John's Children (May 26, 1967) – "Desdemona" b/w "Remember Thomas A. Becket" Single UK: Double-Sided Acetate
This double-sided acetate documents the pairing of "Desdemona" and "Remember Thomas A. Becket" by John's Children. Dated May 26, 1967, the acetate carries the Track Record catalogue number 604003 and was produced during the group's 1967 recording activities. The supplied acetate labels identify both recordings as John's Children performances.
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell.
Recorded at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London.
Marc Bolan did not contribute to the B-side recording, "Remember Thomas A. Becket".
STYLE & THEMES
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Desdemona — Featured on Side 1 of this acetate. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London.
• Remember Thomas A. Becket — Appearing on Side 2 of the acetate. Although included on the same disc, Marc Bolan did not participate in this recording.
RELEASE HISTORY
Prepared as a double-sided acetate bearing the Track Record catalogue number 604003, this recording is dated May 26, 1967. The acetate couples "Desdemona" on Side 1 with "Remember Thomas A. Becket" on Side 2. Both titles were recorded by John's Children, with production handled by Simon Napier-Bell at Advision Studios in London. Marc Bolan's involvement was limited to the A-side and did not extend to the B-side recording.
PERSONNEL
John's Children — Performers
Marc Bolan — Performer on "Desdemona"
PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell
Label: Track Record
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
John's Children | Desdemona / Remember Thomas A. Becket | Track Record | UK | 604003 | May 26, 1967 | Double-Sided Acetate |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
Double-Sided Acetate | 604003 | Side 1. Desdemona Side 2. Remember Thomas A. Becket |
NOTES
The supplied images show handwritten Emidisc acetate labels for both recordings.
Side 1 is labelled "Desdemona" by John's Children.
Side 2 is labelled "Remember Thomas A. Becket" by John's Children.
Marc Bolan did not contribute to the B-side recording.
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