Soft Machine - Fourth (Vinyl LP | ES Original | 1971)

Soft Machine – Fourth from 1971 is the band's first fully instrumental album and marks its complete turn to jazz rock. Recorded in autumn 1970 at Olympic Studios with Robert Wyatt, Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper and Elton Dean plus guests. The centrepieces are Teeth and the four-part suite Virtually.

On offer is the 1971 Spanish original pressing on CBS (S 64280) with original label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS - S 64280
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: ES Original
• Country: Spain
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Jazz, Jazz Rock, Progressive Rock, Fusion – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: Original label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Teeth (9:12)
2. Kings And Queens (5:00)
3. Fletcher's Blemish (4:34)

Side B

1. Virtually Part 1 (5:17)
2. Virtually Part 2 (7:06)
3. Virtually Part 3 (4:31)
4. Virtually Part 4 (3:20)

Personnel

Mike Ratledge (Organ, Piano), Hugh Hopper (Bass Guitar), Robert Wyatt (Drums), Elton Dean (Alto Saxophone, Saxello), Roy Babbington (Double Bass), Mark Charig (Cornet).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1971 Spanish original pressing on CBS (S 64280) with original label inner sleeve.

Are there vocals on the album?
No, Fourth is Soft Machine's first fully instrumental album.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Jazz Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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