Brian Eno - Before And After Science (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+)

Brian Eno – Before And After Science is Eno's fifth solo album and his last song-based rock album of the 70s, released in December 1977. He worked on it for about two years, recording in London and at Conny Plank's studio near Cologne – with guests such as Robert Fripp, Phil Collins, Jaki Liebezeit and Cluster. This is the 1977 UK original pressing on Polydor.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor 2302 071
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Electronic, Ambient, Art Rock

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. No One Receiving
2. Backwater
3. Kurt's Rejoinder
4. Energy Fools The Magician
5. King's Lead Hat

Side B

1. Here He Comes
2. Julie With...
3. By This River
4. Through Hollow Lands
5. Spider And I

Personnel

Brian Eno (vocals, piano, synthesizers, guitar), Paul Rudolph (bass, guitar), Percy Jones (fretless bass), Phil Collins, Dave Mattacks, Jaki Liebezeit and Andy Fraser (drums), Fred Frith, Phil Manzanera and Robert Fripp (guitars), Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius (piano/Rhodes on "By This River"), Robert Wyatt (as "Shirley Williams", percussion). Produced by Brian Eno and Rhett Davies, engineering by Conny Plank among others.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1977 UK first pressing on Polydor (cat. no. 2302 071).

What does the album have to do with Krautrock?
Part of it was recorded at Conny Plank's studio, Jaki Liebezeit (Can) plays drums on "Backwater", and Roedelius and Moebius of Cluster appear on "By This River". More in our Krautrock guide.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light signs of use. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

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