On March 14, 1983, “EMI” label released “Script for a Jester’s Tear”, the debut  Marillion studio album. It was recorded December 1982 –  February 1983, at “Marque Studios” in London, and was produced by Nick Tauber.

Personnel:.

• Fish – vocals
• Steve Rothery– guitars
• Mark Kelly– keyboards,
• Pete Trewavas – bass
• Mick Pointer– drums
• Marquee Club’s Parents Association Children’s Choir – backing vocals
• Peter Cockburn – newscaster’s voice
• Pete James – sound effects
• Jo Mirowski – art direction, design
• Mark Wilkinson– illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Fish, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas, Mark Kelly, Mick Pointer, Diz Minnett, and Brian Jelliman, except where noted.

1. Script for a Jester’s Tear – Fish, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas, Mark Kelly, Mick Pointer
2. He Knows You Know
3. The Web – Fish, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas, Mark Kelly, Mick Pointer, Brian Jelliman
4. Garden Party
5. Chelsea Monday – Fish, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas, Mark Kelly, Mick Pointer