The WaterboysThis Is The Sea

Label:

Island Records – 7 90457-1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , SP

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Folk Rock

Tracklist

A1 Don't Bang The Drum
BassKarl Wallinger
DrumsChris Whitten
Performer [Oysters]Delahaye
SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
TrumpetRoddy Lorimer
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Piano, Twelve-String Guitar [Bellzouki]Mike Scott
6:43
A2 The Whole Of The Moon
Backing VocalsMax*
DrumsChris Whitten
PercussionMartin Ditcham
SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
Synthesizer, Bass, Backing VocalsKarl Wallinger
Trumpet, Piccolo FluteRoddy Lorimer
Vocals, Piano, Electric GuitarMike Scott
4:54
A3 Spirit
Double Bass, SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
Maracas [Marraccas], Guitar Synthesizer, Marimba, Violin, TrumpetKarl Wallinger
Vocals, PianoMike Scott
1:48
A4 The Pan Within
Bass, DrumsKarl Wallinger
ViolinSteven Wickham*
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, PianoMike Scott
6:10
B1 Medicine Bow
BassLu Edmonds
DrumsKevin Wilkinson
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, PianoMike Scott
2:44
B2 Old England
Bass, Harmonium [Synthesised]Karl Wallinger
SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
SnarePete Thomas
Vocals, Piano, BellsMike Scott
5:30
B3 Be My Enemy
BassMathew Seligman*
DrumsKevin Wilkinson
PianoKarl Wallinger
SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
Vocals, Electric GuitarMike Scott
4:16
B4 Trumpets
Celesta [Celeste]Karl Wallinger
SaxophoneAnthony Thistlethwaite
Vocals, PianoMike Scott
3:34
B5 This Is The Sea
BrassRoddy Lorimer
Performer [Oysters]Delahaye
PianoKarl Wallinger
TambourineThe Golden Agers
ViolinMarek Lipski
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric GuitarMike Scott
6:29

Companies, etc.

  • Distributed ByAtco Records
  • Pressed BySpecialty Records Corporation
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Ensign Records Ltd.
  • Published ByDizzy Heights Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByWelk Music Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Ensign Records Ltd.
  • Recorded AtAmazon Studios
  • Recorded AtParkgate Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Town House
  • Recorded AtTownhouse 3
  • Recorded AtLivingston Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Workhouse Studios
  • Recorded AtR.G. Jones Studios
  • Recorded AtPower Plant Studios
  • Recorded AtSeaview Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Chocolate Factory
  • Recorded AtGood Earth Studios
  • Mastered AtEuropadisk

Credits

  • Arranged ByMike Scott
  • EngineerNigel Gilroy
  • Engineer [Assistant]Phil Legg
  • ManagementGary Kurfirst
  • Mixed ByMike Scott (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B5)
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Tim Platt
  • Photography By [Front Cover, Back Cover Of Mike Scott]Lynn Goldsmith
  • ProducerMike Scott
  • Written-ByMike Scott

Notes

"SP" suffix on labels and "E A S T" embossed around the center hole indicate pressing from Specialty Records Corporation

Catalog # 90457-1 appears on the jacket and label, #7 90457-1 appears on the spine

This is the DMM (Direct Metal Mastering) version

Recorded in England March-July 1985 at: Amazon, Park Gates, The Townhouse, Townhouse 3, Livingston 1 & 2, The Workhouse, R.G. Jones, Power Plant, Seaviiew, the Chocolate Factory, Good Earth.

℗ © 1985 Ensign Records Ltd.
All songs published by Dizzy Heights Music Publ. Ltd. (MS) except:
A1 published by Dizzy Heights Music Publ. Ltd. (MS) Welk Music Ltd

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 7567-90457-1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 075679045713
  • Pressing Plant ID (Label Matrix Suffix): SP
  • Pressing Plant ID (Embossed around center hole B side): E _ _ T
  • Rights Society: MS
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A Side): ST-IL-855755-SP
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B Side): ST-IL-855756-SP
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched ): ST IL-855755A DMM Europadisk NY SP 0-2 M1 SF1 SM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched ): ST IL-855756A DMM Europadisk NY SP 0-15W2-1M1 SF1 SM1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A variant, etched): ST-IL-855755A-DMM Europadisk N.Y. SP 0-2SM1-3 M1 SF1 SM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B variant, etched): ST-IL-855756-A-DMM Europadisk N.Y. SP 0-1 SM1-1 SPAR M1SF1SM1

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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This Is The Sea (LP, Album, Stereo) Island Records 207 095, 207 095-620 Europe 1985
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This Is The Sea (CD, Album) Island Records 610 534-222 UK, Europe & Japan 1985
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This Is The Sea (CD, Album) Island Records 610534 Europe 1985
This Is The Sea (LP, Album, Stereo) Ensign ENCL 5 UK 1985
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This Is The Sea (LP, Album) Ensign ISL-1058 Canada 1985

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Reviews

  • rag62's avatar
    rag62
    Got this, but it is a promotional copy, with promo mark on the back sleeve
    • 2johneaton3's avatar
      2johneaton3
      Let the sonic wonder of this recording bouoy your soul in its warmth. Man, that was a good time.
      • kidgospel's avatar
        kidgospel
        Phenomenal sounding record. And the cover comes with some nice spot UV treatment.
        • heybill's avatar
          heybill
          Just revisited this album after hearing a Fiona Apple cover of The Whole of the Moon. What a fabulous place this album transports you to. Each track is a gem in its own right. Please enjoy!

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