Tracklist
| 1 | Victoria | 3:40 |
| 2 | Yes Sir, No Sir | 3:46 |
| 3 | Some Mother's Son | 3:26 |
| 4 | Drivin' | 3:21 |
| 5 | Brainwashed | 2:35 |
| 6 | Australia | 6:46 |
| 7 | Shangri-La | 5:21 |
| 8 | Mr. Churchill Says | 4:43 |
| 9 | She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina | 3:08 |
| 10 | Young And Innocent Days | 3:22 |
| 11 | Nothing To Say | 3:09 |
| 12 | Arthur | 5:27 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 13 | Plastic Man (Mono) | 3:04 |
| 14 | King Kong (Mono) | 3:23 |
| 15 | Drivin' (Mono) | 3:13 |
| 16 | Mindless Child Of Motherhood (Mono) | 3:16 |
| 17 | This Man He Weeps Tonight (Mono) | 2:42 |
| 18 | Plastic Man (Stereo) | 3:02 |
| 19 | Mindless Child Of Motherhood (Stereo) | 3:10 |
| 20 | This Man He Weeps Tonight (Stereo) | 2:39 |
| 21 | She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina (Mono) | 3:07 |
| 22 | Mr. Shoemakers Daughter | 3:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Pressed By – EDC, Germany – 52309013
Credits
- Arranged By – The Kinks
- Art Direction – The Kinks
- Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – John Dalton
- Conductor [Brass And Strings] – Lew Warburton
- Design [Design And Artwork] – Bob Lawrie
- Drums – Mick Avory
- Engineer – Andrew Hendricksen*, Brian Humphries, Vic Maile
- Keyboards – John Gosling
- Liner Notes – Peter Doggett
- Producer – Ray Davies
- Remastered By – Simon Heyworth
- Research [Research For This Compilation By] – Andrew Sandoval, Doug Hinman, Russell Smith
- Vocals, Guitar – Dave Davies, Ray Davies
- Written-By – D. Davies* (tracks: 16 to 20, 22), R. Davies* (tracks: 1 to 15, 21)
- Written-By [Original Story Of Arthur] – Julian Mitchell, Ray Davies
Notes
Previously released as Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire">ESMCD511
Tracks 1-12 released as Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire - Pye Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire NSPL 18317 (stereo) on 10 October 1969.
Tracks 1-3 and 5-12 recorded at Pye Studios, May/June 1969.
Track 4 recorded at Pye Studios, May 1969.
Track 13 recorded at Pye Studios, early March 1969. Released as A-side on Pye single 7N17724 (mono) on 28 Mar 1969.
Track 14 recorded at Pye Studios, early March 1969. Released as B-side on Pye single 7N17724 (mono) on 28 Mar 1969.
Track 15 recorded at Pye Studios, May 1969. Released as A-side on Pye single 7N17776 (mono) on 20 June 1969.
Track 16 recorded at Pye Studios, May 1969. Released as B-side on Pye single 7N17776 (mono) on 20 June 1969.
Track 17 recorded at Pye Studios, May/June 1969. Released as B-side on Pye 7N17812 (mono) on 12 Sept 1969.
Track 18 recorded at Pye Studios, early March 1969. Unreleased stereo mix.
Track 19 recorded at Pye Studios, May 1969. Unreleased stereo mix.
Track 20 recorded at Pye Studios, May/June 1969. Unreleased stereo mix.
Track 21 recorded at Pye Studios, May/June 1969. Unreleased mono take.
Track 22 Unreleased studio track recorded at Pye Studios January 1969, horn overdubs June 1969. Originally slated for release on Dave Davies ill fated studio album.
Remastered at Chop 'Em Out.
This compilation ℗ 1998 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
© 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
Made in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 050749 206220
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2 & 3): 50507 492 062-2 01 * 52309013 [4 Universal logos around Matrix]
- Other (Mould Text Variant 1): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC F
- Other (Mould Text Variant 2): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC H
- Other (Mould Text Variant 3): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC N
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2 & 3): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0119
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0113
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0130
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Label Code: LC 6448
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSPL 18317, NPL 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, Gat) | Pye Records, Pye Records | NSPL 18317, NPL 18317 | UK | 1969 |
| Rst 6366-b | The Kinks | Arthur (Reel, 4tr Stereo, 10.5" Reel, Album) | Reprise Records | Rst 6366-b | USA & Canada | Unknown |
| LM 1027, NPL 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, RE) | Pye Records, PRT, Zafiro | LM 1027, NPL 18317 | Spain | 1983 |
| NSPL 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album) | Pye Records | NSPL 18317 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| 202 039, 202 039-241 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | PRT, Pye Records | 202 039, 202 039-241 | Germany | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Victoria | 3:37 |
| A2 | Yes Sir, No Sir | 3:42 |
| A3 | Some Mother's Son | 3:22 |
| A4 | Drivin'Engineer – Brian Humphries |
3:15 |
| A5 | Brainwashed | 2:30 |
| A6 | Australia | 6:40 |
| B1 | Shangri-La | 5:17 |
| B2 | Mr. Churchill Says | 4:40 |
| B3 | She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina | 3:05 |
| B4 | Young And Innocent Days | 3:20 |
| B5 | Nothing To Say | 3:07 |
| B6 | Arthur | 5:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Pye Studios
- Distributed By – Pye Records
- Licensed Through – Granada Television Records Ltd.
- Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse
- Lacquer Cut At – Pye Studios
Credits
- Arranged By – The Kinks
- Art Direction – The Kinks
- Conductor [Brass, Strings] – Lew Warburton
- Design, Artwork – Bob Lawrie
- Engineer – Andrew Hendriksen*
- Lacquer Cut By – T*
- Liner Notes – Geoffrey Cannon, Julian Mitchell
- Performer – Dave Davies, John Dalton, Mick Avory, Ray Davies
- Producer, Written-By – Ray Davies
- Written-By [Original Story Of Arthur] – Julian Mitchell, Ray Davies
Notes
Re-issue in single non-gatefold sleeve. Does not have "Queen Victoria" insert.℗ 1969.
Recorded at Pye Studios, London.
Commissioned by Granada Television Ltd., London.
Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Catalog numbers:
NPL 18317 - on backcover and spine
NSPL 18317 - on center labels and on sticker on backcover.
Released on a black and blue PYE label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A-side, stamped): NSPL 18317A-1 ✳T STEREO
- Matrix / Runout (B-side, stamped): NSPL 18317B-1 ✳T STEREO
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSPL 18317, NPL 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, Gat) | Pye Records, Pye Records | NSPL 18317, NPL 18317 | UK | 1969 |
| Rst 6366-b | The Kinks | Arthur (Reel, 4tr Stereo, 10.5" Reel, Album) | Reprise Records | Rst 6366-b | USA & Canada | Unknown |
| NSPL. 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album) | Stateside, Pye Records | NSPL. 18317 | India | 1969 |
| NSPL 18317 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album) | Pye Records | NSPL 18317 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| 202 039, 202 039-241 | The Kinks | Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | PRT, Pye Records | 202 039, 202 039-241 | Germany | 1980 |
