Album

The Academy In Peril

John Cale

1972 · Rock, Classical

3 collectors on Gatefold own this

The Academy In Peril by John Cale

The Academy In Peril is a Rock album by John Cale, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 23 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Philosopher4:25
  2. A2Brahms6:55
  3. A3Legs Larry At Television Centre3:35
  4. A4The Academy In Peril6:20

Side B

  1. B1Intro0:57
  2. B2Days Of Steam1:58
  3. B4King Harry4:04
  4. B5John Milton7:54

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Art Rock
  • brittle
  • brooding
  • cerebral

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Pressing plant unidentified: possibly Columbia, Pitman. Runouts lack faint "S" before matrix numbers (compare The Academy In Peril (US 1972) (opens in a new tab), with has identical labels.)
Die-cut "Ivy Duo-pack TM" ("unipak" style/gatefold) sleeve.
Tracks A2, B1 and B4 recorded at Shipton Manor, Oxon, England. Tracks B3 and B5 recorded with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London. Mixed at Air Recording Studios, London.

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3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 23 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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