On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Pawn Hearts”, the fourth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded June – July 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.

Personnel:

• Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, electric piano, piano
• David Jackson– tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, flute, vocals
• Hugh Banton– Hammond E & C and Farfisa Professional organs, piano, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer, bass pedals, bass guitar, psychedelic razor, vocals
• Guy Evans– drums, tympani, percussion, piano
• Robert Fripp– electric guitar
• Robin Cable, David Hentschel, Ken Scott– engineer
• Howard – brightest hope
• Paul Whitehead– design
• Keith Morris – inner sleeve photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

1. Lemmings (Including ‘Cog’)
2. Man Erg
3. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers”

• Eyewitness
• Pictures/Lighthouse – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton
• Eyewitness
• H.M.
• Presence of the Night
• Kosmos Tours – Guy Evans
• (Custard’s) Last Stand
• The Clot Thickens – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson
• Land’s End (Sineline) – David Jackson
• We Go Now – David Jackson, Hugh Banton