In October 1968, “Liberty” label released “The Birthday Party”, the debut Idle Race (The) album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Eddy Offord and Gerald Chevin.
In October 1967, “Island” label released “The Story of Simon Simopath”, the debut Nirvana album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Pye” in London, and was produced by Chris Blackwell.
Personnel:
Patrick Campbell-Lyons – vocals, guitar
Alex Spyropoulos – vocals, piano, keyboards
Alan Parker – guitar
Alan Hawkshaw – organ
Herbie Flowers – bass
Clem Cattini – drums
Barry Morgan – drums
Frank Ricotti – percussion
Syd Dale – conductor
Brian Humphries – engineer
Chris Blackwell – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos.
On October 20, 2023, “Polydor” label released “Hackney Diamonds”, the twenty-fourth Rolling Stones (The) studio album. It was recorded February 2019, 2020, December 2022, January 2023, at “Electric Lady” in New York City, “Henson” in Los Angeles, “The Hit Factory” in New York City, “Metropolis” in London, “Sanctuary” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Andrew Watt and Don Was.
Personnel:
Mick Jagger – lead and backing vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica
Keith Richards – lead and backing vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Ronnie Wood – guitar, bass guitar
Charlie Watts – drums
Matt Clifford – keyboards, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Rhodes electric piano, organ. Hammond B3 organ
Elton John – piano
Benmont Tench – Hammond organ
Stevie Wonder – piano, Rhodes electric piano, Moog synthesizer
On October 20, 1986, “Real Records” label released “Get Close”, the fourth Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “AIR” in London, “Power Station”, “Bearsville” and “Right Track Recording” in New York City, “Polar” in Stockholm, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Lovine and Steve Lillywhite.
Personnel:
Chrissie Hynde – vocals, rhythm guitar
Robbie McIntosh – guitars
T. M. Stevens – bass guitar
Blair Cunningham – drums, percussion
Rupert Black – keyboards
Bernie Worrell – organ, synthesizer
Bruce Brody – organ
Tommy Mandel – synthesizer
Paul Wickens – synthesizer, piano
Patrick Seymour – synthesizer
John McKenzie – bass
Chucho Merchán – bass
Bruce Thomas – bass
Mo Foster – bass
Simon Phillips – drums
Martin Chambers – drums
Mel Gaynor – drums
Steve Jordan – drums, percussion
Carlos Alomar – percussion
L. Shankar – violin
Bruce Lampcov – engineer
Helen Backhouse – design
Richard Haughton – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.
My Baby
When I Change My Life
Light of the Moon – Carlos Alomar, Genevieve Gazon, Wayne Ragland
On October 19, 2009, “4AD” label released “Logos”, the second Atlas Sound studio album. It was recorded in 2009, at “Park Avenue Studio”, “Notown Sound” and “Press Play Studios” in London, and “Soma Electronic Music Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Bradford Cox.
On October 19, 1979, “2 Tone” label released the self-titled, debut Specials (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “TV Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
Terry Hall – vocals
Neville Staple – vocals
Lynval Golding – rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
Roddy Radiation (Roderick Byers) – vocals, lead guitar
Jerry Dammers – keyboards, arrangements
Horace Panter – bass guitar
John Bradbury – drums
Rico Rodriguez – trombone
Dick Cuthell – horns
Chrissie Hynde – vocals
Dave Jordan – engineer
Carol Starr, Chalkie Davies – design
Track listing:
A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
(Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
On October 17, 2005, “Samadhi Sound” label released “Snow Borne Sorrow”, the debut Nine Horses album. It was recorded 2001 – 2005, at “Miloco 3”, “Eden Studios” and “Sphere Studios” in London, “1k Recording Studio” in Philadelphia, “UTS Sound Studio”, “University of Technology” in Sydney, “First Floor Rec.” in Copenhagen, and was produced by David Sylvian.
Personnel:
David Sylvian – vocals, keyboards, guitar, mixing, art direction, executive producer
Steve Jansen – drums, percussion, sample programming, keyboards, mixing
On October 15, 1984, “Stiff” label released “Red Roses for Me”, the debut Pogues (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Elephant Studios” in London, and was produced by Stan Brennan.
Personnel:
Shane MacGowan – vocal, arrangements
Country Jem Finer – guitar, banjo, mandola, arrangements
Spider Stacy – vocals, tin whistle, arrangements
Jimmy Fearnley – guitar, piano, accordion, mandolin, arrangements
Rocky O’Riordan – bass guitar, arrangements
Andy “The Clobberer” Ranken – drums, backing vocals, arrangements
On October 14, 2002, “Rough Trade” label released “Up the Bracket”, the debut Libertines (The) album. It was recorded in August 2002, at “RAK Studios” in London, and was produced by Mick Jones.
On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.
Personnel:
Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
Bernie Tormé – guitar
Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
John McCoy – bass
Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
George Peckham – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.
Second Sight – Colin Towns
Secret of the Dance
She Tears Me Down – Colin Towns
Roller
Mr. Universe
Vengeance
Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
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