In November 1969, “Vertigo” label released “Valentyne Suite”, the second Colosseum album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron.

Personnel:

• Dave Greenslade- Hammond organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal
• James Litherland- guitars, lead vocals
• Tony Reeves- bass guitar
• Jon Hiseman- drums, machine
• Dick Heckstall-Smith- saxophones, flute
• Neil Ardley- conductor, string arrangements

Track listing:

1. The Kettle – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman
2. Elegy – James Litherland
3. Butty’s Blues – James Litherland
4. The Machine Demands a Sacrifice – James Litherland, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Pete Brown, Jon Hiseman
5. Valentyne Suite Theme One: January’s Search – Dave Greenslade
6. Valentyne Suite Theme Two: February’s Valentyne – Dave Greenslade
7. Valentyne Suite Theme Three: The Grass is Always Greener – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman