The Incredible String Band - The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion

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The Incredible String Band's 1967 album, The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion, is a psychedelic folk masterpiece that showcases the duo's unique and innovative musical style. The album features a blend of traditional folk melodies, Eastern influences, and experimental instrumentation that creates a sound that is both mesmerizing and otherworldly.

The album's opening track, "Chinese White," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its hypnotic sitar riff and haunting vocals. Other standout tracks include "The Hedgehog's Song," which features a catchy melody and playful lyrics, and "The Mad Hatter's Song," which incorporates elements of Alice in Wonderland into its whimsical lyrics and melody.

Throughout the album, the Incredible String Band's intricate harmonies and intricate instrumentation create a dreamlike atmosphere that transports the listener to another world. The use of unconventional instruments such as the dulcimer, gimbri, and kazoo add to the album's unique sound and make it a truly unforgettable listening experience.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Blues For The Muse2:43
No Sleeping Blues3:48
The Hedgehog's Song3:27
Little Cloud4:1
First Girl I Loved4:50
No Sleep3:48
The First Girl I Loved4:51
You Know What I Could Be2:43
Way Back in the 1960s03:08
The Mad Hatter's Song5:35
The Mad Hatters Song4:57
The Hedgehog's Song3:25
The Eyes Of Fate4:57
The eyes of Fate4:57
Blues for the Muse2:45
First Girl I Loved
Way Back In the 1960s3:10
My Name Is Death2:42
You Know What You Could Be2:45
The Mad Hatter's Song5:36
Way Back In The 1960's
No Sleep Blues3:49
Way Back In The 1960s3:07
Painting Box4:0
The Eyes of Fate3:59
Gently Tender4:45
Chinese White3:37

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Catalog Numbers

  • EKS-74010
  • HNCD 4438
  • POCE-1033
  • K 42001
  • EKS 74010
  • EKL-4010
  • EKS 7257
  • EKS-74010 SP
  • K42001
  • 7559-60913-2
  • EUKS 7257
  • EKS 74 010
  • LP 5128
  • EKS-74010, EKS 74010
  • ODRS98041
  • EUK 257
  • FLED 3077
  • EKM 84010
  • LP5128
  • EKX 4010
  • EKX54010, EKX 54010, EK 54010
  • S 90.010
  • SWG-7574
  • C 90 010

Labels

  • Elektra
  • Hannibal Records
  • Strange Days Records, Elektra
  • Sundazed Music
  • Oldays Records, Elektra
  • Fledg'ling Records , Carthage Records
  • Fledg'ling Records
  • Elektra, Hispavox
  • Elektra, HISPAVOX

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Stereo
  • Reissue
  • Pitman Pressing
  • CD
  • Repress
  • Allentown Pressing
  • Paper Sleeve
  • Mono
  • Butterfly label
  • Limited Edition
  • Unofficial Release
  • SON
  • Remastered
  • 8-Track Cartridge
  • White Label
  • Reel-To-Reel
  • 3 ¾ ips
  • 4-Track Stereo
  • Cassette
  • Promo
  • Misprint

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Paradox Music
Published ByParadox Music
Manufactured ByElektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Engineered AtSound Techniques, London
Produced ForWitchseason Productions Ltd.
Licensed FromElektra Entertainment
Made ByWarner Music Japan Inc.
Distributed ByUniversal Music K.K.
Phonographic Copyright (p)Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Printed BySenol Printing Ltd.
Record CompanyElektra Records (U.K.) Ltd.
Mastered AtCustomatrix
Recorded AtSound Techniques, London

Credits

RoleCredit
Artwork BySimon & Marijke
BassDanny Thompson (tracks: A2, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, B7)
DrumsRobin Williamson (tracks: A5, B2, B4, B6)
EngineerJohn Wood
Finger CymbalsLicorice (tracks: A3)
FluteRobin Williamson (tracks: A2, A3, B4, B6)
GuitarRobin Williamson (tracks: A2, A4, A6, B1, B3, B5, B7)
HarmonicaMike Heron (tracks: B1)
Lead GuitarMike Heron (tracks: A2, A6, B7), Robin Williamson (tracks: A3)
Lead VocalsRobin Williamson (tracks: A2, A6, B1, B7)
LuteRobin Williamson (tracks: B6)
OudRobin Williamson (tracks: B4)
Photography ByIan Skinner
PianoJohn Hopkins (tracks: A4)
ProducerJoe Boyd
RattleRobin Williamson (tracks: A5)
SitarRobin Williamson (tracks: A4)
TamburaRobin Williamson (tracks: A4)
VocalsLicorice (tracks: A6, B6), Mike Heron (tracks: A2, A6, B1, B7), Robin Williamson (tracks: A1, A3 to A5, B2 to B6)
Written-ByHeron (tracks: A1, A3, A5, B2, B4, B6), Williamson (tracks: A2, A4, A6, B1, B3, B5, B7)
ArtworkSimon & Marijke
DesignSimon & Marijke
Lacquer Cut ByRay Hagerty
PhotographyIain Skinner
Performer [Bowed GimbriRobin Williamson
TambouraRobin Williamson
Bass Gimbri]Robin Williamson
PercussionRobin Williamson
MandolinRobin Williamson
TamboraRobin Williamson
SleeveSimon & Marijke
GuimbriRobin Williamson
Remastered BySimon Heyworth
CymbalLicorice

Notes

  • Pitman pressing.
  • Butterfly label reissue.
  • Hannibal (Rykodisc) reissue in US and Canada.
  • Early Allentown pressing, as denoted by the 'AL' in the runouts and 1968 replating dates.
  • Includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics.
  • Tan labels with big white "E".
  • This version has a cat. no. starting with 'EKS' in upper left hand corner of sleeve, and metalwork dated 10-14-68.
  • A presumably earlier version with tan/big-E label and front cat. no. starting 'LP' instead is The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Slightly later tan/big-E Allentown repress with metalwork dated 7-21-1969: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Still later Allentown repress with red labels and metalwork dated 12-19-70: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Runout note: Ray Hagerty's 'RH' signature in the runout is a tiny scribble, barely legible even with magnification.
  • Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica, with obi and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.
  • 'Original Release: ELEKTRA / EUK257 / 1967'
  • Main catalogue number listed as K 42001 throughout, but also has (EKS-74010) on back cover (top right) and (EKS 7257) on labels.
  • Very similar to r914397 but with slightly different runout matrix.
  • Also label layout is slightly different. It says "Made in UK" (not "Manufactured in UK") and includes timings for each track.
  • Butterfly Elektra labels.
  • Rear sleeve states "Manufactured and Distributed by Warner Brothers Records of Canada Ltd"
  • Label says "Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Music of Canada Ltd"
  • Gold label
  • Early 70's release
  • Tracklist error on label side A
  • The title on labels both sides is shortened to 'The 5000 Spirits'
  • Red Elektra labels.
  • Late '60s to early 70s reissue with butterfly labels that have Columbus Circle address on rims but 1855 Broadway on sleeve rear.
  • Unknown date UK repress, with only K42001 on labels, with faint EUKS 7267 alongside K42001 in the run out.
  • Early Allentown pressing with tan labels and big white "E"
  • Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman repress variant as indicated by a small inverted "P"
  • stamped in the run-out areas.
  • Has red big "E" labels, with a different text layout than
  • other versions.
  • Manufactured in Germany. Pressé en Allemagne. Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf {Warner Music Symbol} A Warner Communications Company
  • Originally released in 1967.
  • [CD]
  • ℗ 1967 WEA International Inc.
  • © 1992 WEA International Inc.
  • Made in Germany
  • Made in Gt. Britain.
  • Recording first published 1967.
  • Elektra Records (U.K.) Ltd. is written on back cover, although the UK office was closed ca. July 1967 and the manufacturing and distributing moved to Polydor Records Limited.
  • Golden elektra label
  • The first pressing was on the light brown Elektra label with a large stylized "E" The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion
  • Category on spine and back cover: EKS-74010
  • Category on labels: EKS 74010
  • Stereo.
  • All compositions © 1967 Paradox Music.
  • Engineered at Sound Techniques, London.
  • Printed in Canada.
  • Track A6, label shows a time of 4:57. Track duration taken by timing is 4:04
  • Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica, with obi.
  • Triple flipback cover, front laminated. Back cover printed in black and white.
  • Labels are dark goldish-yellow with white Elektra logo and black text.
  • 4 pages booklet
  • This is the 1st pressing on a red Elektra label with black lettering & without 'Polydor Records Limited' credits as on The Incredible String Band - The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • The Side A matrix is hard to read and only half visible.
  • Allentown pressing, as denoted by the "AL" and "ARC" in the runouts.
  • Tan labels.
  • This version has a cat. no. starting with 'EKS' in upper left hand corner of sleeve.
  • Metalwork is dated 11-10-68 as indicated in the runouts.
  • Other Allentown pressings:
  • Tan label and cat. no. on cover starting with "LP" instead of "EKS": The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Tan label repress with metalwork dated 2-21-68: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Tan label repress with metalwork dated 7-21-1969: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Red label repress with metalwork dated 12-19-70: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • The "RH" in the runouts is Ray Hagerty's signature and is a tiny scribble. See images on his profile page.
  • Original US release with gold / tan big E labels.
  • Pressing variant: [Sonic Recording Products, Inc.]
  • As indicated by (SON) etched in the runouts.
  • The text layout on the labels may differ slightly from other similar versions.
  • The difference to The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion is minute: The distribution codes on the CD and the inlay back are the same - and not different, as on that release
  • This unofficial release is a replica of the 2010 remaster The Incredible String Band - The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion.
  • Issued in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet.
  • White label press in generic sleeve
  • Butterfly label.
  • Pitman pressing indicated by P in runouts.
  • "EKS-74010 (stereo)" printed in upper left of front cover.
  • Came with company inner sleeve without printed lyrics.
  • Similar to The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion, but, different matrix/runout
  • Early 70s reissue of the 1967 album with butterfly labels.
  • Mfd. in Elk Grove Village, Ill. U.S.A. By AMPEX
  • Publisher credits:
  • A1, A4 to B1 & B4 to B7 Warner Bros. Music
  • A2 & B2 Essex Music Int.
  • A3 & B3 Warlock Music
  • ℗ & © 1967 Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Sleeve printed and made in England by Gothic Print Finishers Ltd., London
  • This is the first pressing on the light brown Elektra label with a large stylized "E". For the reissue on the butterfly label: The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion
  • Released on a red Elektra label with black lettering
  • Elektra Records (U.K.) Ltd. is written on back cover,
  • although the UK office was closed ca. July 1967 and the manufacturing and distributing moved to Polydor Records Limited.
  • Titled "The 500 Spirits" on labels
  • Made in Japan
  • ￥1,950 price tag
  • Red Elektra label with large white E, "STEREO" printed on both left and right and no rim text.
  • Allentown Record Company pressing.
  • Compare runouts to distinguish from r1535711
  • Inner sleeve with printed lyrics.
  • spanish casete edition
  • Allentown Record Co. repressing variant with a different
  • text arrangement on the labels.
  • The labels are gold / tan background and the etchings
  • in the run-out areas indicate that the metalwork / plating
  • for this version took place on or about the date of 7-21-1969.
  • Inner sleeve has the song lyrics printed on it.
  • Released on a red textured Elektra label with black lettering and "Polydor Records Limited" written . This version has mispressed labels (title "THE 5000 SPIRITS" and tracks listing inverting A4 and A6)
  • Early Allentown pressing, as denoted by the 'AL' in the runouts and early-1968 replating dates.
  • This version has a cat. no. starting with 'EKS' in upper left hand corner of sleeve, and metalwork dated 2-21-68.
  • Green Elektra "butterfly" label.
  • Repress of The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion. No manufacturer stated but disc sports an Arvato-style runout.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): EKS-74010-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): EKS-74010-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped [except "CP" etched]): o EKS74010A-1A CP P
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): EKS74010B-1A
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Barcode (Text): 0 31257 44382 1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 031257443821
  • Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DISQUE AMERIC 06VU3<910>HNCD4438
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): EKS 74010A (AL-) RH ARC 2-21-68
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): EKS 74010B (AL-) RH ARC 2-21-68
  • Barcode: 4988005439710
  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L266
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 4496
  • Matrix / Runout: WQCP-494 MT F01
  • Matrix / Runout ((side 1 runout, stamped)): K 42001.A1
  • Matrix / Runout ((side 2 runout, stamped)): K 42001.B1
  • Matrix / Runout (A Runout, Etched): EKS-74010-1A S-1 C2-KZ
  • Matrix / Runout (B Runout, Etched): EKS74010B-1A C2-Z
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): EUKS 7257
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): EUKS 7257
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): EUKS-7257 A2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): EUKS-7257 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout Variation 2, stamped): EUKS 7257 A/2 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout Variation 2, etched): G A KERBY
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout Variation 2): No runout code
  • Matrix / Runout (A Runout, Etched): EKS74010A-SP
  • Matrix / Runout (B Runout, Etched): EKS74010B-SP
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): K42001 A2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): K42001 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): EUKS-7257A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): EUKS-7257B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): EKS 74010A (AL-)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): EKS 74010B (AL-)
  • Matrix / Runout (A Runout, Stamped): o EKS74010A-1A \ P A1
  • Matrix / Runout (B Runout, Stamped): o EKS74010B-1A \ P A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): R/S Alsdorf 42001 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): R/S Alsdorf 42001 B
  • Price Code (France): WE 381
  • Barcode (Printed): 0 7559-60913-2 9
  • Barcode: 075596091329
  • Matrix / Runout: 755960913-2 WME
  • Label Code: LC 0192
  • Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
  • Price Code (France, on CD): WE 833
  • Price Code (On back cover): EW 835
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): EUKS 7257-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): EUKS 7257-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): Ⓟ 1968 C8 ◇K EKS 74010 A 28 5998 00 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): Ⓟ 1968 C8 ◇K EKS 74010 B 28 599800 B
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched (badly!)): 5-70746 SUNDAZED THE INREDIBE LP 512 8 A 5000 SPILI-S
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): 5-79747 SUNDAZED INCREDIBLE LP 5128 B 5000 SPIRITS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 label): EKS 74010-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 label): EKS 74010-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout): EKS 74010A (AL-)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout): EKS 74010B (AL-)
  • Barcode: 4582239476482
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): K42001.A1 E-M
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): K42001.B1 E-M
  • Matrix / Runout: FT 1210
  • Matrix / Runout: EUK 257 A2
  • Matrix / Runout: EUK 257 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): EKS 74010A (AL-) ARC 11 10 68 RH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): EKS 74010B (AL-) ARC 11 10 68 RH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): EKS 74010A (SON)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): EKS 74010B (SON)
  • Barcode (Scanned): 075596091329
  • Barcode (Text): 0 7559-60913-2 9
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould): 44
  • Rights Society: GEMA / BIEM
  • Price Code (France): WE 833
  • Barcode: 5 020393 307727
  • Matrix / Runout: ISB5000
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): LP 5128
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): LP-5128-A G NRP
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): LP-5128-B G NRP
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, Stamped): o EKS74010A-1A P
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, Stamped): o EKS74010A-1A P
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side runout stamp exc “W-1 KD” etching): K•42001•A1 ∴ W-1 KD
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side runout stamp exc “W-2” etching): K•42001•B1 ∴ W-2
  • Barcode: 5020393307727
  • Matrix / Runout: [Warner Logo] 755960913-2.2 11/03 V01
  • Distribution Code (France): WE 833
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L012
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 05N7
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0594
  • Rights Society: GEMA/Biem
  • Other: EKS-74010
  • Depósito Legal: M.8610-1978
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, etched): EKS 74010A (AL- ) ARC 12-19-70
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, etched): EKS 74010B (AL- ) ARC 12-19-70
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Runout Etchng): EKS 74010A (AL-) ARC 7-21-69
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Runout Etching): EKS 74010B (AL-) ARC 7-21-69 [etching that looks like a small flower]
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, etched): EKS 74010A-SP ESRTD 9-13-77 (T)
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, etched): EKS 74010B-SP ESRTD 91377 (A)
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped): SRC
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped): SRC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label K 42001 A): K-42001-A2 EUKS 7257-A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label K 42001 B): K-42001-B2 EUKS 7257-B2
  • Matrix / Runout: [Warner logo] 56710992/755960913-2 21
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB 45
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0717
  • Distribution Code (Back cover): EW 835
  • Distribution Code (Disc): WE 833

About The Incredible String Band

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Scottish psychedelic folk band from Edinburgh / Glasgow, founded in 1966.

Members

  • Malcolm Le Maistre
  • Stan Schnier
  • Robin Williamson
  • Mike Heron
  • Clive Palmer
  • Lawson Dando
  • Rose Simpson
  • Licorice McKechnie
  • John Gilston
  • Christina McKechnie
  • Graham Forbes
  • Bina Williamson
  • Gerard Dott
  • Jack Ingram
  • Clare Smith
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Summary by sobuzj alam

The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion is a groundbreaking album that pushed the boundaries of folk music and paved the way for future psychedelic and experimental artists. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of folk music and the psychedelic era of the 1960s.

Comments

poublan
poublan
Songs like Painting Box or The Hedgehog's Song will last forever,