Soft Machine - Bundles (Vinyl LP | IT Original | 1975)

Soft Machine – Bundles was released in 1975 and is the album on which guitarist Allan Holdsworth shapes the band's jazz rock. Alongside the multi-part suite "Hazard Profile" it includes the title track, "Land Of The Bag Snake" and "The Floating World". On offer is the 1975 Italian original on RCA / Neon (NEN 00020).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA / Neon – NEN 00020
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: IT Original
• Country: Italy
• Year: 1975
• Genre: Jazz, Jazz Rock, Fusion, Progressive 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. Hazard Profile Part One
2. Part Two (Toccatina)
3. Part Three
4. Part Four
5. Part Five
6. Gone Sailing

Side B

1. Bundles
2. Land Of The Bag Snake
3. The Man Who Waved At Trains
4. Peff
5. Four Gongs Two Drums
6. The Floating World

Personnel

Allan Holdsworth (guitar), Karl Jenkins (oboe, piano, saxophone), Mike Ratledge (organ, electric piano, synthesizer), Roy Babbington (bass), John Marshall (drums, percussion); guest: Ray Warleigh (alto and bass flute on "The Floating World"). Produced by Soft Machine.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the Italian edition was released in 1975 on RCA / Neon with catalogue number NEN 00020. In the UK the album came out on Harvest (SHSP 4044).

What role does Allan Holdsworth play on "Bundles"?
Holdsworth is the band's guitarist here, and his solos give the album a clearly guitar-driven fusion direction – especially in the "Hazard Profile" suite.

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint; the sleeve shows light wear. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more jazz rock?
Yes – browse our Jazz Rock collection.