Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Imperial ZeppelinComposed By – Smith*, Hammill*Performer – Dave*, Guy*, Hugh*, Martin*, Nic*, Peter*, Bob* |
3:32 |
| A2 | CandlePerformer – Martin*, Peter*, Ray*, Rod* |
4:06 |
| A3 | HappyPerformer – Dave*, Guy*, Hugh*, Nic*, Peter* |
2:27 |
| A4 | SolitudePerformer – Martin*, Peter*, Ray*, Rod* |
4:35 |
| A5 | VisionPerformer – Hugh* |
3:05 |
| A6 | Re-AwakeningPerformer – Benny On The High Bits, Dave*, Guy*, Hugh*, Nic*, Peter* |
3:50 |
| B1 | SunshinePerformer – Dave*, Guy*, Hugh*, Nic*, Peter*, Bob* |
3:45 |
| B2 | ChildPerformer – Dave*, Hugh*, Nic*, Peter*, Bob* |
4:12 |
| B3 | Summer Song (In The Autumn)Performer – Guy*, Hugh*, Nic*, Peter* |
2:12 |
| B4 | VikingComposed By – Smith*, Hammill*Performer – Dave*, Martin*, Paul*, Peter*, Ray*, Bob*, Rod* |
4:30 |
| B5 | The BirdsPerformer – Guy*, Hugh*, Nic*, Bob* |
3:30 |
| B6 | I Once Wrote Some PoemsPerformer – Peter*, Bob* |
2:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Aberbach
- Recorded At – Trident Studios
- Printed By – H.O. Persiehl
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Dave Jackson*
- Artwork By [Cover] – Cleen Mashine Studio, Paul Whitehead
- Bass – Nic Potter
- Bass, Violin – Rod Clements
- Composed By – Peter Hammill (tracks: A2 to B3, B5, B6)
- Drums – Martin Pottinger
- Drums, Percussion – Guy Evans
- Electric Guitar – Bob Fripp*
- Engineer – Robin Cable*
- Harp, Mandolin – Ray Jackson
- Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano – Peter Hammill
- Photography – Sebastian Rich
- Piano, Organ – Hugh Banton
- Producer – John Anthony
- Tam-tam – Paul Whitehead
Notes
On Cover:Recorded at Trident Studios, London W.1. April 20/21/27/28 1971.
Thank you for the loans of:-
Bob Fripp - Island Records and King Crimson
Rod Clements, Ray Jackson - Lindisfarne (the fabulous Holy Islands)
Martin Pottinger - Aberdeen College of Architecture.
*and the Fluctuating Chorale:-
Guy, Hugh, Dave, Ray, John, Norman, Alastair, John, Peter.
A "Charisma Recording"
Printed in Germany by H. O. Persiehl, Hamburg.
"Made in Germany" (on labels).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout: 10 AA6369911 1Y 320 B
- Matrix / Runout: 10 AA6369911 2Y 320 1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS 1037 | Peter Hammill | Fool's Mate (LP, Album, Gat) | Charisma | CAS 1037 | UK | 1971 |
| VJCP-68760 | Peter Hammill | Fool's Mate (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Charisma, Virgin | VJCP-68760 | Japan | 2005 |
| BT-5199 | Peter Hammill | Fool's Mate (LP, Album, RP) | Charisma | BT-5199 | Japan | 1978 |
| 6369 911 | Peter Hammill | Fool's Mate (LP, Album, Gat) | Philips | 6369 911 | Australia | 1972 |
| 6369 911 L | Peter Hammill | Fool's Mate (LP, Album, Gat) | Philips | 6369 911 L | Italy | 1972 |









