Caribou

1974 Pop Rock

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Tracklist

A1 The Bitch Is Back
A2 Pinky
A3 Grimsby
A4 Dixie Lily
A5 Solar Prestige A Gammon
A6 You’re So Static
B1 I’ve Seen The Saucers
B2 Stinker
B3 Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
B4 Ticking

Musicians

David HentschelEngineer (Trident Studios), Synthesizer (A.R.P.), Mellotron
Elton JohnPiano, Vocals
Gus DudgeonProducer, Tambourine
Clydie KingBacking Vocals
Dusty SpringfieldBacking Vocals
Jessica SmithBacking Vocals
Sherlie MatthewsBacking Vocals
Dee MurrayBass, Bass (Phased Pignose Bass), Backing Vocals
Tower Of Power Horn SectionBrass
Nigel OlssonDrums, Backing Vocals
Davey JohnstoneElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Mandolin
Lenny PickettSoloist, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet
Ray CooperTambourine, Congas, Whistle, Vibraphone (Vibes), Snare, Castanets, Gong (Watergong), Bells
Chester ThompsonOrgan
Bruce JohnstonArranged By (Vocals), Backing Vocals
Billy HinscheBacking Vocals
Carl WilsonBacking Vocals
Toni TennilleBacking Vocals

Production

Del NewmanArranged By (Horns)

Also credited. Written-By: Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Art Direction: David Larkham, Michael Ross. Design (Sleeve): David Larkham, Michael Ross. Coordinator: Stephen Brown. Engineer (Caribou Ranch): Clive Franks. Engineer (Trident Studios, Assistant): Peter Kelsey. Lacquer Cut By: Ray Staff. Photography By: Chris Denney, Ed Caraeff.

Release notes

The vinyl looks dark brown/red translucent when held up against strong light, this is due to the vinyl formula used by

There are 6 UK releases from 1974 bearing the Cat # DJLPH 439. Their differences are on the labels as follows:-
1. THIS VERSION - Side A - “SIDE 1”, speed etc right adjusted, tracklist mixture of upper and lower case - Side B - “SIDE TWO”, speed etc left adjusted, tracklist has different font plus all in upper case
2. Here - All text & DJM logo entirely yellow
3. Here - Side A - “SIDE ONE”, speed etc left adjusted, tracklist all in upper case - Side B - “SIDE TWO”, speed etc left adjusted, tracklist all in upper case
4. Here - Side A - “SIDE ONE”, tracklist all in lower case - Side B - “SIDE TWO”, tracklist all in lower case (awaiting images)
5. Here - Side A - “SIDE 1”, speed etc right adjusted, tracklist mixture of upper and lower case - Side B - “SIDE 2”, speed etc right adjusted, tracklist mixture of upper and lower case
6. Here - Side A - “SIDE ONE”, speed etc left adjusted, tracklist all in upper case - Side B - “SIDE 2”, speed etc right adjusted, tracklist has different font plus mixture of upper and lower case

Information from inner sleeve:
Recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado.
Remixed at Trident Studios, London.

℗ 1974 This Record Co. Ltd.
Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
Printed and Made in Great Britain by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.

Information from outer sleeve:
© 1974 This Record Co. Ltd.

Information from vinyl labels:
℗ 1974 This Record Company Limited
Big Pig Music Limited
Made in England