The Virgin Years 1974-1978

[Booklet] Phaedra: Originally released February 1974 (V2010) Recorded in December 1973 at The Manor/Shipton-on-Cherwell Produced for Virgin Records Thanks to all the people of The Manor who gave us the background atmosphere to produce this album. Equipment: Farfisa, EMS London Rubycon: Originally released March 1975 (V2025) Recorded in January 1975 at The Manor/Shipton-on-Cherwell. Produced for Virgin Special thanks to the helpful ladies at The Manor who gave us the background atmosphere to produce this album. Thanks to: EMS London, M.Jackson London, Studio Hofschneider Berlin, Mellotronic London, Moog U.S.A. Farfisaberg-Germany, ARP U.S.A. Ricochet: Originally released December 1975 (V2044) Recorded live autumn 1975 in France and Britain Special thanks to Assad Debs in France Stratosfear: Originally released 1976 (V2068) Recorded August 1976 at Audio Studios Berlin Cyclone: Originally released 1978 (V2097) Recorded January 1978 at Audio Studios Berlin All tracks published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd. ℗ 2011 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. © 2011 Virgin Records Ltd. This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. © 2011 Virgin Records Ltd. [On the back cover] This set collects together the five LPs that Tangerine Dream recorded for Virgin Records between 1974 and 1978. Starting with 1974's Phaedra, the German electronic music pioneers international breakthrough album (reaching No.15 in the UK charts) 2), this pivotal release was followed a year later by the equally well received Rubycon. Utilized the then revolutionary technology, such as electronic organs, Moog synthesizers and Mellotron keyboards, among other instruments, Peter Baumann, Chris Franke, and founder member and Tangerine Dream mainstay Edgar Froese, would often improvise live, such as the concert recordings from their 1975 European tour that make make up their third Virgin LP, Ricochet, issued at the end of that year. Combining acoustic instruments with their traditional battery of electronica, the trio created a more melodic sound for 1976's Stratosfear. This collection finishes with 1978's Cyclone, a major change of direction from their previous instrumental releases, as the group moved in a more progressive direction, marking not only the departure of Peter Baumann, but the addition of vocalist Steve Jolliffe and percussion from Klaus Krieger. These five highly influential albums are augmented by rare single releases and 7" edits, as well as two rarely heard contemporary radio adverts. ℗ 2011 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. © 2011 Virgin Records Ltd. This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. © 2011 Virgin Records Ltd. Place of manufacture as stated on the label. Marketed and distributed by EMI. Printed in the EU. [CDs] ℗ 2011 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. © 2011 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in the EU All album tracks come from 1995 remasters. The bonuses are mastered in 2011. There's no such information in this compilation. Thick double jewel case (fatbox) w/enclosed booklet.