Anthony Phillips - Wise After The Event (Vinyl LP | UK Gatefold | 1978)

Anthony Phillips – Wise After The Event is the second solo album by former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips, released in May 1978 on Arista (SPART 1063). It was recorded from October to December 1977 at Essex Studios, with the Manor Mobile at The Farmyard and at CBS Studios in London, produced by Rupert Hine. It is the only Phillips album on which he sings lead on every track; the musicians include Michael Giles on drums, John G. Perry on bass and Mel Collins. The cover was designed by Peter Cross. This copy is the 1978 UK edition in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista SPART 1063
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK edition
• Country: UK
• Year: May 1978
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Folk Rock, Art Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S AP4).

Tracklist

Side A

1. We're All As We Lie (Anthony Phillips)
2. Birdsong (Anthony Phillips)
3. Moonshooter (Anthony Phillips)
4. Wise After The Event (Anthony Phillips)

Side B

1. Pulling Faces (Anthony Phillips)
2. Regrets (Anthony Phillips)
3. Greenhouse (Anthony Phillips, Jeremy Gilbert)
4. Paperchase (Anthony Phillips)
5. Now What (Are They Doing To My Little Friends?) (Anthony Phillips)

Personnel

Anthony Phillips (vocals, guitars, keyboards; orchestral arrangement on "Regrets"), Michael Giles (drums), John G. Perry (bass), Rupert Hine (percussion, backing vocals, vibraphone and more), Mel Collins (soprano saxophone on "We're All As We Lie", flute on "Birdsong"), Jeremy Gilbert (keyboards on "Greenhouse", harp on "Now What"), Alan Perkins (synthesiser on "Birdsong"); conductor on "Regrets": Gilbert Biberian.

Production: Rupert Hine. Cover art: Peter Cross.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1978 UK first edition on Arista with cat. no. SPART 1063. In the US the album came out in June 1978 on Passport Records.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Media NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Cover VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of wear that barely affect playback or the overall look. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Who plays on the album?
Besides Phillips himself, King Crimson founding member Michael Giles on drums, John G. Perry on bass and Mel Collins on saxophone and flute, among others. Rupert Hine produced it.

Do you have more Anthony Phillips records?
Yes, for example The Geese & The Ghost (UK 1977) and Sides (US 1979). More titles are in our Progressive Rock collection.