Tracklist Hide Credits
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| A1 | Taking The VeilAcoustic Guitar – Phil PalmerBass – Ian MaidmanDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenGuitar [Guitars] – Robert FrippVocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Electronics [Radio] – David Sylvian |
| A2 | Laughter & ForgettingFlugelhorn – Kenny WheelerPiano – John Taylor Vocals, Electronics [Atmospherics] – David Sylvian |
| A3 | Before The BullfightDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenElectronics [Atmospherics] – Richard BarbieriFlugelhorn – Kenny WheelerSoloist [Electric/Acoustic Guitars] – Bill NelsonVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David Sylvian |
| A4 | Gone To EarthGuitar [Guitars], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippVocals, Guitar – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian*, Fripp* |
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| B1 | WaveDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenElectronics [Atmospherics] – Richard BarbieriFlugelhorn – Harry BeckettGuitar – Bill NelsonGuitar [Solo Guitars], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippVocals, Keyboards – David Sylvian |
| B2 | River ManBass [Bass Harmonics] – Ian MaidmanGuitar ["Sky Saw" ], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippPercussion, Bass [Sampled Bass] – Steve JansenSoprano Saxophone – Mel CollinsVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David Sylvian |
| B3 | Silver MoonBass – Ian MaidmanDrums – Steve JansenGuitar [Guitars] – Bill NelsonGuitar [Solo], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippPedal Steel Guitar – B.J. Cole*Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Mel CollinsVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David Sylvian |
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| C1 | The Healing PlaceGuitar [Solo] – Bill Nelson |
| C2 | Answered PrayersAcoustic Guitar – Bill NelsonWritten-By – Nelson*, Sylvian* |
| C3 | Where The Railroad Meets The SeaPiano – Steve Nye |
| C4 | The Wooden Cross |
| C5 | Silver Moon Over Sleeping SteeplesPedal Steel Guitar – B.J. Cole* |
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| D1 | Camp Fire : Coyote CountryGuitar [Solo] – Robert FrippWritten-By – Sylvian*, Fripp* |
| D2 | A Bird Of Prey Vanishes Into A Bright Blue Cloudless Sky |
| D3 | Home |
| D4 | Sunlight Seen Through Towering TreesGuitar [Solo] – Bill Nelson |
| D5 | Upon This EarthGuitar [Solo] – Robert FrippWritten-By – Sylvian*, Fripp* |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Record Company – Δίσκοι Virgin ΕΠΕ
- Made By – EMI Greece S.A.
- Printed By – EMI Greece S.A.
- Published By – Opium (Arts) Ltd.
- Published By – E.G. Music
- Published By – EMI Music Publishers Ltd.
- Produced For – Klangfarben Productions
- Pressed By – Columbia, Athens – 13282
- Pressed By – Columbia, Athens – 13283
Credits
- Artwork [Art], Design – Russell Mills
- Coordinator [Recording Co-ordinator: Assisted By] – Catherine Wilson
- Coordinator [Recording Co-ordinator] – Richard Chadwick
- Engineer [Assistant] – Nick Blundell, Noel Haris*
- Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Nye
- Mixed By [Assistant] – David Sylvian
- Photography By – David Buckland
- Producer – David Sylvian, Steve Nye
- Written-By – Sylvian* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to C1, C3 to C5, D2 to D4)
Notes
Gatefold sleeve.Catalog Number: 1st on back sleeve, 2nd on spine.
Recorded in London & Oxfordshire 1985-86 for Klangfarben Productions
℗&© Virgin Records Ltd 1986
Made and printed in Greece by EMI Greece S.A.
All instruments by David Sylvian except where stated
The voice of J.G. Bennett by kind permission of Mrs. E. Bennett
The voice of Joseph Beuys by kind permission of Audio Arts
A1 to A3, B1 to C1, C3 to C5, D2 to D4: Opium (Arts) Ltd.
A4, D1, D5: Opium (Arts) Ltd./E.G. Music
C2: Opium (Arts) Ltd./EMI Music Publishers Ltd.
Made in Greece by EMI (labels).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (Mother Tape): MT 13282
- Pressing Plant ID (Record 1 labels): A/A 13282
- Pressing Plant ID (Record 2 labels): A/A 13283
- Rights Society: AEPI
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): VG 50204-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): VG 50204-B
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side C): VG 50205-C
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side D): VG 50205-D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A, Stamped): VG 50204 A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B, Stamped): VG 50204 B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side C, Stamped): VG 50205 C
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side D, Stamped): VG 50205 D
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDLI | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (2xLP, Album) | Virgin | VDLI | UK | 1986 |
| VDLK 71, VDLK•71 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (Cass, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | VDLK 71, VDLK•71 | Italy | 1986 |
| TYCP-80006/7, VDLI | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (2xCD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Virgin, Virgin | TYCP-80006/7, VDLI | Japan | 2013 |
| CDVDL 1, CDVDL-1 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (CD, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | CDVDL 1, CDVDL-1 | UK | 1986 |
| CDVDL 1, 0 777 7 86003 2 9, 0 777 7 86003 29, 0777 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (CD, Album, RE) | Virgin, Virgin, Virgin, Virgin | CDVDL 1, 0 777 7 86003 2 9, 0 777 7 86003 29, 0777 | UK & Europe | 1993 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Taking The VeilAcoustic Guitar – Phil PalmerBass – Ian MaidmanDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenGuitar [Guitars] – Robert FrippVocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Electronics [Radio] – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
4:40 |
| 2 | Laughter & ForgettingFlugelhorn – Kenny WheelerPiano – John Taylor Vocals, Effects [Atmospherics] – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
2:40 |
| 3 | Before The BullfightDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenEffects [Atmospherics] – Richard BarbieriElectric Guitar [Solo Electric], Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitars] – Bill NelsonFlugelhorn – Kenny WheelerVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
9:45 |
| 4 | Gone To EarthGuitar [Guitars], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippVocals, Guitar – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian*, Fripp* |
3:03 |
| 5 | WaveDrums, Percussion – Steve JansenElectronics [Atmospherics] – Richard BarbieriFlugelhorn – Harry BeckettGuitar – Bill NelsonGuitar [Solo Guitars], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippVocals, Keyboards – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
9:12 |
| 6 | River ManBass [Bass Harmonics] – Ian MaidmanGuitar ["Sky Saw" Guitar], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippPercussion, Bass [Sampled Bass] – Steve JansenSoprano Saxophone – Mel CollinsVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
4:54 |
| 7 | Silver MoonBass – Ian MaidmanDrums – Steve JansenGuitar [Guitars] – Bill NelsonGuitar [Solo Guitar], Electronics [Frippertronics] – Robert FrippPedal Steel Guitar – B.J. Cole*Soprano Saxophone – Mel CollinsVocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – David SylvianWritten-By – Sylvian* |
6:08 |
| 8 | The Healing PlaceGuitar [Solo Guitar] – Bill NelsonWritten-By – Sylvian* |
5:35 |
| 9 | Answered PrayersAcoustic Guitar – Bill NelsonWritten-By – Nelson*, Sylvian* |
3:11 |
| 10 | Where The Railroad Meets The SeaPiano – Steve NyeWritten-By – Sylvian* |
2:54 |
| 11 | The Wooden CrossWritten-By – Sylvian* |
5:02 |
| 12 | HomeWritten-By – Sylvian* |
4:31 |
| 13 | Upon This EarthGuitar [Solo Guitar] – Robert FrippWritten-By – Sylvian*, Fripp* |
6:24 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Published By – Opium (Arts) Ltd.
- Published By – E.G. Music
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Produced For – Klangfarben Productions
- Made By – EMI Uden
Credits
- Artwork [Art], Design – Russell Mills
- Coordinator [Recording Co-ordinator: Assisted By] – Catherine Wilson
- Coordinator [Recording Co-ordinator] – Richard Chadwick
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Nick Blundell, Noel Haris*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Steve Nye
- Instruments [All Instruments Except Where Stated] – David Sylvian
- Mixed By – Steve Nye
- Mixed By [Assisted By] – David Sylvian
- Photography By – David Buckland
- Producer [Produced By] – David Sylvian, Steve Nye
Notes
Issued in a standard jewel case with 12 page booklet. A number of instrumental tracks from the original double LP were omitted due to time restrictions on the CD format.The voice of J.G. Bennett by kind permission of Mrs. E. Bennett.
The voice of Joseph Beuys by kind permission of Audio Arts.
Recorded in London & Oxfordshire 1985-86.
Steve Nye engineered and produced for Klangfarben Productions.
Special thanks to Yuka Fujii.
All songs published by Opium (Arts) Ltd except 4, 13 Opium (Arts) Ltd/EG Music & 9 Opium (Arts) Ltd/EMI Music (Publishers) Ltd.
On disc:
Catalogue numbers: CDVDL 1, 0 777 7 86003 2 9
Made in Holland.
℗ & © Virgin Records Ltd. 1986
On spine:
Catalogue numbers: CDVDL 1, 0777 7 86003 29
On traycard:
℗ & © Virgin Records Ltd. 1986.
Catalogue number: 0777 7 86003 29
UK: CDVDL 1
Printed in Holland
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 0077778600329
- Barcode (Text): 0 77778 60032 9
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2 & 3): none
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): ifpi 15BC
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 15DO
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 1594
- Mould SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi 1534
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 786003 2 @ 1 1-2-20-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 786003 2 @ 1 1-2-23-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 786003 2 @ 1 1-2-16-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 786003 2 @ 1 1-2-6-NL
- Rights Society: B.I.E.M. STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Other (Distribution Code): F: PM 500
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDLI | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (2xLP, Album) | Virgin | VDLI | UK | 1986 |
| VDLK 71, VDLK•71 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (Cass, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | VDLK 71, VDLK•71 | Italy | 1986 |
| TYCP-80006/7, VDLI | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (2xCD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Virgin, Virgin | TYCP-80006/7, VDLI | Japan | 2013 |
| 502 803, 502 803-121 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (Cass, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 502 803, 502 803-121 | Europe | 1986 |
| VJCP-36019, VJD-25021~22 | David Sylvian | Gone To Earth (2xCD, Album, RE) | Virgin Japan, Virgin, Virgin Japan, Virgin | VJCP-36019, VJD-25021~22 | Japan | 1991 |
