Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Hope For HappinessWritten-By – B. Hopper*, K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge* |
4:20 |
| A2 | Joy Of A ToyWritten-By – K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge* |
2:49 |
| A3 | Hope For Happiness (Reprise)Written-By – B. Hopper*, K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge* |
1:37 |
| A4 | Why Am I So Short?Written-By – H. Hopper*, K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge* |
1:38 |
| A5 | So Boot If At AllWritten-By – K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
7:22 |
| A6 | A Certain KindWritten-By – H. Hopper* |
4:10 |
| B1 | Save YourselfWritten-By – R. Wyatt* |
2:25 |
| B2 | PriscillaWritten-By – K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
1:05 |
| B3 | Lullabye LetterWritten-By – K. Ayers* |
4:37 |
| B4 | We Did It AgainWritten-By – K. Ayers* |
3:46 |
| B5 | Plus Belle Qu'une PoubelleWritten-By – K. Ayers* |
1:01 |
| B6 | Why Are We Sleeping?Written-By – K. Ayers*, M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
5:31 |
| B7 | Box 25/4 LIDWritten-By – H. Hopper*, M. Ratledge* |
0:47 |
| C1 | Pataphysical Introduction (Part One)Written-By – R. Wyatt* |
1:00 |
| C2 | A Concise British Alphabet (Part One)Written-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
0:10 |
| C3 | Hibou Anemone And BearWritten-By – M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
5:58 |
| C4 | A Concise British Alphabet (Part Two)Written-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
0:12 |
| C5 | Hullo DerWritten-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
0:52 |
| C6 | Dada Was HereWritten-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
3:25 |
| C7 | Thank You Pierrot LunaireWritten-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
0:47 |
| C8 | Have You Ever Bean Grean?Written-By – H. Hopper*, R. Wyatt* |
1:23 |
| C9 | Pataphysical Introduction (Part Two)Written-By – R. Wyatt* |
0:50 |
| C10 | Out Of TunesWritten-By – H. Hopper*, M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
2:30 |
| D1 | As Long As He Lies Perfectly StillWritten-By – M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
2:30 |
| D2 | Dedicated To You But You Weren't ListeningWritten-By – H. Hopper* |
2:30 |
| D3 | Fire Engine Passing With Bells ClangingWritten-By – M. Ratledge* |
1:50 |
| D4 | PigWritten-By – M. Ratledge* |
2:08 |
| D5 | Orange Skin FoodWritten-By – M. Ratledge* |
1:52 |
| D6 | A Door Opens And ClosesWritten-By – M. Ratledge* |
1:09 |
| D7 | 10.30 Returns To The BedroomWritten-By – H. Hopper*, M. Ratledge*, R. Wyatt* |
4:14 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – WEA International Inc.
- Distributed By – WEA Filipacchi Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA Filipacchi Music
- Copyright (c) – WEA Filipacchi Music
- Pressed By – MPO
Credits
- Artwork, Design [Cover] – Norman Batley Associates
- Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Alto Saxophone – Hugh Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)
- Bass, Voice, Guitar – Kevin Ayers (tracks: A1 to B7)
- Cover [Concept] – N. Batley*, S. Murphy*
- Drums, Voice – Robert Wyatt
- Executive-Producer – Sean Murphy
- Organ [Lowery, Hammond], Harpsichord, Piano, Flute, Liner Notes – Mike Ratledge
- Producer – Chas Chandler (tracks: A1 to B7), Soft Machine (tracks: C1 to D7), Tom Wilson (tracks: A1 to B7)
- Soprano Saxophone [Special Assistance], Tenor Saxophone [Special Assistance] – Brian Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)
Notes
This French release contains, on inner spread, an interview by Miss Annie-Fannie of Robert Wyatt, also an extract of an article written by Mike Ratledge and an extract of a song called "SONG FOR INSANE TIMES" by Kevin AyersGatefold cover
On labels:
℗ 1976
Wea Filipacchi Music
On back cover:
℗ - © - 1975 - wea filipacchi music
Made in France
The other similar release has different text arrangement on the center labels
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A-side, stamped): WEA 60113 A MPO
- Matrix / Runout (B-side, stamped): WEA 60113 B MPO
- Matrix / Runout (C-side, stamped): WEA 60113 C MPO
- Matrix / Runout (D-side, stamped): WEA 60113 D MPO
- Matrix / Runout (A-side, center label): 60113 A
- Matrix / Runout (B-side, center label): 60113 B
- Matrix / Runout (C-side, center label): 60113 C
- Matrix / Runout (D-side, center label): 60113 D
- Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Other (back cover): WE 3②2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCD 602 | The Soft Machine* | The Soft Machine Collection (LP, Album, RE + LP, Album, RE + Comp) | ABC Records | ABCD 602 | UK | 1973 |
| AN99-0414 | Soft Machine | Volume 1 & Volume 2 (CD, Comp, RE, Unofficial) | ArsNova | AN99-0414 | Russia | 1999 |
| 60 113, 60 113-0 | Soft Machine | 1 & 2 (Architects Of Space Time) (2xLP, Comp, RE, Gat) | ATCO Records, ATCO Records | 60 113, 60 113-0 | Europe | Unknown |
| RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2 | The Soft Machine* | The Soft Machine (2xLP, Comp, Promo) | Command, Command | RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2 | US | 1973 |
| CDWIKD 920 | The Soft Machine* | Volumes One And Two (CD, Comp, RE, Sou) | Big Beat Records | CDWIKD 920 | UK | Unknown |

