Soft Machine - Land Of Cockayne (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

Soft Machine – Land Of Cockayne came out in 1981 and remained the band's last studio album for decades. Karl Jenkins composed and arranged everything, with John Marshall on drums and guests such as Jack Bruce on bass. Elegant, accessible jazz rock with pieces like Over N' Above, Lotus Groves, Panoramania and Sly Monkey.

On offer is the 1981 German original pressing on EMI (1C 064-07 439) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI - 1C 064-07 439
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Jazz, Jazz Rock, Avant-garde – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Over N' Above (7:20)
2. Lotus Groves (4:54)
3. Isle Of The Blessed (1:55)
4. Panoramania (7:03)
5. Behind The Crystal Curtain (0:52)

Side B

1. Palace Of Glass
2. Hot-Biscuit Slim (7:23)
3. (Black) Velvet Mountain (5:06)
4. Sly Monkey (4:55)
5. "A Lot Of What You Fancy..." (0:33)

Personnel

Karl Jenkins (Composed By, Arranged By, Piano, Synthesizer), John Marshall (Drums, Percussion), Jack Bruce (Bass), Ray Warleigh (Alto Saxophone, Bass Flute), John Taylor (Electric Piano).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 German original pressing on EMI (1C 064-07 439) with original inner sleeve.

Who plays on the album?
Karl Jenkins and John Marshall, joined by Jack Bruce on bass, Ray Warleigh on saxophone and John Taylor on Fender Rhodes, among others.

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: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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