Octopus

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Octopus

Gentle Giant · 1973 · Vinyl-LP · US · KC 32022

This is a Pitman pressing variant of the original US release as indicated by a small "P" stamped in the runouts. Released in a die-cut jar cover with a lyrics inner sleeve. Red label with orange lettering. Recorded at Advision Studios, London. The runouts are stamped. Many thanks to [a40403] for laugh coinspin and variable speed oscillator, and [a3484335], Moog operator.

Tracklist

  1. A1The Advent Of Panurge4:40
  2. A2Raconteur Troubadour3:59
  3. A3A Cry For Everyone4:02
  4. A4Knots4:09
  5. B1The Boys In The Band4:32
  6. B2Dog's Life3:10
  7. B3Think Of Me With Kindness3:33
  8. B4River5:54

Credits & notes

Artwork: Fluid Drive Composed By: Derek Shulman, Kerry Minnear, Philip Shulman, Ray Shulman Design: Kenneth Kneitel Design Concept [Album Cover], Design [Album Cover]: John Berg Drums, Percussion, Xylophone: John Weathers Effects, Engineer: Martin Rushent Guitar [Guitars], Percussion: Gary Green Illustration: Charles E. White III Keyboards [All Keyboards], Vibraphone, Percussion, Cello, Synthesizer [Moog], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals: Kerry Minnear Lead Vocals, Alto Saxophone: Derek Shulman Lettering: Michael Doret Mastered By [Mastering Engineer]: Cliff Morris Producer: Gentle Giant Saxophone [Saxophones], Trumpet, Mellophone, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals: Philip Shulman Supervised By [Over-All American Supervision]: Murray Krugman Tape Op [Tape Operator]: Geoff Young Violin [Bass Violin], Guitar, Percussion, Vocals: Ray Shulman

Format
Vinyl-LP
Catalog no.
KC 32022
Country
US
Year
1973
Condition
VG+ / VG+

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