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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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1In the City
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Anemone Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1977-02-09)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
In the City (on 1977-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
And Son Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:23
2Time for Truth
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Anemone Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1977-02-09)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
Time for Truth (on 1977-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:18
3Sounds From the Street
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Anemone Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1977-02-09)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
Sounds From the Street (on 1977-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:19
4So Sad About Us
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-02)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
cover recording of:
So Sad About Us (in 1977-02)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Towser Tunes, Inc. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
2:42
5Worlds Apart
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
Worlds Apart (in 1978-02)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
1:55
6Billy Hunt (alternate version)
producer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-06-07)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-27)
recording of:
Billy Hunt (on 1978-06-07)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:59
7It’s Too Bad
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-06-29)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-27)
recording of:
It's Too Bad (on 1978-06-29)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:27
8To Be Someone
producer:
Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-06-29)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-27)
recording of:
To Be Someone (Didn't We Have a Nice Time) (on 1978-06-29)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:26
9David Watts
producer:
Vic Smith
remixer:
Dennis Munday and Steve Musters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-06-29)
remixed at:
Raezor Studios in Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-27)
cover recording of:
David Watts (on 1978-06-29)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd., Hi-Count Music, Noma Music and Noma Music Inc.
2:45
10Best of Both Worlds
producer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1979-09-03)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
Best of Both Worlds (on 1979-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Foxton
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
2:04
11That’s Entertainment
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
bass:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-04-11)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (on 1980-04-11)
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1980-04-11)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
recording of:
That’s Entertainment (on 1980-04-11)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
And Son Music Ltd. (, from 1980 to present), BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:23
12Rain
producer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven, The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
bass guitar:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-04-11)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (on 1980-04-11) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer) (on 1980-04-11)
guitar:
David Liddle (on 1980-04-11) and Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (on 1980-04-11)
Hammond organ:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer) (on 1980-04-11)
lead vocals:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (on 1980-04-11)
vocals:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-04-11)
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer) (on 1996-10-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1980-04-11)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-26)
cover recording of:
Rain (on 1980-04-11)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI‐affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Northern Songs Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and And Son Music Ltd. (from 1980 to present)
written at:
Kenwood (John Lennon’s former house) in Weybridge, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (in 1966-03)
2:57
13Dream Time
producer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven and The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band)
bass guitar:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-04-30)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (on 1980-04-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (on 1980-04-30)
vocals:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-04-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1980-04-30)
recording of:
Dream Time (on 1980-04-30)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Stylist Music Ltd. and And Son Music Ltd. (from 1980 to present)
1:51
14Dead End Street
producer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven, The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
bass guitar:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (on 1980-09-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (on 1980-09-08)
piano:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer) (on 1980-09-08)
vocals:
Bruce Foxton (on 1980-09-08)
remixer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1980-09-08)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-20)
cover recording of:
Dead End Street (on 1980-09-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd. and And Son Music Ltd. (from 1980 to present)
3:15
15Stand by Me
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
cover recording of:
Stand by Me
publisher:
Mike Stoller
writer:
Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
A.D.T. Enterprises, Hornall Brothers Music (limited company), Jerry Leiber Music, Leiber Stoller Songs Ltd., Melodie der Welt (publisher), Melodie der Welt GmbH & Co. KG (fka Melodie der Welt J. Michel GmbH & Co. KG; this name since 2011-04-07), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Rightsong Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
3:04
16Every Little Bit Hurts
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
remixer:
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)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-19)
cover recording of:
Every Little Bit Hurts (on 1981-08-19)
lyricist and composer:
Ed Cobb
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Stone Agate Music
3:18
17Tales From the Riverbank (alternate version)
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
soprano saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist) (in 1981-11)
trumpet:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer) (in 1981-11)
remixer:
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 1981-11)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-19)
recording of:
Tales from the Riverbank (in 1981-11)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:26
18Walking in Heaven’s Sunshine
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Walking in Heaven’s Sunshine
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:05
19Precious
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
remixer:
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 (on 1981-11-23)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-11-17)
recording of:
Precious (on 1981-11-23)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
2:31
20Pity Poor Alfie (Swing version)
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
Hammond organ:
Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer) (on 1982-02-05)
saxophone:
Keith Thomas (English saxophonist) (on 1982-02-05)
remixer:
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 1982-02-05)
remixed at:
Swanyard Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1996-10-19)
recording of:
Pity Poor Alfie (on 1982-02-05)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
4:13
21The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow) (first version)
producer:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
strings arranger:
Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Odyssey Studio (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:18
22A Solid Bond in Your Heart
producer:
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 (on 1982-09-13)
recording of:
A Solid Bond in Your Heart (on 1982-09-13)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
3:25