Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte (Vinyl LP | UK Small Hatter Labels | 1975 | Gatefold)

Steve Hackett – Voyage Of The Acolyte is the first solo album by Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and the only one he recorded and released while still a member of Genesis. It was recorded in June and July 1975 at Kingsway Recorders in London, produced by Hackett and John Acock, and released in October 1975 on Charisma (CAS 1111). The pieces follow a loose concept based on Tarot cards; Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Hackett's brother John take part. It reached No. 26 in the UK charts. This copy is a 1975 UK pressing with "small hatter" labels in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Charisma CAS 1111 / CAS.1111
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK, small hatter labels
• Country: UK
• Year: 1975
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (tiny tear on the back of the sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ace Of Wands (Steve Hackett)
2. Hands Of The Priestess, Part I (Steve Hackett)
3. A Tower Struck Down (Steve Hackett, John Hackett)
4. Hands Of The Priestess, Part II (Steve Hackett)
5. The Hermit (Steve Hackett)

Side B

1. Star Of Sirius (Steve Hackett)
2. The Lovers (Steve Hackett)
3. Shadow Of The Hierophant (Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford)

Personnel

Steve Hackett (acoustic and electric guitar, Mellotron, harmonium, autoharp, bells, effects; vocals on "The Hermit"), John Acock (piano, Elka Rhapsody synthesizer, Mellotron, harmonium), John Hackett (ARP synthesizer, bells, flute), Mike Rutherford (fuzz 12-string guitar, bass, bass pedals), Phil Collins (drums, percussion, vibraphone; vocals on "Star Of Sirius"), Johnny Gustafson (bass on "Star Of Sirius"), Percy Jones (additional bass on "A Tower Struck Down"), Robin Miller (oboe, English horn), Nigel Warren-Green (cello on "The Hermit"), Sally Oldfield (vocals on "Shadow Of The Hierophant").

Production: Steve Hackett and John Acock. Cover: Kim Poor.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a UK Charisma pressing from 1975, the year the album came out. The "small hatter" label, with the small Mad Hatter at the top of the label, was used by Charisma from summer 1974.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Media NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Cover VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of wear that barely affect playback or the overall look. There is a tiny tear on the back of the sleeve. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

What is the connection to Genesis?
Hackett recorded it during his time in Genesis, and Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford play on it. Rutherford originally wrote the ending of "Shadow Of The Hierophant" as a possible piece for the Genesis album Foxtrot.

Do you have more Steve Hackett records?
Yes, for example Steve Hackett – Spectral Mornings. You can hear him with Genesis on Genesis – Foxtrot, for example. More titles are in our Progressive Rock collection.