In December 1988, “Rough Trade” label released “Red & Gold”, the 16th Fairport Convention studio album. It was recorded September to November 1988 at “Woodworm Studios” in Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire, and was produced by Simon Nicol.

Personnel:

• Maartin Allcock– vocals, guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, keyboards
• Dave Pegg– vocals, acoustic and bass guitars
• Simon Nicol– vocals, guitars, dobro
• Ric Sanders– violin
• Dave Mattacks– drums, percussion, keyboards, harpsichord
• Tim Matyear – engineer
• Rob Braviner, Mark Tucker – engineering
• John Dent – mastering
• Mike Dolan – mixing
• David Gleeson, Spencer Richards – artwork
• Malcolm Holmes – booklet design
• Dawn Robertson, John Woodward – photography

Track listing:

1. Set Me Up – Dave Whetstone
2. The Noise Club – Maartin Allcock
3. Red and Gold – Ralph McTell
4. The Beggar’s Song – traditional,arranged by  Maartin Allcock
5. The Battle – Ric Sanders
6. Dark Eyed Molly – Archie Fisher
7. The Rose Hip – Ric Sanders
8. London River – Rod Shearman
9. Summer Before the War – Huw Williams
10. Open the Door Richard – Bob Dylan