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Annotation

5 discs in individual paper sleeves packaged in a 12x6" box set with booklet.
The catalog number of the set is 537 143-2 but individual discs (1 through 5) are separately numbered as well (537 144-2 through 537 148-2).

Annotation last modified on 2011-06-18 15:45 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Funeral Pyre
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Phonogram Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-04)
recording of:
Funeral Pyre (in 1981-04)
lyricist:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
composer:
Rick Buckler, Bruce Foxton and Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd., Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:30
2Disguises
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Phonogram Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-04)
cover recording of:
Disguises (in 1981-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
3:18
3Absolute Beginners
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
bass guitar:
Bruce Foxton
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler
guitar and piano:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
trumpet:
Martin Drover, Michael Laird (classical trumpeter) and Luke Tunney
vocals:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-08-19)
recording of:
Absolute Beginners (on 1981-08-19)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
4.752:51
4Tales From the Riverbank
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-08-19)
recording of:
Tales from the Riverbank (on 1981-08-19)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:35
5Town Called Malice
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-12)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 151)
recording of:
Town Called Malice
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd., Stylist Music Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
4.82:55
6Precious (12″ version)
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-11)
recording of:
Precious (in 1981-11)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
recording of:
Precious (on 1982-12-03)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
5:55
7Happy Together
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-10)
recording of:
Happy Together (in 1981-10)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
32:51
8Ghosts
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-10)
recording of:
Ghosts (in 1981-10)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
4.52:12
9Just Who Is the 5 O’Clock Hero?
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-01-06)
recording of:
Just Who Is the 5 O’Clock Hero? (on 1982-01-06)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
42:15
10Trans‐Global Express
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
Hammond organ:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-02)
recording of:
Trans-Global Express (in 1982-02)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
34:00
11Running on the Spot
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-01-06)
recording of:
Running On the Spot (on 1982-01-06)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
33:07
12Circus
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-10)
recording of:
Circus (in 1981-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Foxton
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
32:11
13The Planner’s Dream Goes Wrong
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
membranophone [Steel Drums]:
Russ Henderson
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-01-12)
recording of:
The Planner’s Dream Goes Wrong (on 1982-01-12)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
42:20
14Carnation
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-01-08)
recording of:
Carnation (on 1982-01-08)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
43:28
15The Gift
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
Hammond organ:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-01-11)
recording of:
The Gift (on 1982-01-11)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
43:08
16The Great Depression
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Tony Taverner
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Maison Rouge in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-02-25)
recording of:
The Great Depression (on 1982-12-03)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:51
17The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-07-16)
recording of:
The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow) (on 1982-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
43:35
18Pity Poor Alfie / Fever
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Dawson (trumpet / flugel) and Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-07)
medley including a cover recording of:
Fever (in 1982-07)
writer:
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport (songwriter Otis Blackwell)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Chrysalis Songs, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee Music, Lark Music Ltd., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Trio Music Company
part of:
The Adjustment Bureau
medley including a recording of:
Pity Poor Alfie (in 1982-07)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
4:40
19Beat Surrender
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
trumpet:
Martin Drover and Luke Tunney
background vocals:
Afrodiziac, Claudia Fontaine (vocals, background vocals), Tracie (80s UK pop singer Tracie Young) and Caron Wheeler (English singer, songwriter, and record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Phonogram Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-10)
recording of:
Beat Surrender (in 1982-10)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:26
20Shopping
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Phonogram Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-10)
recording of:
Shopping (in 1982-10)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:22
21Move On Up
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Marcus Studios in Bayswater, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-10)
cover recording of:
Move On Up (in 1982-10)
lyricist and composer:
Curtis Mayfield
publisher:
Camad Music Company (ended), Curtom Publishing Co Inc (ended), EMI Tunes Ltd, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
cover recording of:
Move On Up (on 1982-12-03)
lyricist and composer:
Curtis Mayfield
publisher:
Camad Music Company (ended), Curtom Publishing Co Inc (ended), EMI Tunes Ltd, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
53:54
22Stoned out of My Mind
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
Hammond organ:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Marcus Studios in Bayswater, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-10)
cover recording of:
Stoned Out of My Mind (in 1982-10)
writer:
Barbara Acklin and Eugene Record
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:21
23War
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer)
background vocals:
Afrodiziac, Claudia Fontaine (vocals, background vocals) and Caron Wheeler (English singer, songwriter, and record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Marcus Studios in Bayswater, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-10)
cover recording of:
War (in 1982-10)
writer:
Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
2:44
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