Pat Metheny GroupFirst Circle

Label:

ECM Records – 823 342-2

Format:

CD , Album

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Genre:

Rock

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

1 Forward March
Bass DrumSteve*
GlockenspielPedro*
Snare [Field Drum], CymbalPaul*
Synthesizer [Synclavier Guitar], Composed ByPat*
TrumpetLyle*
2:49
2 Yolanda, You Learn
Bass GuitarSteve*
DrumsPaul*
Piano, Synthesizer, Composed ByLyle*
Sitar, Slide Guitar, Synthesizer [Synclavier Guitar], Composed ByPat*
Voice, BellsPedro*
4:46
3 The First Circle
Acoustic BassSteve*
Acoustic Guitar [Nylon], Voice, Bells, PercussionPedro*
Acoustic Guitar [Steel String], Composed ByPat*
DrumsPaul*
Piano, Synthesizer, Composed ByLyle*
9:11
4 If I Could
Acoustic BassSteve*
Acoustic Guitar, Composed ByPat*
DrumsPaul*
Synthesizer [Oberheim]Lyle*
6:55
5 Tell It All
Acoustic BassSteve*
DrumsPaul*
Guitar, Composed ByPat*
Piano, Agogô, Composed ByLyle*
Voice, PercussionPedro*
7:57
6 End Of The Game
Acoustic Bass, Bass GuitarSteve*
Bells, Whistle, Percussion, VoicePedro*
DrumsPaul*
Piano, Synthesizer, Composed ByLyle*
Synthesizer [Guitar], Composed ByPat*
7:58
7 Más Allá (Beyond)
Acoustic BassSteve*
DrumsPaul*
Guitar, Composed ByPat*
Piano, SynthesizerLyle*
Voice, Percussion, Lyrics By, GuitarPedro*
5:39
8 Praise
12-String Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic 12-String Guitar], Synthesizer [Synclavier Guitar], Composed ByPat*
12-String Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic 12-String Guitar], VoicePedro*
Bass GuitarSteve*
DrumsPaul*
Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Composed ByLyle*
4:18

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ECM Records GmbH
  • Published ByPat-Meth Music
  • Published ByLyle Mays Inc.
  • Recorded AtPower Station
  • Manufactured ByPolyGram, Hanover, West

Credits

  • Arranged ByPat Metheny
  • Cover [Design]Barbara Wojirsch
  • EngineerJan Erik Kongshaug
  • Engineer [Assistant]Rob Eaton
  • Photography By [Rainbow]William Clift
  • ProducerPat Metheny
  • Technician [Production Assistant]Vance Anderson

Notes

Recorded February 15-19, 1984 at Power Station, New York.

On backcover:
An ECM production
ECM Records
Gleichmannstrasse 10
München 60
CD is manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West

In booklet:
An ECM production
℗ 1984 ECM Records GmbH
ECM Records
Gleichmannstraße 10
8000 München 60

On CD:
℗ 1984 ECM Records GmbH
Made in West
In box: Made in W. by PolyGram

Title reads "The First Circle" on spines.
Issued in a standard jewel case with an 8-page booklet.
Total playing time 49:54.

Jewel case with smooth edges.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 42282 33422 0
  • Matrix / Runout: 823 342-2 02.
  • Label Code: LC 2516
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • SPARS Code: AAD
  • Price Code (Boxed): Y

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
First Circle (LP, Album) ECM Records 25008-1 E, 1-25008, ECM 1278, 25008-1 US 1984
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First Circle (LP, Album) ECM Records ECM 1278, 823 342-1 1984
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First Circle (LP, Album) ECM Records 2 50081, ECM1278 Canada 1984
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First Circle (LP, Album) Polygram 823 342-1 1984
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First Circle (Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro) Warner Bros. Records 2-50084, ECM 1278 Canada 1984

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