced By] – Andy Di Martino Rhythm Guitar – Fuzzy Fuscaldo Vocals, Harmonica [Harp] – Captain Beefheart Written-By – Don Van Vliet	4:00
C1	Slapp Happy–	Extract From The Messiah Bass Guitar – John Greaves Drums [Drums Etc.] – Chris Cutler Engineer – Simon Heyworth Guitar, Soloist [Solo] – Peter Blegvad Producer [Produced] – Slapp Happy Voice – Dagmar* Written-By – Blegvad* Bass Guitar – John Greaves Drums [Drums Etc.] – Chris Cutler Engineer – Simon Heyworth Guitar, Soloist [Solo] – Peter Blegvad Producer [Produced] – Slapp Happy Voice – Dagmar* Written-By – Blegvad*	1:45
C2	Henry Cow–	A Worm Is At Work Bass – John Greaves Clarinet [Caucasian Clarinet] – Tim Hodgkinson Drums [Drums Etc.] – Chris Cutler Engineer – Simon Heyworth Piano – Anthony Moore Producer [Produced] – Slapp Happy Violin – Fred Frith Voice – Dagmar* Written-By – Blegvad* Bass – John Greaves Clarinet [Caucasian Clarinet] – Tim Hodgkinson Drums [Drums Etc.] – Chris Cutler Engineer – Simon Heyworth Piano – Anthony Moore Producer [Produced] – Slapp Happy Violin – Fred Frith Voice – Dagmar* Written-By – Blegvad*	1:48
C3	Tom Newman (2)–	Sad Sing Producer [Produced By] – Tom Newman (2) Rhythm Guitar [6 String Acoustic Rhythm Guitar], Lead Guitar [Twiddly Bits Lead Guitar] – Mike Oldfield Rhythm Guitar [Double Speed Rhythm Guitar], Performer [Guitar Cases, Banging Mikes], Bass Drum, Mandolin [Mandolin Guitars] – Tom Newman (2) Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle] – Jon Field Written-By – Tom Newman (2) Producer [Produced By] – Tom Newman (2) Rhythm Guitar [6 String Acoustic Rhythm Guitar], Lead Guitar [Twiddly Bits Lead Guitar] – Mike Oldfield Rhythm Guitar [Double Speed Rhythm Guitar], Performer [Guitar Cases, Banging Mikes], Bass Drum, Mandolin [Mandolin Guitars] – Tom Newman (2) Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle] – Jon Field Written-By – Tom Newman (2)	2:17
C4	Tom Newman (2)–	Super Man Bass Guitar – John Varnom Drums – Hughie Flint Electric Guitar – Fred Frith Piano – Mike Storey Producer [Produced By] – Tom Newman (2) Saxophone – Lol Coxhill Saxophone [Old Fashioned Saxophone] – Jon Field Slide Guitar – Neil Innes Voice – Tom Newman (2) Written-By – Ned Callan Bass Guitar – John Varnom Drums – Hughie Flint Electric Guitar – Fred Frith Piano – Mike Storey Producer [Produced By] – Tom Newman (2) Saxophone – Lol Coxhill Saxophone [Old Fashioned Saxophone] – Jon Field Slide Guitar – Neil Innes Voice – Tom Newman (2) Written-By – Ned Callan	3:30
C5	Chili Charles–	Semba Acoustic Guitar – Del Richardson Baritone Saxophone [Baritone] – Peter Van Der Puije* Electric Organ [Lowrey Organ], Bass – Jean Roussel Engineer – Phil Becque Percussion – Chili Charles Piano, Electric Organ [Lowrey Organ] – Robert Bailey Producer [Produced By] – Chili Charles Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – George Larnyoh Trumpet – Eddie Quansah Written-By – C. Charles* Acoustic Guitar – Del Richardson Baritone Saxophone [Baritone] – Peter Van Der Puije* Electric Organ [Lowrey Organ], Bass – Jean Roussel Engineer – Phil Becque Percussion – Chili Charles Piano, Electric Organ [Lowrey Organ] – Robert Bailey Producer [Produced By] – Chili Charles Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – George Larnyoh Trumpet – Eddie Quansah Written-By – C. Charles*	3:20
C6	Jabula–	Baile (They Are Gone) Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Mogotsi Mothle Drums [African Drums], Percussion – Sebothane Bahula* Drums, Percussion – Graham Morgan Engineer – Michael Glossop* Guest [Also], Alto Saxophone [Alto] – Dudu Pukwana Guest [Also], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone] – Peter Van Der Puije* Guest [Also], Congas, Backing Vocals – Willy Cheetham* Guest [Also], Tenor Saxophone [Tenor], Flute – George Larnyoh Guest [Also], Trumpet – Eddie Quansah Guitar, Percussion – Madumetja Ranku* Lead Vocals – Vicky Busisiwe Mhlongo* Lyrics By – S. Bahula* Music By – M. Ranku* Producer [Produced By] – Dave Bloxham Tenor Saxophone, Soloist [Tenor Solo] – Ken Eley Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Mogotsi Mothle Drums [African Drums], Percussion – Sebothane Bahula* Drums, Percussion – Graham Morgan Engineer – Michael Glossop* Guest [Also], Alto Saxophone [Alto] – Dudu Pukwana Guest [Also], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone] – Peter Van Der Puije* Guest [Also], Congas, Backing Vocals – Willy Cheetham* Guest [Also], Tenor Saxophone [Tenor], Flute – George Larnyoh Guest [Also], Trumpet – Eddie Quansah Guitar, Percussion – Madumetja Ranku* Lead Vocals – Vicky Busisiwe Mhlongo* Lyrics By – S. Bahula* Music By – M. Ranku* Producer [Produced By] – Dave Bloxham Tenor Saxophone, Soloist [Tenor Solo] – Ken Eley	4:33
D1	Clear Light Symphony*–	Extract From Part 1 Bass – Martin Isaacs Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion – Gilbert Artman Electric Guitar – Christian Boule* Engineer – Simon Heyworth Grand Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Gong – Cyrille Verdeaux Producer [Produced By], Mixed By – Simon Heyworth Written-By – Cyrille Verdeaux Bass – Martin Isaacs Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion – Gilbert Artman Electric Guitar – Christian Boule* Engineer – Simon Heyworth Grand Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Gong – Cyrille Verdeaux Producer [Produced By], Mixed By – Simon Heyworth Written-By – Cyrille Verdeaux	4:00
D2	Hatfield And The North–	Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut, Incorporating Oh What A Lonely Lifetime Bass Guitar, Vocals [Singing] – Richard Sinclair Drums – Pip Pyle Engineer [Engineered By] – Dave Rufel* Guitar – Phil Miller Keyboards – Dave Stewart Producer [Produced By] – Hatfield And The North Vocals – The Northettes Written-By [Oh What A Lonely Lifetime] – Richard Sinclair Written-By [Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut] – Dave Stewart Bass Guitar, Vocals [Singing] – Richard Sinclair Drums – Pip Pyle Engineer [Engineered By] – Dave Rufel* Guitar – Phil Miller Keyboards – Dave Stewart Producer [Produced By] – Hatfield And The North Vocals – The Northettes Written-By [Oh What A Lonely Lifetime] – Richard Sinclair Written-By [Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut] – Dave Stewart	6:08
D3	White Noise II*–	White Noise II [Extract] Synthesizer [Kaleidophone Synthesizer] – David Vorhaus Written-By – David Vorhaus	4:00
D4	Steve Hillage–	Pentagramaspinn Bass – Mike Howlett Engineer – Simon Heyworth Guitar, Voice – Stevie Hillside* Organ – Dave Stewart Percussion – Pierre Moerlin* Saxophone – Didier Malherbe Synthesizer – Tim Blake Voice [Youyou Voice] – Bambaloni Yoni Written-By – Steve Hillage Bass – Mike Howlett Engineer – Simon Heyworth Guitar, Voice – Stevie Hillside* Organ – Dave Stewart Percussion – Pierre Moerlin* Saxophone – Didier Malherbe Synthesizer – Tim Blake Voice [Youyou Voice] – Bambaloni Yoni Written-By – Steve Hillage	5:45

Companies, etc.

Printed By – Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records Ltd.
Recorded At – CBS Studios, London
Recorded At – The Manor
Recorded At – Kaleidophon Studios
Recorded By – Manor Mobile
Recorded At – Hyde Park
Recorded At – Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Recorded At – Saturn Sound, Worthing
Published By – Glissando Music Ltd.
Published By – Copyright Control
Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Published By – Biscuit Music
Published By – Valley Hi Music
Published By – Kamasutra Music
Published By – Blackhill Music Ltd.
Published By – Neddysongs
Published By – Jabula Music Ltd
Published By – David Vorhaus
Pressed By – EMI Records

Credits

Artwork [Back Cover By] – Hargrave Hands
Artwork [Retouching By] – Michael Mann Studios
Compiled By – Simon Draper
Design Concept [Concept], Design – Trevor Key
Design [Inside Cover Design], Illustration – Nick Darke
Lacquer Cut By – PN*
Photography By – Michael Joseph (4)

Notes

UK Virgin sampler, highlighting their roster of artists and featuring updated '2 virgins' label 'red dragon' logo design.

Retouching by Michael Mann Studio
Sleeve: Shorepak - Shorewood Packaging Co., Ltd., England

℗1975 Virgin Records Ltd., 2/4 Vernon Yard, London W11.

Contains tracks, extracts, bonus-work & session material [as listed & credited] relating to artist's works, as follows:
A1: Recorded at CBS, October 1974.
Other records: "Rock Bottom" (V2017); "I'm A Believer"/"Memories" (VS114).

A2: Recorded at The Manor, October 1974.
Other records: "Tubular Bells" (V2001); "Hergest Ridge" (V2013); "Mike Oldfield's Single"/"Froggy Went-A-Courting" (VS101).

A3: Recorded at Kaleidophon Studios, November 1974.
Not available on "Dandruff" (V2021).

A4: Recorded at CBS Studios, June 1974.
Part of the soundtrack for the Chichester Festival production of Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus.
Other record 'Phaedra'.

B1: This version recorded live by Manor Mobile at Hyde Park open-air concert, June 1974.
The accapella track was on the 1973 double album, forming part of "The Marjory Razorblade Suite".
B2: Recorded at The Manor Studios, Oxfordshire, June 1974.
Records are: "Marjory Razorblade" double (VD2501); "Blame It On The Night" (V2012); "Lovesick Fool"/"Sea Of Love" (VS104).

B3 & B4: Recorded at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, June 1974.
These 2 live tracks later appeared in 2006 on the concert CD "Live London '74".
Other records: "Unconditionally Guaranteed" (V2015); "Bluejeans & Moonbeams" (V2023) .

C1 & C2: Recorded at The Manor November 1974. From "Desperate Straights", to be released 21 February 1975 (V2024).
C1: Other record "Slapp Happy" (V2014).
C2: Other records "Legend" (V2005); "Unrest" (V2011).

C3 & C4: From "Fine Old Tom", to be released 14 February 1975.

C5: Recorded at The Manor, September 1974. Mixed at Nova.
From "Quickstep", to be released 28 March 1975 (V2028).
Other record "Busy Corner" (V2009).

C6: Recorded at The Manor, September 1974.
From "Jabula" (CA2004) released February 1975.

D1: Recorded at The Manor. From "Clear Light Symphony", to be released 28 February 1975.
(Will also feature Tim Blake, Steve Hillage & Didier Malherbe)

D2: Recorded at Saturn Sound, Worthing October 1974.
This track is to be re-recorded, to appear (in a different version) on the new album (V2030), to be released 7 March 1975.
Other records "Hatfield & The North" (V2008); "Let's Eat (Real Soon)"/"Fitter Stroke Has A Bath" (VS116).

D3: Recorded at Kaleidophon Studios.
An extract from "White Noise II", to be released 4 April 1975.

D4: Recorded at The Manor, September 1974.
A track from sessions for a forthcoming Steve Hillage album (V2031), to be released April 1975.
(This track will not be included on that album).

Runouts are stamped except for PN and JUMBO which are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: MS
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): VD 253 A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): VD 253 B
Matrix / Runout (C-side label): VD 254 A
Matrix / Runout (D-side label): VD 254 B
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 1): VD 253 A-1U PN
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 1): VD 253 B-1U JUMBO
Matrix / Runout (C-side runout, variant 1): VD 254 A-2U
Matrix / Runout (D-side runout, variant 1): VD 254 B-1U
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 2): VD 253 A-1U PN D ↔
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 2): VD 253 B-1U JUMBO C ↔
Matrix / Runout (C-side runout, variant 2): VD 254 A-2U R 2 ↔
Matrix / Runout (D-side runout, variant 2): VD 254 B-1U C 4 ↔

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	V (Cassette, Sampler)	Virgin	TCVD 2502	UK	1975
	V (2×LP, Sampler, Stereo)	Virgin	88 588 XBT		1975
	V (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo)	Virgin	940.801/2		1975
Recently Edited	V (2×LP, Sampler)	Virgin	AVIL 2502	Italy	1975
Recently Edited	V (2×LP, Sampler)	Virgin	2 LP 5518/5519, VD 2502	Yugoslavia	1975

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Bradx Feb 5, 2022
Notice anything strange about the sleeve? Five fingers and a thumb.

I found this for £1 in a shop called The Cottage in Brighton (this was about 1977, so don't go looking for it now). I wish I had a time machine to go back and get some of the records I couldn't afford back then..... original Stooges albums, Studio One reggae, prog and psych originals for next to nothing, massive amounts of kraut that ppl just didn't want back then. Ah well.
Nufsterhoochie Jan 15, 2019
Wonderful compilation.

Great sound, great artists: Slapp Happy, Oldfield, Ivor Cutler, etc.

Worth its price x 10.
Doc_Smiley Dec 29, 2012
Edited 12 years ago

Very nice Virgin double LP compilation. Of course on a release of this nature, you're bound to get stuck with extracts of some of the lengthier cuts. Songs by Slap Happy (The Messiah), and Clearlight Symphony (Clearlight Symphony Part 1) come to mind...but still an enjoyable sampler style compilation nonetheless.

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