On February 28, 1971, “CBS” released “Fourth”, the fourth Soft Machine” studio album. It was recorded October – November 1970, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Hugh Hopper, Mike Ratledge, Robert Wyatt, Elton Dean and Roy Babbington.

Personnel:

Personnel:

• Mike Ratledge – Lowrey organ, Hohner piano, acoustic piano
• Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello
• Roy Babbington – double bass
• Hugh Hopper – bass guitar
• Robert Wyatt – drums
• Mark Charig – cornet
• Nick Evans – trombone
• Jimmy Hastings – alto flute, bass clarinet
• Alan Skidmore – tenor saxophone

Track listing:

1. Teeth – Mike Ratledge
2. Kings and Queens – Hugh Hopper
3. Fletcher’s Blemish – Elton Dean
4. Virtually Part 1 – Hugh Hopper
5. Virtually Part 2 – Hugh Hopper
6. Virtually Part 3 – Hugh Hopper
7. Virtually Part 4 – Hugh Hopper