The Charisma Years 1976–1979 (reissue)

~ Release by Hawkwind (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Packaged in clam-shell heavy card box with each disc in a separate cardboard slipcase with the original release artwork plus poster.

CD1: ℗ 1976 Cherry Red Records Ltd. © 2016 Cherry Red Records Ltd. Originally released as Charisma CDS 4004 in August 1976.
CD2: ℗ 1977 Cherry Red Records Ltd. © 2016 Cherry Red Records Ltd. Originally released as Charisma CDS 4008 in June 1977.
CD3: ℗ 1978 Cherry Red Records Ltd. © 2016 Cherry Red Records Ltd. Originally released as Charisma CDS 4014 in October 1978.
CD3: ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records Ltd. © 2016 Cherry Red Records Ltd. Originally released as Charisma CDS 4016 in June 1979.
This compilation © 2016 Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Made in the EU

CD2 titled 'Quark, Strangeness And Charm' on the individual sleeve but as 'Quark, Strangeness & Charm' on the disc, back sleeve of the box and in the booklet.

Track 2-5 incorrectly titled as "Hassan I Sabbah". Correct title is "Hassan I Sabbha".

Matrix / Runout: C80517 ATOMCD41041/CD1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5J83
Matrix / Runout: C80518 ATOMCD41041/CD2
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5J35
Matrix / Runout: C80904 ATOMCD41041/CD3
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5J83
Matrix / Runout: C80905 ATOMCD41041/CD4
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5J37

Annotation last modified on 2023-07-30 15:01 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1: Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
#TitleRatingLength
1Reefer Madness
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
vocals:
Robert Calvert
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
Reefer Madness (Hawkwind) (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
writer:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Robert Calvert
6:03
2Steppenwolf
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
vocals:
Robert Calvert
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
Steppenwolf (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
lyricist:
Robert Calvert
composer:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
9:46
3City of Lagoons
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Alan Powell (UK drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
City of Lagoons (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
writer:
Alan Powell (UK drummer)
5:12
4The Aubergine That Ate Rangoon
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Paul Rudolph
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
The Aubergine That Ate Rangoon (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
writer:
Paul Rudolph
3:37
5Kerb Crawler
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
vocals:
Robert Calvert
remixer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-02)
recording of:
Kerb Crawler (in 1976-02)
writer:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Robert Calvert
3:47
6Kadu Flyer
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar and keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
sitar:
Simon House
vocals:
Nik Turner
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
Kadu Flyer (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
writer:
Simon House and Nik Turner
5:32
7Chronoglide Skyway
bass guitar:
Paul Rudolph
drums (drum set):
Simon King (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind)
flute and saxophone:
Nik Turner
keyboard:
Dave Brock (UK guitarist/synthesizer singer/songwriter, member of Hawkwind) and Simon House
mellotron and violin:
Simon House
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
recording of:
Chronoglide Skyway (from 1976-02 until 1976-03)
writer:
Simon House
4:39
▶ CD 2: Quark, Strangeness & Charm
▶ CD 3: 25 Years On
▶ CD 4: PXR 5