In July 1972, “CBS” label released “Fifth”, the fifth Soft Machine studio album. It was recorded November – December 1971, January – February 1972, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Elton Dean, Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper, Roy Babbington, Phil Howard and John Marshall.

Personnel:

• Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello, Fender Rhodes electric piano
• Mike Ratledge – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Lowrey organ
• Hugh Hopper – bass guitar
• Phil Howard – drums
• John Marshall – drums
• Roy Babbington – double bass

Track listing:

1. All White – Mike Ratledge
2. Drop – Mike Ratledge
3. M C – Hugh Hopper
4. As If – Mike Ratledge
5. L B O – John Marshall
6. Pigling Bland – Mike Ratledge
7. Bone – Elton Dean