Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | –Max Eastley | Hydrophone |
| A2 | –Max Eastley | Metallophone |
| A3 | –Max Eastley | The Centriphone |
| A4 | –Max Eastley | Elastic Aerophone / Centriphone |
| B1 | –David Toop | Do The BathospherePerformer [The Cetaceans] – Brian Eno, Chris Munro, Phil Jones Voice [Solo] – David Toop |
| B2 | –David Toop | The Divination Of The Bowhead WhaleBass Guitar [Prepared] – Brian EnoBells [3 Japanese Resting] – Frank PerryDrums [3 Bass], Percussion [Large Lorry Hub], Fiddle [2 String] – Paul BurwellElectric Guitar [Prepared], Performer [Bowed Chordophone] – David ToopHarp [Grill] – Hugh Davies |
| B3 | –David Toop | The Chairs StoryVoice [Solo], Flute, Performer [Water] – David Toop |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
- Manufactured By – Island Records Ltd.
- Distributed By – Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Quartz Publications
- Recorded At – Basing Street Studios
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Composed By – David Toop (tracks: B1 to B3), Max Eastley (tracks: A1 to A4)
- Design – John Bonis
- Engineer – Rhett Davies (tracks: B1 to B3)
- Producer – Brian Eno
Notes
A1 recorded in Llanfyllin, North WalesA2 to A4 recorded in Wiltshire
B1 to B3 © Quartz Publications, recorded at Basing St. Studios, London 12.4.75 and 24.4.75
Design by John Bonis of CCS
on labels:
['obscure' logo]
['island records' logo]
℗ 1975 Island Records Ltd
on jacket, rear:
obscure no. 4
['obscure' logo]
Manufactured and distributed by Island Records Ltd.
on spine:
obscure no. 4
℗ 1975 Island Records Ltd
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1975 first press (Grey label Island edition).
Printed on white inner sleeve: "PATENT Nos. 1,125,555" and "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN."
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label A): OBSCURE 4-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label B): OBSCURE 4-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): GM OBSCURE NO·4·AI
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): GM OBSCURE NO·4·BI
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A/B, stamped, rotated through 90° clockwise): ∴
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDOVD478, 7243 8 44380 2 9 | David Toop / Max Eastley | David Toop / Max Eastley - New And Rediscovered Musical Instruments (CD, Album, RE) | Virgin, Virgin | CDOVD478, 7243 8 44380 2 9 | UK | 1997 |
| OBS 4 | David Toop / Max Eastley | David Toop / Max Eastley - New And Rediscovered Musical Instruments (LP, RE) | Obscure | OBS 4 | UK | 1978 |
| 25MM 0157 | David Toop / Max Eastley | David Toop / Max Eastley - New And Rediscovered Musical Instruments (LP) | Editions EG, Polydor | 25MM 0157 | Japan | 1982 |
| EGED 24, 2335 248 | David Toop / Max Eastley | David Toop / Max Eastley - New And Rediscovered Musical Instruments (LP, RE) | Editions EG, Polydor | EGED 24, 2335 248 | UK | 1982 |
| 25MM 0157 | David Toop / Max Eastley | David Toop / Max Eastley - New And Rediscovered Musical Instruments (LP, RE) | Editions EG, Polydor | 25MM 0157 | Japan | 1987 |
