Soft Machine – The Soft Machine (Vinyl LP)

Soft Machine – The Soft Machine was released in Germany in 1970 in the Hör Zu Black Label series and gathers pieces from the first two albums of the Canterbury legend. Robert Wyatt, Mike Ratledge, Kevin Ayers and Hugh Hopper combine jazz rock, psychedelia and avant-garde – from “Hope For Happiness” and “Joy Of A Toy” to “Hibou Anemone And Bear”.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1970 on Hör Zu Black Label (SHZE 908 BL) as a special edition, without inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Hör Zu Black Label – SHZE 908 BL
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original, Special Edition
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1970
• Genre: Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: special edition, no inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (some 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. Hibou Anemone And Bear (5:57)
2. Dada Was Here (3:25)
3. Out Of Tunes (2:31)
4. As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still (2:32)
5. Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening (2:30)

Side B

1. Hope For Happiness (4:20)
2. Joy Of A Toy (2:49)
3. Hope For Happiness (Reprise) (1:35)
4. Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle (1:01)
5. Why Are We Sleeping? (5:31)
6. Box 25/4 Lid (0:48)

Personnel

Robert Wyatt (Drums, Vocals), Mike Ratledge (Organ), Kevin Ayers (Lead Guitar), Hugh Hopper (Bass Guitar), Elton Dean (Saxophone), Lyn Dobson (Flute).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to our details this is the original German pressing from 1970 on Hör Zu Black Label (SHZE 908 BL).

Is this a regular studio album?
It is a German compilation with pieces from the first two Soft Machine albums.

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.