Genesis – Nursery Cryme (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Gatefold)

Genesis – Nursery Cryme is the British band's third studio album and was originally released in 1971. Produced by John Anthony, it combines longer progressive rock pieces such as “The Musical Box” with shorter songs such as “For Absent Friends”. It is the first Genesis album to feature Steve Hackett and Phil Collins.

On offer is a German stereo reissue on Philips with catalogue number 6369 916 in a gatefold sleeve. The release year of this pressing is not confirmed and is therefore not stated.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 6369 916
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: not confirmed
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Art Rock, Progressive Rock

Condition

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

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard. You can find information on the condition grades in our vinyl grading guide.

The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Musical Box (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)
2. For Absent Friends (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)
3. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)

Side B

1. Seven Stones (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)
2. Harold The Barrel (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)
3. Harlequin (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)
4. The Fountain Of Salmacis (Banks / Collins / Gabriel / Hackett / Rutherford)

Personnel

• Peter Gabriel – vocals, flute, oboe, percussion
• Tony Banks – organ, Mellotron, piano, electric piano, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Hackett – electric guitar, 12-string guitar
• Mike Rutherford – bass, bass pedals, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
• Phil Collins – drums, percussion, backing vocals; lead vocals on “For Absent Friends”
• Producer: John Anthony
• Engineer: David Hentschel

Frequently asked questions

Is this LP an original 1971 pressing?
No. On offer is a German stereo reissue on Philips – 6369 916. The album was originally released in 1971; the year of this copy is not confirmed.

What do Media NM- and Cover VG+ mean?
The record is graded NM-, the cover VG+. We explain the condition grades and what they mean in our vinyl grading guide.

Do Phil Collins and Steve Hackett play on this album?
Yes. “Nursery Cryme” is the first Genesis album with both musicians. Phil Collins also sings lead vocals on “For Absent Friends”.

Does this edition have a gatefold sleeve?
Yes, this German Philips reissue comes in a fold-out gatefold sleeve.

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

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard. You can find information on the condition grades in our vinyl grading guide.

The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.