Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Forward MarchDrums [Bass] – Steve*Drums [Field Drum], Cymbal – Paul*Glockenspiel – Pedro*Guitar, Synthesizer [Synclavier Guitar], Written-By – Pat*Trumpet – Lyle* |
2:49 |
| 2 | Yolanda, You LearnBass [Bass Guitar] – Steve*Drums – Paul*Piano, Synthesizer, Written-By – Lyle*Sitar, Guitar [Slide, Synclavier Guitar], Written-By – Pat*Voice, Bells – Pedro* |
4:46 |
| 3 | The First CircleAcoustic Bass – Steve*Acoustic Guitar [Nylon], Voice, Bells, Percussion – Pedro*Acoustic Guitar [Steel-string], Written-By – Pat*Drums – Paul*Piano, Synthesizer, Written-By – Lyle* |
9:11 |
| 4 | If I CouldAcoustic Bass – Steve*Acoustic Guitar, Written-By – Pat*Drums – Paul*Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Lyle* |
6:55 |
| 5 | Tell It AllAcoustic Bass – Steve*Drums – Paul*Guitar, Written-By – Pat*Piano, Agogô, Written-By – Lyle*Voice, Percussion – Pedro* |
7:57 |
| 6 | End Of The GameAcoustic Bass, Bass Guitar – Steve*Bells, Whistle, Percussion, Voice – Pedro*Drums – Paul*Guitar, Synthesizer [Guitar Synthesizer], Written-By – Pat*Piano, Synthesizer, Written-By – Lyle* |
7:58 |
| 7 | Más Allá (Beyond)Acoustic Bass – Steve*Drums – Paul*Guitar, Written-By – Pat*Piano, Synthesizer – Lyle*Voice, Percussion, Lyrics By, Guitar – Pedro* |
5:39 |
| 8 | PraiseBass [Bass Guitar] – Steve*Drums – Paul*Guitar [Acoustic 12-string], Guitar, Synthesizer [Synclavier Guitar], Written-By – Pat*Guitar [Acoustic 12-string], Voice – Pedro*Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Written-By – Lyle* |
4:18 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Power Station
Credits
- Engineer – Jan Erik Kongshaug
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jerry Radas, Rob Eaton
- Performer – Lyle Mays, Paul Wertico, Pedro Aznar, Steve Rodby
- Producer [Assistant] – David Oakes, Niki Gatos, Tom Sheehan, Vance Anderson
- Producer, Performer – Pat Metheny
Notes
Recorded February 15-19, 1984 at Power Station, New York(P)&(C) 1984 ECM Records
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 81182 12782 1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records, ECM Records | ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Germany | 1984 |
| ECM 1278 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records | ECM 1278 | US | 1984 |
| ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records, Polygram | ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Brazil | 1985 |
| 823 342-1, SEL-RG 045 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | Polydor, Sung Eum Limited | 823 342-1, SEL-RG 045 | South Korea | 1987 |
| 4-25008 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (Cass, Album) | ECM Records | 4-25008 | US | 1984 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Forward MarchBass Drum – Steve*Drum [Field Drum], Cymbal – Paul*Glockenspiel – Pedro*Guitar [Synclavier Guitar], Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Trumpet – Lyle* |
2:47 |
| 2 | Yolanda, You LearnBass Guitar – Steve*Drums – Paul*Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Composed By [Composer] – Lyle*Sitar, Slide Guitar [Slide Guitars], Guitar [Synclavier Guitar (Solo On Out-chorus)], Composed By [Co-composer] – Pat*Voice, Bells – Pedro* |
4:43 |
| 3 | The First CircleAcoustic Bass – Steve*Acoustic Guitar [Nylon] – Pedro*Acoustic Guitar [Steel String], Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Drums – Paul*Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Composed By [Co-composer] – Lyle* |
9:10 |
| 4 | If I CouldAcoustic Bass – Steve*Acoustic Guitar, Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Drums – Paul*Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Lyle* |
6:54 |
| 5 | Tell It AllAcoustic Bass – Steve*Drums – Paul*Guitar, Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Piano, Agogô [Agogo Bells], Composed By [Co-composer] – Lyle*Voice, Percussion – Pedro* |
7:55 |
| 6 | End Of The GameBass Guitar, Acoustic Bass – Steve*Bells, Whistle, Percussion, Voice – Pedro*Drums – Paul*Guitar Synthesizer, Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Composed By [Co-composer] – Lyle* |
7:57 |
| 7 | Mas Alla (Beyond)Acoustic Bass – Steve*Drums – Paul*Guitar, Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Lyle*Voice, Percussion, Lyrics By, Guitar – Pedro* |
5:37 |
| 8 | PraiseBass Guitar – Steve*Drums – Paul*Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Composed By [Co-composer] – Lyle*Twelve-String Guitar [12-String Guitar], Guitar [Synclavier Guitar (Solo On Ending)], Composed By [Composer] – Pat*Twelve-String Guitar [12-String Guitar], Voice – Pedro* |
4:19 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – ECM Records GmbH
- Published By – Pat-Meth Music
- Published By – Lyle Mays Inc.
- Recorded At – Power Station
- Manufactured By – Polygram, Hanover, West Germany
- Made By – PDO, Germany
Credits
- Arranged By [Arrangements By] – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
- Design [Cover Design] – Barbara Wojirsch
- Engineer – Jan Erik Kongshaug
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Rob Eaton
- Photography By – Paul Natkin, William Clift
- Photography By [Pedro Aznar Photo] – Juan Castagnola*
- Producer [Produced By] – Pat Metheny
- Production Manager [Production Assistant] – David Oakes, Jerry Radas, Niki Gatos, Tom Sheehan, Vance Anderson
Notes
Note: The only difference between this entry and Pat Metheny Group - First Circle is the absence of the "PG 900" price code on the back cover.Recorded February 15-19, 1984 at Power Station, New York
Published by: Pat-Meth Music BMI - Track 1
Published by: Pat-Meth Music/Lyle Mays Inc. BMI - Tracks 2 to 8
An ECM Production
℗ 1984 ECM Records GmbH
Made in West-Germany
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 42282 33422 0
- Barcode (Scanned): 042282334220
- Matrix / Runout: 823 342-2 02. DH
- Matrix / Runout (Mould text): MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO
- Rights Society: BMI
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Label Code: LC 2516
- Price Code (In square): Y
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records, ECM Records | ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Germany | 1984 |
| ECM 1278, 78118-21278-2 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (CD, Album, RE) | ECM Records, BMG Classics | ECM 1278, 78118-21278-2 | US | Unknown |
| ECM 1278 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records | ECM 1278 | US | 1984 |
| ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | ECM Records, Polygram | ECM 1278, 823 342-1 | Brazil | 1985 |
| 823 342-1, SEL-RG 045 | Pat Metheny Group | First Circle (LP, Album) | Polydor, Sung Eum Limited | 823 342-1, SEL-RG 045 | South Korea | 1987 |











