First Base coverHARVEST · SW-11151
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first-base-1cy78bv US · 1973
Representative sleeve — art from another pressing of this release Cover Art Archive
A1 — B3
  1. A1 Wells Fargo 6:14
  2. A2 The Runaways 7:12
  3. A3 King Kong 6:40
  4. B1 Black Dog 8:03
  5. B2 The Mexican ("Per Qualche Dollaro In Più", Interpolating) 5:45
  6. B3 Joker 7:42
Liner notes

Track A3 "was recorded "straight" with no overdubbing or electronic trickery - the spontaneity and live feel are set off by Dick's classic comment at the end."

Personnel
Arranged ByAlan Shacklock
Bass GuitarDave Hewitt
CelloBoris Rickleman
CelloClive Anstee
CelloManny Fox
Cello, LeaderPeter Halling
Congas, Bongos, Cabasa [Kabasa]Gaspar Lawal
Design [Sleeve], Painting, Photography ByRoger Dean [iv]
Drums, PercussionDick Powell [vii]
Electric Piano, PianoDave Punshon
EngineerKete Go
EngineerTony Clark
Lead Guitar, Vocals, Organ, PercussionAlan Shacklock
OboeHarry Mier
Other [Equipment]Albert & Wad
ProducerAlan Shacklock
ProducerNick Mobbs
SaxophoneBrent Carter [ii]
Vocals [Vocal Power]Jenny Haan
Matrix / Runout
side A labelSW1-11151
side B labelSW2-11151
A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)1-11151-F-3
B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)2-11151-F-4
A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)SW-1-11151-F2 -◁
B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)SW-2-11151-F2 -◁
Rights societyBMI
Manufacture
Phonographic Copyright (p)The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Engineered AtEMI Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)EMI Records Ltd.
Manufactured ByCapitol Records, Inc.
Record CompanyCapitol Industries, Inc.
Pressed ByCapitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
℗ 1973 Harvest
Digr Archive · first-base-1cy78bv
Release US · 1973 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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First Base

Label
Harvest
Cat #
SW-11151
Country
US
Released
1973
Genre
Rock
Style
Classic Rock, Prog Rock
Format
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Rights society
BMI
One pressing of First Base — master
Filed under RockClassic Rock1970s
On the wall · 3 copies

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★ 4.6 · US
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vinylvault
★ 4.9 · GB
MediaP SleeveF
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